UFPJ has identified that it is not interested in creating a series of workshops, speakers’ panels, etc. that are often typical of activist conferences. The methodology for the facilitation will focus on horizontal participation with an emphasis on “wisdom from the floor” rather than having one-way sharing by experts.

Goals
1.  Begin an ongoing conversation about how to build a new future of domestic and international justice and peace, and how to work together to achieve it. (A discussion with activists from the Occupy movement and a cross spectrum of people from various domestic struggles)

• Discuss and clarify the connectivity of our issues and our movements
• Identify the roadblocks and opportunities for working together and moving past single-issue organizing
• Build a calendar of actions, events, and key dates over the next year where collaboration could happen

2. Provide space for the anti-war movement to regroup, evaluate, and move forward in an environment where U.S. foreign policy and progressive social movements in the U.S. have changed.

• What is the peace movement’s trajectory? What is the peace and justice narrative?
• Discuss current and potential efforts in response to U.S. Iran/Afghanistan/ Iraq policy (emphasis on Iran), growing tensions with Russia and the new U.S. military focus on the Asia Pacific Region (China)
•  Clarify UFPJ’s role in supporting member group efforts

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Join us In Philadelphia PA, February 24-26

 Member groups of United For Peace and Justice are gathering with members of Occupy Philly and activists across the spectrum of social and economic struggles to discuss charting a course of a united efforts for peace and justice for all.

This is an important meeting for UFPJ as we will build a joint calendar of events and activities. We will discuss our efforts to stop a war on Iran and our joint response to U.S. foreign policy in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria.

See goals here.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Homestays

We will try very hard to match those needing homestays with hosts. Please sign up for a homestay here.

Hotels

The closest hotels to Friends Center and Arch Street UMC are:

Le Meridien Philadelphia

http://www.lemeridienphiladelphia.com/

1421 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA

(800) 543-4300

Embassy Suites Philadelphia – Center City

http://embassysuites.com

1776 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA

(215) 561-1776

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

http://loewshotels.com

1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

(215) 627-1200

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia

http://fourseasons.com

1 Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA

(215) 963-1500

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

http://starwoodhotels.com

North 17th Street & Race St, Philadelphia, PA

(800) 640-7324

Marriott Suites

http://marriott.com

1201 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

(215) 402-7200

Hampton Inn & Suites Philadelphia

http://hamptoninn.com

1301 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA

(215) 665-9100

The Windsor Suites Philadelphia

http://windsorhotel.com

1700 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA

(215) 981-5678

Has large suites that can accommodate a crowd with eat-in kitchens. Can be a budget option if folks share.

The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia

http://ritzcarlton.com

10 Avenue Of The Arts, Philadelphia, PA

(215) 523-8000

Travelodge Philadelphia Convention Center

http://travelodge.com

1227 Race St, Philadelphia, PA

(215) 564-2888

Hyatt at the Bellevue

http://bellevue.hyatt.com

200 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA

(215) 893-1234

Crowne Plaza Hotel Philadelphia Downtown

cpphiladelphia.com
1800 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
(866) 618-0410

Sofitel

sofitel.com
120 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 569-8300

Club Quarters Philadelphia

clubquarters.com
1628 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 282-5000

Small rooms but very centrally located and sometimes it’s easy to get good deals.

The Westin Philadelphia

starwoodhotels.com

Warwick Hotel
99 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 0

(215) 563-1600

The Latham Hotel

lathamhotel.com
135 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 563-7474

Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City

marriott.com
1 East Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 557-0005

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Philadelphia

hiexpress.com
1305 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 735-9300

Rodeway Inn Center City

rodewayinn.com
1208 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 546-7000

Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia City Center

starwoodhotels.com
1201 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 496-2700

Budget options

Alexander Inn

www.alexanderinn.com

12th and Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19107

)215) 923-3535

(877) ALEX-INN (toll free)

In the Gayborhood.

The Gables Bed and Breakfast

gablesbb.com

4520 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143

(215) 662-1918

Very charming B&B in West Philly run by a lovely couple with extra green thumbs.
Society Hill Hotel

societyhillhotel.com

301 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 925-1919

Best Western Center City Hotel

http://bestwesternpa.com/hotels/best-western-center-city-hotel

501 N 22nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130-3507

(215) 568-8300

Usually a very good deal right in the museum district.

Hostelling International – Apple Hostel

www.hihostels.com

32 S. Bank St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 922 – 0222

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