There was a big crowd at the Episcopal church, maybe
as many as 200 people.  We started off singing some
generic song about peace (I mean it was an OK song but
the melody was somewhat generic.)  

Then some brief prayers: Episcopal priest, Moslem
woman, Jewish woman, Catholic priest.  He started off
by singing a bit; fantastic voice.  

Another song.  Then we lit candles and went outside
for our silent walk down University Avenue.  We walked
about 4 blocks and then crossed the street and walked
back.  People were curious, a few made peace signs and
a few gave up thumbs up and few cars honked. 

Back inside, we sang "We Shall Overcome" in the
darkness with the candles lit - very moving.  Then a
nice prayer by the woman Episcopal priest to which our
response was "meke ma an instrument of your peace." 
Then we sang Kumbaya as a closing song. 

I walked home with my candle still burning (it's
burning yet, on the table) and I imagine people
wondered what in the world this person is doing with a
candle.  

I do think, on consideration, that this is the first
war where the internet is really a force for anti-war
expressions.  I think it's very interesting what is
happening world wide.  OK, we didn't stop the war, but
I think this is step one towards changing the
ludicrous world order we all suffer under.  I think
this level of organization among dissenters has to be
shaking up the civilian leadership, e.g. Bush and
Blair. 

love,
Marianne