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donate Welcome to the Thomas Merton Center! We are people from diverse philosophies and faiths who find common ground in the nonviolent struggle to bring about a more peaceful and just world.  We work to raise the moral questions involved in the issues of war, poverty, racism, and oppression.

  • We serve as a resource and organizing center for more than 25 different projects.
  • We maintain a calendar of peace and justice-oriented events and activities in the Tri-State area. (Join our mailing list to get weekly e-mail announcements.)
  • We are a membership organization with over 500 current members. Become a member! Not only will you be supporting the peace and justice work of the center, but you will get a year-long subscription to our monthly newspaper, The NewPeople.

FEATURED EVENTS
Coming up soon

5/9/2008 10:00PM
  gammage protest"Enough is ENOUGH: The Death of Jonny Gammage" panel discussion and broadcast on WQED
Independent filmmaker Billy Jackson’s NOMMO Productions and WQED Multimedia, Pittsburgh’s public broadcasting affiliate, will present A Discussion of Enough is ENOUGH: The Death of Jonny Gammage on Friday, May 9 from 10-11:30 p.m. on WQED-TV.  The broadcast will feature the award-winning one hour documentary followed by a panel discussion moderated by WQED “Off Q” host Chris Moore.
5/11/2008 8:00PM
  Codepink Annual Mother's Day Peace Vigil
Join Codepink to commemorate all mothers in the US and Iraq who have lost their precious children to war.  Bring your children and your grandchildren. Corner of Forbes and Braddock Avenues in Frick Park.
5/18/2008 1:30PM
  darfurDestroyed Villages of Darfur:  March and Mass Demonstration
The Pittsburgh Darfur Emergency Coalition (PDEC) is coordinating a march and rally on Sunday, May 18, 2008, that will illustrate the enormity of the crisis in Darfur. Gather at 1:30 p.m., Freedom Corner, Centre Avenue and Crawford.

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"WAR IS NOT THE ANSWER" SIGNS & STICKERS
Get them at the TMC and Friends Meeting House

War is Not the Answer The Friends Committee on National Legislation is once again distributing the blue and white signs for display on lawns and in windows to reaffirm Pittsburgh’s commitment to peace during this election year. The signs, as well as bumper stickers, are free and available at TMC and the Friends’ Meeting House of Pittsburgh, along with other locations. For more information, or to order bumper stickers and window signs online, visit www.warisnottheanswer.com.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

  • Do you have a head for grant research/writing, fundraising and event planning? We need your help so that the center can stay financially afloat.

  • Do you have computer skills you’d like to share? We are looking for volunteers for everything from cleaning our sprawling computer network to helping staff learn Microsoft Access.

  • Do you have a truck or a car? We looking for someone to stop by on a weekly basis to pick up items to be taken to Construction Junction for recycling.

  • Do you like painting? Please help us paint the front of our building or the inside walls of our office space.

  • We're also seeking folks to help out with receptionist duties during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm).

  • Want an internship for school credit? See what we're offering.

If you can help with one or more of these items, call 412-361-3022 or email info@thomasmertoncenter.org.

FBI DETERMINES PEACE IS A THREAT

The Thomas Merton Center and American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) released documents showing that the FBI is spying on Pittsburghers because of their anti-war views.  More info on the ACLU website.