Month: July 2026

  • August Network Convening: Building ICPJ’s Next Chapter Together

    August Network Convening: Building ICPJ’s Next Chapter Together

    For nearly 60 years, the Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice has worked alongside our communities to advance peace, justice, and collective action. Today, we find ourselves in another important season of growth.

    As our communities change, so must the ways we organize, collaborate, and build power together. ICPJ is evolving toward a more networked model, one that invites broader participation, shared leadership, and deeper collaboration across movements for racial, economic, and climate justice.

    We invite you to join us for an evening of conversation, connection, and imagination as we share ICPJ’s emerging mission, vision, values, theory of change, and ask for your perspective before we move forward.

    This is an opportunity to think together about the future of justice work in Washtenaw County, explore what is changing, what should remain, and how each of us might contribute to a stronger, more connected movement.

    Whether you’ve been part of ICPJ for decades or are just beginning to connect with this work, your voice matters.

    Together, we’ll:

    • Learn about ICPJ’s evolving direction and why we’re embracing a network model.
    • Reflect on what our communities need most in this moment.
    • Explore opportunities to shape and steward work in racial, economic, and climate justice.
    • Connect with organizers, partners, and neighbors committed to building a more just future.

    Who should attend?

    ICPJ members, community organizers, advocates, nonprofit leaders, faith leaders, residents, and anyone passionate about racial justice, climate justice, economic justice, democracy, immigrant justice, or building stronger communities across Washtenaw County.

    Thursday, August 13
    5:30–7:30 PM
    St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

    120 N. Huron Street
    Ypsilanti, MI

    Please RSVP: https://givebutter.com/august-network-convening

    We hope you’ll join us as we begin building ICPJ’s next chapter—together.

  • Event Recap: Healthcare Candidate Forum June 2026

    Event Recap: Healthcare Candidate Forum June 2026

    On June 22, 2026, the ICPJ VOTE Caucus hosted the Healthcare Candidate Forum at Ypsi Marketplace Hall. We heard where candidates for local and state offices stand on issues like affordable healthcare, mental health, disparities in access, and more.

    The participating candidates were:

    County & Local Offices:
    Me’Chelle King, Candidate for Ypsilanti City Council, Ward 1
    Amber Fellows, Candidate for Ypsilanti Mayor
    Yousef Rabhi, Candidate for Ann Arbor Mayor
    Amy Rondel, Candidate for Ypsilanti City Council, Ward 2
    Andy LaBarre, Washtenaw County Commissioner, District 7

    Participated with written answers:
    Cynthia Harrison, Candidate for Ann Arbor City Council Ward 1

    State Offices:
    Carrie Rheingans, Candidate for Michigan House, District 47
    Jennifer Conlin, Candidate for Michigan House, District 48
    Morgan Foreman, Candidate for Michigan House, District 33
    Sue Shink, Candidate for Michigan Senate, District 14

    Participated with written answers:
    Felicia Brabec, Candidate for Michigan Senate District 15

    Below, you’ll find the event video as well as the two sets of written answers.

    You can also view our presentation on the intersection of healthcare and government at the local, state, and federal levels.

    Thank you to the ICPJ VOTE Caucus, all the participating candidates, and everyone who attended this event!

  • Volunteer for Peace Team at Ypsi Pride 2026

    Volunteer for Peace Team at Ypsi Pride 2026

    We’re recruiting volunteers for Peace Team at this year’s Ypsi Pride!

    Peace Team volunteers help increase community safety and well-being by being visible and available for community support and conflict deescalation during the event.

    We’d love to have your help this year, and training is available! Please fill out this quick form with your information and availability: tinyurl.com/peaceteam2026

  • VOTE Caucus Live Meeting

    VOTE Caucus Live Meeting

    Join the ICPJ VOTE Caucus for an open-ended conversation around community safety and what it means to celebrate 250 years of U.S. democracy.

    Wednesday, July 1, 11:30 am–12:30 pm
    Live on ICPJ’s Facebook page