August 2026 Updates

Mondays: The Save Democracy Action Group continues its postcard writing campaign -- take part at 10:15 am each Monday in the Napier Common Room at Pilgrim Place. This campaign includes cards to voters nationwide, focused on the upcoming November mid-term election. Newcomers are very welcome!

Each Wednesday: Permanent Ceasefire Vigil - corner of Foothill and Indian Hill, 4:30 - 5 pm. Remember also, you can find a small action for every day posted at the Decker Patio and Garden Cafe entrances to Abernethy -- these are geared to promoting peace and justice in Gaza and beyond. Please note, this vigil will not occur on weeks when temperatures are over 90 degrees.

Every Friday: Peace Vigil - corner of Arrow Highway and Indian Hill - 3:30 to 4:30 pm, and at Pilgrim Place in the Octagonal Garden from 4 - 4:30 pm.

Saturday, August 1, 3 pm, La Verne Church of the Brethren: Songs & Stories of Solidarity, Sponsored by the Pomona Valley Spiritual Leaders for Justice. All ages are invited to this time of music, storytelling, and solidarity as we listen to those impacted by immigration enforcement and culminate in a walk with songs of support, love, and justice. A special collection will be received for the Adelanto Detention Center Commissary Fund, helping detainees purchase necessities and stay connected with loved ones. Please see flyer below, and join us to stand in solidarity! Contact Sid M. for carpool information.

Monday, August 10, 4 pm, Virtual Event: Third Act's Climate Ed for Life, with Bill McKibben, David Kitchen & Megan Fink in Conversation on the fundamental need to educate people, especially students, on climate change and how to adapt and survive in a warming climate. For our children and grandchildren, teaching about climate change and empowering them to act to ensure their future is, perhaps, the greatest legacy we can leave. Register at this link for more information and login details.

Monday, August 24, 9:30 - 11:45 am, Campuswide: Orientation Day for Incoming Pomona College Students -- a chance for students to get acquainted with each other and with us, and to learn about Pilgrim Place. Students will be taking part in postcard writing and other justice-related activities, along with a tour of our campus. This program is sponsored by the Napier Initiative. Contact Sharon R-W for more on roles that can be filled by members and friends of The Justice Groups.

Monday, September 7, 3 pm, Napier Brunger Room: FOSNA members will host the first of four discussions of the book, AN AMERICAN ISRAEL, by Amy Kaplan. The book provides a history of the bond between the US and Israel and traces the entanglement with America’s belief in its own exceptionalist story/nature, and sheds light on the profound and difficult challenges for Americans posed by the State of Israel's political realties. If you are interested in taking part, you may wish to start reading soon. Meetings will continue every other week, on September 21, October 5 and October 21. Contact Lynn R. with interest or for additional information.