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Thank you for participating in the the first movement of Queer Fires for Peace. On May 12th 2012 hundreds if not a thousands of people created some public demonstration for PEACE.

So many people were moved by this experience that we have decided to continue this as an ongoing movement. The swell of enthusiasm about having this experience has inspired us to set the next date for December 21st 2012. 


Join us by raising Energy for Peace
Cast a Circle for PEACE

Peoples through out recorded history have used the light and warmth of fire ceremonies to set forth an intention. We invite you to join together with people around the world (especially on December 21, 2012) to hold the intention for peace in our world.

Our thoughts, intentions, rituals, prayers, meditations and actions for PEACE do make a difference!

This is a call to individuals, groups and communities to express your commitment to peace through some action on December 21, 2012. Let's add to the energy of a "tipping point" to cease violence and claim peaceful coexistence.

ALL PEOPLE of PEACE Welcomed to sign and take action. Whether you identify as "queer" (usually meaning gay,lesbian,bisexual or transgendered person) or you are a queer ally, you are definitionally queer (outside to box) by standing for peace. 


Music courtesy of: the CD "Ancient Mother" from "Chants of the World" track: "The Circle is Cast" , Spring Hill Music, P.O. Box 800, Boulder Colorado copyright 1993



Leave a comment with your name, organization/community and the action for peace you are taking. Tell us where you are focusing your intention for peace (ie. Syria,Queer folk in Africa, my family, political leaders etc)

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Allen Siewert (30.01.2012 (21:44:16))
Will be with you in spirit this day
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Kirk Prine (31.01.2012 (23:56:02))
30 men of Flesh & Spirit Community with burn a fire for peace May 12
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Barbara Buckley (26.02.2012 (18:58:43))
Planning a gathering of queer women that day and we certainly will create fire for peace was part of our ritual! Many thanks for creating this.
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Phil Levesque (28.02.2012 (16:35:13))
i will be there! there is such a need for peace today that i am lighting a flame for all those fighting for their equality and for their peace.
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Brian Donley (14.03.2012 (19:49:09))
Fire - A phenomenon of combustion as manifested light, heat and intense flame to destroy the negative tendencies of: Desire, Attachment, Passion, Ego and Anger - Let the Burning Begin!!! : )
When the Burn is complete may the positive tendencies of: Generosity, Freedom, Endurance, Humility and LOVE fill the voids!!!
PEACE on EARTH to ALL!!! : )
Donny and Kirk ROCK and SO it SHALL BE!!!
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Michael Soule (15.03.2012 (00:59:30))
I will be focusing my attention on World Peace and everyone that is participating in this healing process... Love and Light Worldwide!
Aloha nui loa....
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Bradford Greer (18.03.2012 (22:30:40))
There is no way to Peace. Peace is the way.
Yes I will be among my brothers and sisters in lighting a flame for peace!
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Javier Galitó-Cava (21.03.2012 (13:31:50))
The fire was lit thousands of years ago with the first smile from one human being to another. Let's keep the flame bright by smiling everyday and knowing for a fact that, no matter who we are, we can all learn from one another. We should all learn from one another.
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Benson Bannon (24.03.2012 (18:55:08))
This idea is magical. We'll be joining you across the Pacific Pond on the 12th of May by individually lighting candles, and posting flame/candle images on Facebook. Between now and the 12th we'll collectively as a Men's-Circle, meditate on Peace daily, and make a fire ritual together. It's a truly prophetic idea to keep the ideal of PEACE in our minds and hearts together across the surface of our planet. Peace is the way...
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Brother Tom Cummiskey, OUnI, tcif (25.03.2012 (18:40:34))
Myself and members of the Tau Community of St. Francis/InterSpiriitual Franciscans USA will light a candle, post on our site, and meditate on the flame all for Peace in our hearts, so that war in our hearts no longer serves---only LOVE will serve us, as we transmute old hatred and fear into Divine, Passionate LOVE!!
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Brother Sean (25.03.2012 (18:51:43))
With our Tau family in the USA, we endorse all that you represent for Peace and assure you that we shall light a 7 day votive lamp for your global initiative for peace.
This is very Franciscan from an Interspiritual mind set and it resonates with all our hearts.
Pax et Bonum from our European Tau Family
http://www.interfaithfranciscans.com
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Paul Thomson (27.03.2012 (09:21:07))
It is through the action of peace that the world around us can change, and heal the divisons the devide so many of us. Peace however, begins in the human heart of each individual and thus becomes the framework for peace in our world today.

