2022-23: The Great Loop

Resources

Map of Golden Rule’s position – real time on a map that’s updated every 10 minutes.

 
Interactive map of the route Click on an icon to see stop dates and event information.
 
Brochure with Schedule Summary
 
facebook.com/goldenrulepeaceboat
 
Current Schedule (https://bit.ly/GRGLSched) .
 
Ways to Take Action!
 
All Resources – templates and examples
 
VFP Nuclear Posture Review
 
Upcoming Events

 
New Jersey and New York
Thur, May 18
Chelsea Piers Marina, 18th Street, Pier 59, public walkway just above its slip
docking and greeting of the Golden Rule. See share.garmin.com/goldenrule for location updates every 10 min.

 
Fri, May 19 6 – 8 pm
Riverfront Park, Newark, NJ

The Golden Rule shares its message of disarmament and highlights ongoing environmental and social justice struggles in Newark and Jersey City.. Ironbound Community, Passaic River Coalition, Hackensack River Keepers, POP, Peace Action NJ, Pax Christi, the Cathedral, and other groups will walk to the Passaic River.

 
Sat, May 20, 11 am–1 pm
Liberty State Park, Jersey City
Golden Rule will dock for all to see. Gathering of New Jersey environmental and social justice groups along with NJ Veterans For Peace and Golden Rule.
 
Sun, May 21, noon
Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Drive, NYC
(dynamic service at 10:45 am)

Peace walk of the area. Stop in Riverside Church, walk to Sr. Megan Rice’s childhood home, visit Pupin Hall and hear a Columbia University professor speak of the origins of the atomic research there. Other stops include the 15-foot statue that survived the Hiroshima blast, a gift of peace and hope to New York City in 1955.

 
Sun, May 21, 6:30 PM
Assumption/All Saints Church
344 Pacific Ave., Jersey City
Dinner, panel discussion on militarism in the Philippines.
 
Mon, May 22, Noon to 1:30 am
A few people will visit the Mexican Mission at the UN
 
Mon, May 22 1:45 pm
GR and VFP team gather at Isaiah Wall, 1st Avenue @ 43rd St to report on the visit
 
Mon May 22, 6:00 pm
G.I. Coffee House (Principles)
139 Ninth Street, Brooklyn

Presentation by Golden Rule and others. A USMC Veteran, woman owned space intentionally for marginalized people to feel safe, … that acts against sexism, racism, able-ism, ageism, xenophobia, and white supremacy

 
Tues, May 23, 6:30 pm
15th Street Meeting House

Rutherford Place War Resisters League and Society of Friends (Quakers) co-host a presentation of the Golden Rule and its history. Program will include Joanne Sheehan of WRL and Larry Huntington, relative of the original crew, among others.

 
Wed May 24th, noon to 1:30 pm
Amalgamated Bank

A few Golden Rule and VFP folks will talk with Amalgamated bank, the only national bank with policies of no lending to armament companies and supporting those for environmental sustainability and social justice.

 
Wed, May 24, 2–3pm
The People’s Forum, 320 West 37th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues)
Presentation on the Golden Rule, with Q & A. All welcome.
 
Fri, May 26

Golden Rule sets sail in the morning from Chelsea Piers through our harbor, up the East River, and past the United Nations. Kayaks, boaters welcome to accompany. Wave from the shoreline.

 
Fri, May 26 1 pm – New York City Hall Park

NYC Council honors the Golden Rule and vice versa, highlighting council bills supporting the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and nuclear divestment, and Move the Money from militarism to our true security and needs.

 
Fri, May 26 8 pm – Maryhouse, 55 East 3rd Street
The Catholic Worker presents their history along with the Golden Rule’s.
 
Port Jefferson Harbor, Long Island
Fri May 26 – Sun May 28
Celebrate the indigenous Setalcott Nation, the original stewards of this waterfront community
 
Fri May 26, 6 pm (approx)
The Golden Rule arrives into Port Jefferson Harbor
Follow her progress at share.garmin.com/goldenrule
For more information about Long Island events, contact: Mlee191@aol.com, 631.473.0136 (NCPG) or southcountrypeace@outlook.com
 

Visit this historic vessel for conversations about peace, nuclear disarmament, clean water and collective consciousness for our environment. Celebrate the indigenous Setalcott Nation, the original stewards of this waterfront community and the Quaker Fellowship who first sailed the Golden Rule in 1958.

