New Jersey Peace Action’s Annual
Spring Peace Gathering

First Congregational Church 40

South Fullerton Ave. Montclair, NJ

Saturday, APRIL 19, 2026

2:30 PM - 6:00 pm

Keynote Speaker Matthew Bolton

Matthew Breay Bolton teaches International Relations and Environmental Studies at Pace University, New York City, where he also directs the Coastal and Ocean Studies program. He's worked for more than 20 years with UN and NGO efforts addressing the humanitarian impacts of weapons. He was part of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) team awarded the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize. During the negotiations of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, he worked with ICAN to ensure the inclusion of provisions on assistance to victims, remediation of contaminated environments and recognition of the disproportionate impact on Indigenous Peoples.In 2023, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams appointed him to NYC’s Nuclear Weapons Free Zone Advisory Committee.

General Registration is $40 until

$50 after

Student registration is $20

Celebrate our Community, our accomplishments,  meet old friends and new, recharge for the work ahead.

Silent Auction features a variety of theater tickets, restaurant and bookstore gift certificates, handmade items, select books, and more! 

Light refreshments will be served. Vegan and gluten-free options available.”

Parking: There are very limited spots in the church lot. Please reserve them for members with mobility issues. There are also paid parking lots on So. Fullerton and The Crescent are within 2 blocks of the church, and there is limited on-street parking.

If you require assistance or for any other information, please contact us at (973) 259-1126 or info@njpeaceaction.org.