Peacing It Together Foundation

Peacing It Together Foundation is an organization founded by my friend, Anthony (Tony) Brown. I share here a bit about this foundation and call your attention to my Blog List for their web site address. "The Peacing It Together Foundation plans, organizes and subsidizes musical events that promote peace and social justice throughout the world—expanding the work for peace that our founder, Anthony Brown has done since 2002."

As noted above, PITF was begun by Tony Brown. I learned to know Tony on a personal basis when he did a vocal concert in a nearby town a couple of years ago. We see each other only on scarce occasions, but I have come to appreciate Tony very much. He recently came to visit me in our home when I learned to know much more about him and his passion in life. He also spoke to our Sunday School class recently about his personal life, including his ancesters who were slaves in this country. While I was not present there I used a tape of his talks to hear his story, and came to appreciate Tony more.

I give here a quotation on the PITF web site that describes Tony's work and calling.

"Internationally acclaimed baritone Anthony Brown is a promoter of peace and goodwill around the world. As a licensed psychotherapist and professional singer Anthony uses music to promote peace and reconciliation in countries where people’s lives are torn by war and civil strife.

His peace work has taken him to political hot spots such as Bosnia, Northern Ireland, China, Japan, Moldova, Ukraine, Russia, Uganda, South Korea and Ethiopia. In each venue, Anthony’s stirring performances connected people across race, language, religion and culture—and helped them focus on how we’re all one in the family of humanity. He also partners with other noted musicians who share his passion for peacemaking."

When I first heard Tony sing I was not all that impressed. However when he sang at the concert I attended something happened inside of me. As I listened to the words of his songs I was touched in my spirit in a way that I find hard to explain. That has happened each time I have heard Tony since. I shared this with Tony and he expressed much appreciation for that. It seems to be what drew us together in a very unique way. We have two of Tony's CDs and I play one of them quite often. The title song of the CD is "Each Other's Light." The words and music of that song are quite meaningful and nice.

I appreciate the work that Tony Brown and Peacing It Together Foundation are doing around the world and wish them God's blessing and continued leading as they carry the message of peace to others.

Pilgrim on the way