 
Sat May 27, 11 am – 5 pm
Connect and Learn
Be a lucky guest of historic Golden Rule for a brief sail! Engage in Storytelling and meet with the crew
 
Sat May 27 1-3 pm
Boat Building meeting
Long Island Seaport EcoCenter (LISEC), Bayles Boat Shop
 
Sun May 28, 1 – 5 pm
BYO Potluck picnic
Bring lawn chairs/blankets to Harborfront Park
Sun May 28, 2 – 4 pm
Peace Song Round Robin featuring some of LI’s Favorite Musicians
 
Thank you to Setalcott Nation, Mayor Margot Garant & Port Jefferson,
Village Trustees , Village of Port Jefferson Parks and Recreation,
Veterans For Peace: Golden Rule Project, Veterans For Peace: Long
Island Chapter 138, LISEC Long Island Seaport EcoCenter, Port
Jefferson Fire Department, Anna Coronna Productions
 

Connecticut
Norwalk, CT from May 29 to June 2 at Veterans Park marina.
Norwalk Overall Golden Rule Itinerary flyer
 
Mon 5/29, 10am – 12pm
Walk in Norwalk Memorial Day Parade
Veterans Memorial Park
Come and help us march for peace in the world and get your steps in on this easy 1.5 mile walk! Look for the group with the peace flags towards the end of the lineup in the park.
 
Mon 5/29, 1 – 4 pm
Pool Party / Fundraiser
$20 per person in advance, $40 at door. Pay via donation to VFP Golden Rule at QR link below: (select pool party) and RSVP by email dianekeefe@gmail.com
Norwalk May 29 Pool Party Flyer
 
Tue 5/30, 5:30 – 6 pm
Norwalk Mayor Rilling will issue a Welcome Proclamation
Dockside, Norwalk Veterans Memorial Park Marina if weather permits or at Eco Evolution (see below) if raining. Press welcome.
 
Tues 5/30, 6 – 7 pm
“Meet and Greet” the crew
Eco Evolution, 135 Washington St.
Norwalk May 29 Pool Party Flyer
 

Wed 5/31, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Norwalk Historical Society
Mill Hill, 2 East Wall Street
Join us for a panel discussion and refreshments on the past and current efforts to prevent nuclear war and ecological collapse and how Connecticut figured into that history.
 
Featuring Peter Willcox, Greenpeace Captain
 
Sponsored by World Beyond War, Veterans for Peace, and Wilton Quaker Meeting
Norwalk Historical Society Flyer
 

Wed May 31, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Spacecat Brewery
57 Chestnut St, Norwalk, CT
Meet the crew, enjoy a brew. Food truck onsite.
Spacecat Brewery Flyer
 
Norwalk students from grades 9-12 and college level
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
Compose an original essay of 400-800 words. Send essays to studentessay@worldbeyondwar.org by midnight, May 19, 2023.
Essay contest winners will be announced on May 30, 2023. Winning essays will be published on the World Beyond War and Veterans for Peace websites. The prize for the winning essay in each category (High School and College) is $250!
 

New Haven, CT

Friday, June 2, School Classroom Forums
 

Saturday, June 3, 1:00 pm, Presentation and tour of Peace Trees,
New Haven Peace Garden, Legion Ave and Ella Grasso Boulevard, New Haven
 

Sunday, June 4: 10 am-2 pm, Presentation
Sound School Festival (60 S Water St, New Haven)
 

Sunday, June 4: 2 pm – 4 pm, Public ship visits
Pier at Long Wharf Park
Public Welcome, City Proclamation, Presentations, Music
 

Monday, June 5, School Classroom Forums
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Central Connecticut Schedule
 
Tues, June 6, 3:00 pm
Press Conference in front of Hartford City Hall.
 
Tues, June 6, 6:00 pm
Potluck Dinner, Unitarian Society of Hartford, 50 Bloomfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105. Enjoy musician Hugh Blumenfeld followed by film “Making Waves,” and presentation by Golden Rule crew.
 
Wed, June 7, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Old State House plaza, Hartford
Silent Vigil for a nuclear abolition, peace and non-violence

 
Wed June 7, 1 – 3 pm
Best viewing of Golden Rule; preparing for departure with sails unfurled, Visible from area around Charter Oak Landing, Hartford.

 
Thur, June 8, 2023 9:00 to 10:00 am
Harbor Park, Middletown; meet over breakfast with the crew.

 
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Golden Rule will travel to New London after departing Middletown (see below).
 
Friday, June 9
10 am to 4 pm
Daytime Sails on the Golden Rule from New London City Pier
Meet the crew and sail on the river! (Sign-ups available soon)
 
7 – 9:30 pm
Evening Concert with Charlie King (doors at 6:45 PM), St. James Episcopal Church Hall,76 Federal St., New London
View historic exhibits on the Golden Rule’s connection to the Committee for Nonviolent Action, and War Resisters League; listen to the experiences and current mission of the crew members; and enjoy Charlie King’s unique brand of folk music and political satire. Donations welcome for the concert. The historic exhibits and crew speakers will be available on Saturday night, too.
 
