You are so wonderful! August 25 actions, gatherings, and event notices are coming in!

Thanks to you who were early to list your "actions, gatherings, events" for the Sudan: Day of Conscience on August 25. There is something truly magical when you open up the listing page and see the new notices from people around the country. To borrow a phrase, it is encountering the "outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace" to read these listings. Thanks.

We need many many more actions, however. There are 15 listings at this time (4:00 PM Thursday), so you have an opportunity to be early :) You can also be the first in your state. We do need actions in every state.

Click here to create your listing--write and publish the "help wanted" ad for your action, gathering or event in your town.

For ideas ranging from individual to small group to stadium-sized click here.

Several people have asked me, "What's so special about August 25?"

1. What is special is that it is soon. Time is of the essence for Sudan.

2. What is special is that we each will be doing something on the same day. The collective impact of our individual actions will be magnified by the contributions of others. A small act on August 24 or 26 might get lost in the noise of our busy nation. A similar act on August 25 is a critical element of a major national outcry on behalf of the people of Sudan.

3. What is special is that it is open. The National Day of Conscience is a broad and inclusive idea, supported by a coalition of more than 70 organizations. SaveDarfur.org has done a remarkable job of making the coalition open and broad. You will share what is accomplished, in a wonderfully non-partisan and non-sectarian way. This is rare in our society, and it is important for the people of Sudan now.

Finally, many thanks are due to April of Springthistle Web Design http://springthistle.com for her supremely competent development of the Sudan: Day of Conscience event management service.