Welcome!

Welcome to the website of the Waupaca People for Peace (WPFP).

Click here to read minutes of the most recent meeting of the Waupaca People for Peace. And scroll down to read about exciting upcoming events!

Click here to read contributions from WPFP members and friends, including an interview with peace activist Ann Wright, sent to us by Larry Craig. There's also an article by Kate Donnelly of the War Resister's League addressing commonly asked questions about war toys, and an appeal to help Dan Naylor out in his bid for the 40th assembly seat in Wisconsin.

Dan Naylor to speak at next PFP meeting

People for Peace will be hosting Dan Naylor on Thursday, November 17, at 7 PM, at the Holly Historical Society at 321 S Main St, Waupaca

Dan is the father of two children who have served in the armed forces in Iraq.

Dan and his wife Mary recently convinced their township to pass a resolution calling for a timeline on the removal of troops from Iraq.

Dan is also a candidate for the 40th district state assembly seat, currently held by Jean Hundertmark, who is vacating the seat in order to run for Lt. Governor.

All are welcome and there is no charge for the event.

WPFP Store

Items for Sale!!!
If you’d like to support People for Peace, you could buy a uniquely designed T-shirt for $15, or the CD “Our Love Lives” by Marci Beaucoup and Baba Ghanooj for $10. All available at the Chez Marche Cafe, 108 S. Main St., Waupaca, WI 54981.

All proceeds benefit activities of People for Peace.

Upcoming Art Show: The History of Art in the Peace Movement

In January, Waupaca People for Peace and the Waupaca Community Arts Board will co-sponsor a traveling display of posters depicting the history of Art in the peace movement. This traveling display comes to us from the city of Bradford, England, which is known as “the city of Peace.” It will be displayed in the gallery space of the Chez Marché Cafe, downtown Waupaca. Check here for details.

A brief overview of the group's origins and continuing efforts

People for Peace is a citizen's group formed in 1986 around the idea that world peace begins with each of us. In those days of the waning cold war between the US and the Soviet block, ordinary people, including those in Waupaca, hungered for peace and ways to make connections within their own communities and across the globe.

People for Peace started with a small lantern float on Shadow Lake, inspired by Japanese tradition, on or near the date of the August 6 anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing in Japan. It honored those who lost their lives in war and reminded the living of the need for peaceful ways to solve conflict. Activities of the group have included high school peace studies groups, Earth Day activities, book studies, peace vigils, speakers, debates and concerts. Each year the group gives a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior.

The Mission of Waupaca People for Peace

The mission of People for Peace is to promote peace at home, in our community and throughout the world. We embrace and support projects that nurture peacemaking, provide solidarity and foster justice through education, networking, peaceful protest and witnessing.