Sat, June 10, 2 – 5 pm
 
Rally with Songs & Speakers
New London City Pier
Watch or participate in a “Peace Regatta” on the river, paint a peace symbol tile and learn its history (for all ages), enjoy live music from Joyce Katzberg and other artists (TBA), and more activities.
 
Sat June 10, 6 – 7 pm
Potluck Dinner
St. James Episcopal Church Hall
 
7 -9 pm Evening Gathering with Songs, Speakers, and a Short Film
St. James Episcopal Church Hall
Join us for an evening of speakers from the Golden Rule and local activists, live music, a short film on nuclear weapons, and historic exhibits on the Golden Rule, the Committee for Nonviolent Action, and War Resisters League.
 
Learn the story of this historic ship at bit.ly/wn-golden
Receive updates to our weekend schedule and RSVP at bit.ly/vptgolden
Rain location for activities at City Pier will be St. James Episcopal Church
 
We will accept donations on both nights
Organized by the CT Committee for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: Hartford Catholic Worker, St. Francis House, Voluntown Peace Trust, War Resisters League
 

Great Loop Organizing Meetings – ONLY UPON REQUEST!!!

Life has gotten a bit crazy and these regular meetings cannot always happen. So.. please contact Helen Jaccard, vfpgoldenruleproject@gmail.com or 206-992-6364 if you need a zoom meeting to discuss plans for your particular port.

 
Tuesdays at 3:30 PM Pacific, 4:30 Mountain, 5:30 Central, 6:30 Eastern
Wednesdays at 1:30 PM Pacific, 2:30 Mountain, 3:30 Central, 4:30 Eastern
Zoom Link – or phone in to 669-900-6833, Meeting ID 638 387 2592 Password 1234
If you come in and the meeting is not yet started, please text Helen at 206-992-6364.
 

Please Keep the Wind in our Sails!




Thank you to the many people who have contributed their love, time and money to the unique mission of the historic Golden Rule anti-nuclear sailboat. Because of you we have made many friends and educated tens of thousands of people about the continuing dangers of nuclear war, and we have helped build support for the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

 

This would be a great time for an infusion of cash and a vote of confidence for our continuing mission. Thank you so much for being part of the Golden Rule family!

Please click the donate button or send a check to:

VFP Golden Rule Project
PO Box 87
Samoa, CA 95564

 
Embedded interactive map of the Great Loop:

VFP GOLDEN RULE PROJECT

The Golden Rule is a project of Veterans For Peace. We aim to advance Veterans For Peace opposition to nuclear weapons and war, and to do so in a dramatic fashion.

 

We have recovered and restored the original peace ship, the Golden Rule, that set sail in 1958 to stop nuclear weapons tests in the Marshall Islands, and which inspired the many peace makers and peace ships that followed.

 

The reborn Golden Rule is sailing once more, to show that nuclear abolition is possible, and that bravery and tenacity can overcome militarism.

 
If you’re interested in crewing around the Great Loop in 2022-23 or wish to volunteer, please fill out a crew application at vfpgoldenrule.org/crew-application
 

 
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Recent newsletters available
Golden Rule News Fall 2022
Golden Rule News Spring 2022
Golden Rule News Fall 2021
Golden Rule News March 2021
Golden Rule eNews Summer 2020
Golden Rule eNews March 2020
Golden Rule eNews July 2019
Golden Rule News Summer 2019

The Golden Rule crew spreads the word about the continuing dangers of nuclear power, and the poisoning of the air, water and soil from the entire nuclear cycle, from uranium mining to the disposal of nuclear waste.
 
We are so thankful for our many supporters.
Humboldt Bay VFP Chapter 56 continues to donate to the Golden Rule. San Diego VFP Chapter 93 continues with its monthly sustained donations of $100 with a challenge to other chapters to do the same.

“There is lots of excitement and many people are stepping up to help make the Golden Rule voyages successful,” said Helen Jaccard, Golden Rule Project Manager.

Send us your favorite photos from our voyages to vfpgoldenruleproject@gmail.com! We would love to post them on our website and Facebook page.

 

See the Golden Rule Documentary!

Making Waves: The Rebirth of the Golden Rule A 25 minute documentary about the Golden Rule’s history and current mission is now available to view and download here!
 

Making Waves 10-minute version.
 

For post-screening discussions and actions you can take to end the possibility of nuclear war, download the Discussion Guide and Tips for a Successful Screening.

 

Resolutions in support of Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

Cities, counties and states are adopting resolutions to support the U.N. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). For example, the California Legislature approved this resolution: California TPNW Resolution Here’s the announcement. Los Angeles and Baltimore have passed similar resolutions. Please encourage your city, county and state to do the same!

On November 6, 2019, the City and County Council of Honolulu (entire island of O’ahu) unanimously passed a resolution urging the US government ratify the TPNW and other measures to bring us back from the brink of nuclear war – the resolution also welcomed the Golden Rule to Hawai’i!