Journey of Peace and Friendship UPDATE

The Journey walk from Troy to Unity this morning (Saturday) was a great success, despite the rain. A huge pot-luck and a warm and dry space was waiting for them at the Clifford Arts Center. I saw Friends from Falmouth Quarter showing up to lend their support (Fritz and Paula Weiss, Wendy Schlotterbeck, Jay O’Hara and Meg Klepack, others?). Tables were overflowing with delicious food and the walkers were cheerful and happy, and mostly dry, under their outer wear.

They are keeping on schedule with the help of shuttle vans and volunteers for those unable to complete the scheduled daily distance.

Maggie Edmondson of Winthrop Friends, and representing Maine Quakers, will be bringing the message to the closing circle tomorrow, Sunday, ETA about 6 PM.

Pot luck food and Friendly greetings from Maine Friends will be gratefully received tomorrow afternoon at Friends Camp.

Susan will be bringing a large Indonesian Rice Salad and some jugs of cider.

HERE IS THE SCHEDULE FOR COMING DAYS OF THE WALK, TO ITS CULMINATION AT THE STATE HOUSE ON TUESDAY:

Sunday, April 27th - We will begin our day of walking at 8:30 am with a morning prayer at the entrance to Unity College, 90 Quaker Hill Road, Unity, ME.

We will then walk to the Albion Town Office 22 Main Street, Albion (Besse Building), where we will stop for lunch. Following Lunch, cyclists and runners will carry the journey to ‘The Landing Circle K” in China, 1390 Lakeview Drive, China, ME. We will then resume walking to the Friends Camp in China 729 Lakeview Drive, South China (Off Rt. 202), where we will gather for an end of day prayer service and refreshments, provided by the Maine Friends Group. (16.5 miles, with cyclists/runners covering 6.5 miles).

Monday, April 28th - We will begin our day of walking at 8:30 am with a morning prayer at the Friends Camp, 729 Lakeview Drive, South China.

We will then walk to Hannaford Parking lot, 33 Hannaford Dr, China, ME., at the intersection of Rt 202 and Rt 3 in Augusta. From there, cyclists and runners will carry the journey to Cushnoc Brewing Annex parking lot, 3044 N. Belfast Avenue, Augusta, ME. We will then walk from there to the Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital Street, Augusta, where we will gather for our end of day prayer between 5 and 5:30. (17.1 miles, with cyclists covering 6- 7 miles).

Tuesday, April 29th - We will begin our day of walking at 8:30 am with a morning prayer at the Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital Street, Augusta, where we will gather to walk together to the Maine State House in Augusta, for our closing ceremony.

We will arrive at the State House at approximately 11:30 am. There, we will have a closing ceremony featuring representatives from various faith and cultural groups, and a number of musicians/musical groups. (2.3 miles).

***Important*** Peace and Friendship focused signs and banners are welcome. Please do not bring signs that are on sticks or posts. They are not allowed on the State House grounds.

For more information: https://www.landpeacefoundation.org/events/a-journey-of-peace-friendship