Mary Westfall and Emma West Rasmus traveled to the West Bank and Israel this past February 2024 with a solidarity delegation of the Presbyterian Church. They’ll share their experiences, and explore ways in which they’re moved to act… Read More
Even while the news overflows with stories of violence in Israel and Palestine, there are people and organizations on the ground who remain committed to connection, justice, and peace. Parents Circle, Combatants for Peace and InterAct International are… Read More
The death toll in Gaza continues to rise and we see the human rights, health, and environmental devastation as a result of continued violence. We will vigil for all who are suffering displacement, terror, and grief in Palestine… Read More
The death toll in Gaza continues to rise and we see the human rights, health, and environmental devastation as a result of continued violence. We will vigil for all who are suffering displacement, terror, and grief in Palestine… Read More
Join Author Kimberlee Yolanda Williams for a night of discovery, authenticity, vulnerability, and empathy. Come put your heart on the line and entrust it to the care of Kimberlee’s healing words and compassionate approach to the systemic divides that… Read More
Many people still say: “war is awful, but what else can we do?” In this webinar, World BEYOND War advisory board member Rivera Sun will offer stories and examples of how people used alternatives to war, including nonviolent campaigns,… Read More
Please join us on Sunday, August 6th to remember the needless mass murder which took place in Japan in 1945 and to rededicate ourselves to working for a more peaceful and just future for all. We will meet… Read More
For over seventy decades, war and violence have gripped the land we know as Israel and Palestine, polarized and deeply held opinions in the US make conversations to support an end to this violence charged and difficult. Combatants… Read More
Our guest for this program will be Jessica, a graduate of the Friends Forever International (FFI) 2014 Northern Ireland Program. Once she returned home after her program, Jessica engaged in volunteer work and giving back to her community… Read More
SAVE THE DATE: Please join us for the 2023 Annual Meeting! This year’s event will again be held at the Bathhouse Pavilion at Bear Brook State Park. (Note, you do not have to pay park entrance fee). We… Read More
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Peace & Justice Conversations: To Palestine and Back: Bearing Witness
Posted on June 16, 2024 by Doreen
Mary Westfall and Emma West Rasmus traveled to the West Bank and Israel this past February 2024 with a solidarity delegation of the Presbyterian Church. They’ll share their experiences, and explore ways in which they’re moved to act… Read More
Category: Tags: activism, ceasefire, compassion, conflict resolution, Gaza, healing, human rights, humanity, internationalism, israel, middle east, No War, nonviolence, occupation, occupied territory, palestine, peace, social justice
Peace & Justice Conversations: Israel/Palestine Peace Initiatives
Updated on May 6, 2024 by Doreen
Even while the news overflows with stories of violence in Israel and Palestine, there are people and organizations on the ground who remain committed to connection, justice, and peace. Parents Circle, Combatants for Peace and InterAct International are… Read More
Category: Tags: activism, ceasefire, compassion, dignity, healing, human rights, humanity, internationalism, israel, middle east, No War, nonviolence, occupied territory, palestine, peace
Ceasefire Now: Interfaith Vigil for Peace
Updated on March 3, 2024 by Doreen
The death toll in Gaza continues to rise and we see the human rights, health, and environmental devastation as a result of continued violence. We will vigil for all who are suffering displacement, terror, and grief in Palestine… Read More
Category: Tags: activism, ceasefire, compassion, healing, humanity, israel, middle east, militarism, No War, nonviolence, occupied territory, palestine, peace, social justice
Ceasefire Now: Interfaith Vigil for Peace
Updated on March 3, 2024 by Doreen
The death toll in Gaza continues to rise and we see the human rights, health, and environmental devastation as a result of continued violence. We will vigil for all who are suffering displacement, terror, and grief in Palestine… Read More
Category: Tags: activism, compassion, dignity, healing, humanity, israel, middle east, No War, nonviolence, occupied territory, palestine, peace, social justice
Peace & Justice Conversations: Connecting Across the Racial Divide
Posted on December 28, 2023 by Doreen
Join Author Kimberlee Yolanda Williams for a night of discovery, authenticity, vulnerability, and empathy. Come put your heart on the line and entrust it to the care of Kimberlee’s healing words and compassionate approach to the systemic divides that… Read More
Category: Tags: activism, compassion, forgiveness, healing, humanity, nonviolence, peace, social justice
Peace & Justice Conversations: Making a World Beyond War
Updated on December 28, 2023 by Doreen
Many people still say: “war is awful, but what else can we do?” In this webinar, World BEYOND War advisory board member Rivera Sun will offer stories and examples of how people used alternatives to war, including nonviolent campaigns,… Read More
Category: Tags: activism, compassion, conflict resolution, forgiveness, healing, humanity, No War, nonviolence, peace, social justice
Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Posted on July 14, 2023 by Doreen
Please join us on Sunday, August 6th to remember the needless mass murder which took place in Japan in 1945 and to rededicate ourselves to working for a more peaceful and just future for all. We will meet… Read More
Category: Tags: activism, compassion, forgiveness, healing, listening, No War, nonviolence, nuclear weapons, peace
Peace & Justice Conversations: American Friends of Combatants for Peace
Updated on May 17, 2023 by Doreen
For over seventy decades, war and violence have gripped the land we know as Israel and Palestine, polarized and deeply held opinions in the US make conversations to support an end to this violence charged and difficult. Combatants… Read More
Category: Tags: compassion, conflict resolution, forgiveness, healing, internationalism, israel, No War, nonviolence, occupation, occupied territory, palestine, peace
Peace & Justice Conversations: Youth Building Peace Internationally
Posted on April 24, 2023 by Doreen
Our guest for this program will be Jessica, a graduate of the Friends Forever International (FFI) 2014 Northern Ireland Program. Once she returned home after her program, Jessica engaged in volunteer work and giving back to her community… Read More
Category: Tags: activism, conflict resolution, forgiveness, healing, humanity, internationalism, listening, No War, nonviolence, peace, youth
2023 Annual Meeting
Updated on May 11, 2023 by Doreen
SAVE THE DATE: Please join us for the 2023 Annual Meeting! This year’s event will again be held at the Bathhouse Pavilion at Bear Brook State Park. (Note, you do not have to pay park entrance fee). We… Read More
Category: Tags: activism, Annual Meeting, healing, humanity, lunch, nonviolence, pot-luck, social justice
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