This month there are some beautiful chances for you to make some new friends in Afghanistan…

December 19:  A Special Chance to talk with youth in Afghanistan

On December 19 there will be an entire 24-hour opportunity to talk directly with families in Afghanistan and listen to their voices and pain. So take a few minutes or a chunk of the day and be a part of the Skype call.  Email Doug Mackey to participate: dougwmackey@gmail.com

Advent Sunday calls to Afghanistan

Every Sunday in December there is a very special chance to listen to live conversations between Afghan youth and U.S. veterans as they share stories of war and stories of reconciliation.  What better way to await the Christ child than to listen to the children who suffer from violence today? And what better way to celebrate the coming of the Prince of Peace than to talk with those who are living for peace?  These children and veterans have seen enough war to know it is time for war to end… let us listen to them, and let us imagine with them another world.

It all happens from 1-2pm Eastern Standard Time, every Sunday in December.   Join the free calls by dialing into 1-218-936-4141  (and enter pin number 4790204).

For more info check out: http://www.hosannapeoplesseminary.org/advent2010.html

(we are grateful for the Afghan Youth Peace Volunteers and Hosanna People’s Seminary for organizing these calls)