Br Paul Tao Community of ST Francis. Uk
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Sunfire from Easton Mountain (28.03.2012 (21:44:54))
The extended community at Easton Mountain Retreat Center (north of Albany, NY) will be meeting that weekend. We'll have a Queer Fire for Peace as part of our activities on the evening of the May 12. The artist Hunter Reynolds will be leading our ceremony.
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Paul Peder Steindal (12.04.2012 (12:49:07))
I am a member of MCCSF and will concentrate on lighting a queer candle for peace here in Oakland California. I will pray for the softening of the hearts of so many here who carry guns and who utilize them to commit murder. May our collective fires bring peace. Amen.
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Danny Buskirk (14.04.2012 (13:29:26))
Today I will be photo-documenting Q*DAT! Direct Action Training in the Castro for Occupy. Today, we will build a community against corporate hell.
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Mark VanZanten (14.04.2012 (14:45:32))
I can't think of a better way to channel my thoughts. I'm wishing I had a facebook button here to "Like" and spread the word. Greetings from Southeastern Ohio and I'll be drawing two Queer Fires for Peace (on my own sidewalks) and also lighting a candle.
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Buck Ashby (14.04.2012 (14:52:22))
Is there a gathering in Portland OREGON for a community fire that anyone knows about? Thank you.
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David (Spain) (19.04.2012 (07:57:17))
My spirit is there with you... peace and respect for everyone!
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Stephen Allen (19.04.2012 (16:03:26))
This sounds way too good to be true. As a newly cumin out Gay Druid/Pagan, I'd love to come, depending on where it is and the total cost. If its on this web page, haven't found it, yet.
Suggestions please?
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Donald L. Engstrom-Reese (20.04.2012 (11:27:19))
this is Brilliant! Thank you all for this good working. Count me in! I will be passing this on!
May we all dare to dwell in beauty, balance and delight.

http://web.me.com/iowariver/Walking_in_Beauty
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jon nack (25.04.2012 (16:11:27))
i live in san diego... i'm an artist... with a passion to do SOMETHING!!! one big om circle around a fire by the sea...
anyone join me...

i got chalk...
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Paul (29.04.2012 (03:24:10))
I will meditate everyday upon this, and on 'the day' will find 'my place' in the back country (there is some in NJ!) and dance with a fire in my soul. throwing my energies out to space with hopes that eternal peace will find a way.
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Dwight Hawai (12.05.2012 (06:00:10))
Burning an offering to goddess Pele in Hawaii.

Inviting all fleshandspirit members to come experience earth fire / hot lava, spiritual vortex in Hawaii.
gay spirit friends discounts at www.hawaiilalala.com
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Jeff Bert (12.05.2012 (23:23:03))
With you in spirit tonight everyone!

In the words of my master Jesus:
"Peace I leave you, peace is my gift to you."

Love and blessings,
Jeff
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Sunfire from Easton Mountain (13.05.2012 (00:30:56))
Easton Mountain's fire ceremony can be seen on YouTube - http://youtu.be/KP9QcEQleyM
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mawuli kamassah (14.05.2012 (03:52:21))
no comment
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mawuli kamassah (14.05.2012 (03:55:54))
my churche is seeking for help
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Drake Bear Stephen (17.05.2012 (21:24:20))
I am so looking forward to the celebration of the 2012 Solstice with Queer Fires on 12/21.

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Join us through these simple ways to combine our energies for peace using:

Create a ceremonial fire, light a candle, post a Facebook image of a flame saying "queer fires for peace" or draw chalk art on sidewalks (by permission) saying "queer fires for peace" starting now culminating ESPECIALLY on December 21, 2012.


Light a Candle fireSteps1
Do a ceremonial fire with a group / community
fireSteps2
Display a picture on Facebook of Queer Fire for Peace
download image HERE
fireSteps3
Do Queer Fires for Peace Chalk Art (with permission) fireSteps4

I will...

Light a candle on May 12 - 56%
Post a Fire image on social network - 20%
Make my own ritual fire on May 12 - 8%
Mediate on the flame between now and May 12 - 12%
Write a Queer Fire slogan on the sidewalk (with permission) - 4%

Total votes: 25

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