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• FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 (and Sep. 12 @7pm, Sep. 13 @3pm, Sep. 17 @7pm, Sep. 18 @7pm, Sep. 19 @3pm and @7pm, Sep. 20 @3pm)

Event: Peppermint Creek Theatre presents Ransacking Troy (This event is unfortunately CANCELLED)
Time: 3:00pm and 7:00pm
About:This production transforms a classic epic into a catalyst for dialogue about power, gender, and the human cost of conflict. Patrons will find themselves captivated by a narrative that is as breathtakingly theatrical as it is socially urgent. What can any of us do to end the cycle of violence and endless wars?
Host: Peppermint Creek Theatre
Location: Stage One Performing Arts Center, 2200 Lake Lansing Rd, Lansing, MI 48912
Tickets and more info: https://peppermintcreek.org/event/ransacking-troy/
Parking: Parking lot and Stage One entrance is at the back of Sycamore Creek Church
SDG’s: #4 Quality education, #5 Gender Equality, #16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

• WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026

Event: One Story, Many Echoes: A Brazilian Journey
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
About: Join Global DEI practitioner Daniela Felletti in conversation with Catherine Hamlin, associate director for the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, for a reflection about identity, history, and belonging. Felletti will share her personal story while centering the Indigenous peoples whose territories and knowledge predate colonization in Brazil. This hour-long discussion invites us to consider how individual stories reveal broader social realities and how listening across experiences can deepen inclusion, understanding, and connection.
Host: MSU Global Inclusion Conversation Series, in collaboration with MSU Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Location: Webinar
Full details and registration: One Story, Many Echoes: A Brazilian Journey
Who: All are welcome
SDG’s: #4 Quality Education #10 Reduced Inequalities #16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Cost: Free

• THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026

Event: A Peace March for all – International Day of Peace Celebration
Description: A March from the MSU Peace Pole along a path of UN Sustainable Development Goals, culminating in Interfaith Dialogue
Time: 4:00 pm – 6 pm
Hosts: MOSAIC Center for Education and Outreach, Religious Spiritual and Secular Identities (RSSI)
Location: Starting at the Peace Pole in MSU People’s Park (behind Wells hall) and ending at the MSU Alumni Memorial Chapel (636 Auditorium Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824)
Parking: Limited metered parking on street and pay by plate parking
Details and map: https://canva.link/ahah0degrfylga4
SDG’s: #16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, #17 Partnerships for the Goals
Who: All are welcome
Cost: Free

• SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026

Event: Sing Out for Peace!  – a Sing-along and Concert for All!
Time: 6:00 PM
About: Come together to sing or just to listen. There will be songs that inspire peace, some that you know and some that are new. Some lively, some calm. Lead by the Harmony Strummers and others.
Host: Fellowship for Today https://www.fellowshipfortoday.org/
Location: Red Cedar Friends Meeting House, 1400 N. Turner Street, Lansing, MI 48906 (https://redcedarfriends.org/)
Who: All are welcome – bring your families and friends!
SDG’s: #3 Good health and well-being
Cost: Free

• SEPTEMBER 21 EVERY YEAR – INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

• WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026

Event: A new community-focused radio station
Time: 7:00 pm
Hosts: Peace Community Media, Greater Lansing United Nations Association, and Peace Education Center
Description: Come learn about the plans for a new kind of radio in town – a community radio station dedicated to sharing the voices of people in the community, area news, and featuring Michigan related music and musicians. Dave Downing, PCM Station Manager, and former station manager of LCC’s Radio Station, will be our special guest and give an overview of the PCM progress and future plans. The mission of Peace Community Radio: PCM is an independent, non-profit, non-commercial community radio station providing a media platform to present local, eclectic, entertaining, informative and educational programming; to encourage and amplify the broad array of voices and stories of our community; and to promote peace, sustainability, democracy and economic and social justice.
Location: The Peace Community Radio Station House, 1212 N. Washington St., Lansing (in Old Town)
Parking: available on the street and in the Old Town Parking Lot a block and a half away.
SDG’s: #4 Quality Education, #11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, #16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, #17 Partnerships for the Goals
Who: All are welcome
Cost: Free

• SEPTEMBER 21- OCTOBER 24, 2026

Event: Peace Pole Pursuit
Location: All over the Greater Lansing area!  (see map/list of addresses)
Who: Anyone, any age, anyone interested in a fun challenge!
About: Walk, drive, or bike in pursuit of as many Greater Lansing peace poles as you are able.  Once you have found and photographed at least 10 peace poles with you in each photo and posted them on your Facebook page,  submit the form by clicking here. (For kids of age 10 and below, 5 poles is the minimum goal). For more details click here.
SDG’s: #3 Good health and well-being
Cost: Free

• THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026

Event: The Journey of International Graduate Students in the US
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
About: Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring international graduate students from Ghana, Nepal, Taiwan, and Kazakhstan as they share their personal journeys of transition, resilience, identity and belonging. Panelists will reflect on navigating cultural differences, finding support systems, overcoming challenges, and discovering opportunities for growth
Host: MSU Global Inclusion Conversation Series, in collaboration with MSU Graduate School Office of Well-being (GROW)
Location: Webinar
Full details and registration: The Journey of International Graduate Students in the U.S.
Who: All are welcome
SDG’s: #3 Good health and well-being, #4 Quality Education
Cost: Free

• FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026

Event: Sermon on Peace, Imam Sohail Chaudhry, Islamic Center of East Lansing

Time:  12:00, 1:00 and 2:00

Location: 920 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI,

Website: lansingislam.com

• SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026

Event: Peace Sunday:  Dillon Burns, Senior Pastor, Okemos Community Church (The winning hymns from the ‘Hymn Tournament” will be played and sung during the service.)
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Who: All are welcome.
Location: Okemos Community Church, 4734 Okemos Rd, Okemos. 
Website: https://okemoschurch.org/ for additional details about OCC. 
SDG’s: #16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 

• WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Event: Let’s Get Out the Vote!
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
About: Join an action writing “Get Out the Vote” postcards to voters in Michigan. Postcards, research-tested message scripts, and pens provided. Come and join others to write a few postcards to Michigan Voters.
Host: EUCC Racial Justice Team
Location: Edgewood United Church, 469 N Hagadorn Rd, East Lansing, MI
Who: All are welcomed.
Cost: Free
SDG’s: #10 Reduced Inequalities, #16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

• SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026

Event: Salaam Peace Festival: Come and enjoy Muslim culture and food!
Time: 2:30-6:30pm
About: Several local restaurants and cafes will sell food. Cultural exhibits from around the world.  Activities will include calligraphy, henna, inflatable play areas for children, and more. Guests are welcome to tour the Islamic Center and enjoy a ‘Discover Islam’ poster exhibit and presentation. See a short video: 2023 Festival Summary
Host: Islamic Center of East Lansing
Location: Islamic Center of East Lansing, 920 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 
Registration:  tinyurl.com/salaampeacefestival 
Parking: Free parking at the next door University Lutheran Church. Overflow parking available at University United Methodist Church.
SDG’s: #4 Quality education, #17 Partnership for the Goals
Cost: Free

• WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026

Event: A conversation on Global LGBTQIA+ Experiences
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
About: Join us for a thoughtful conversation exploring the diverse realities, challenges, and strengths of LGBTQIA+ communities around the world. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from global perspectives and consider how greater awareness and understanding can foster more inclusive environments.
Host: MSU Global Inclusion Conversation Series, in collaboration with
MSU GenCen (Gender and Sexuality Campus Center), Dr. Shayan Rajani and Dr. Alejandra Marquez-Guajardo
Location: Webinar
Full details and registration:A Conversation on Global LGBTQIA+ Experiences
Who: All are welcome
SDG’s: #3 Good health and well-being. #10 Reduced Inequalities, #16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Cost: Free

• WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026

Event: Healing the Community – Justice League of Greater Lansing Michigan
Time: 7:00 PM
About: Justice League of Greater Lansing founder Willye Bryan and executive director Prince Solace will speak on racial injustice, the lack of generational wealth in the black community, and the work being done to address these issues through scholarships and supporting opportunities for home ownership and awarding business development grants.
Sponsors: Racial Justice Team and EUCC Justice and Peace Team, Edgewood United Church
Location: Edgewood United Church, 469 N Hagadorn Rd, East Lansing, MI
Who: All are welcomed.
SDG’s: #4 Quality Education, #8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, #10 Reduced Inequalities,
Cost: Free

• SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026 

Event: Get Together For Peace – raise our voices in song!
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
About:  Come sing with us!   All are welcomed!  “Raising Voices, Building Community, Striving for Justice, Singing for Peace”  Stay for refreshments and an opportunity to meet others.   Feel free to bring a snack to share, though not necessary.
Additional purpose:  Please feel free to bring new or gently used kids’ winter outerwear. Not required for attendance, but greatly appreciated.
Host: Just Peace Chorus and partners
Location: Edgewood Church
Address: 469 Hagadorn, East Lansing 48823
Who: All are welcome – bring families and friends!
More info:  justpeacechorus@gmail.com
SDG’s: #3 Good health and well-being, #10 Reduced Inequalities, #12 Responsible consumption and production#16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, #17 Partnerships for the Goals

• MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026

Event: “Walking the Walk” – Peace Corps Volunteers Tell their Stories
Time:6:30 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m.
About:  Peace Corps volunteers will share their stories of their years of service. Brief presentations and opportunities to talk with them individually and/or in small groups. Photos and artifacts will be shared.
Hosts: Greater Lansing United Nations Association (GLUNA), MSU Peace Corps Programs
Location: MSU  International Center, 427 N. Shaw Lane, East Lansing Third Floor, Rooms 303 and 301 
Parking: Free parking is available after 6:00pm in Lot 50 (adjacent to the International Center, directly east). There is also a visitor lot (#39) directly south of the International Center with pay-by-plate parking for $2/hour.  Payment is required (even after 6:00 p.m.) 

• SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026

Event: UN Day Celebration Dinner
Time: Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and the program begins at 5:00 p.m.
About: Celebrate the ratification of the UN Charter with entertainment, a plated dinner, and awards.
Host: Greater Lansing United Nations Association
Location: Kellogg Center, MSU
Address: 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824
Who: All are welcome!
SDG’s: #4 Quality education, #3 Good health and well-being, #17 Partnership for the goals
More Info and Tickets:  https://gluna.org/event/un-celebration-2026 (Register by October 15, 2026)

• OCTOBER 24 EVERY YEAR – UNITED NATIONS DAY – RATIFICATION OF THE UN CHARTER

• TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026

Event: Universal Human Rights Through Indigenous Lenses: Who Defines “Universal”?
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
About: Examine human rights through Indigenous world views; explore important questions about culture, sovereignty, self-determination, and justice; and meaningful dialogue on equity, history, and human rights from Indigenous perspectives.
Host: Host: MSU Global Inclusion Conversation Series, in collaboration with
with Dr. Kevin Leonardo, Director of the MSU Native American Institute
Location: Webinar
Full details and registration: Universal Human Rights Through Indigenous Lenses: Who Defines “Universal
Who: All are welcome
SDG’s: #3 Good health and well-being, #10 Reduced Inequalities, #16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Cost: Free