January 2004

Wednesday, January 7, 2004

52 Week - Applying SNV Principles to our Daily Lifes

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  First Church of Religious Science - Oakland

5000 Clarewood Drive, Oakland CA

Under the leadership of Rev Linda Bernat, FCRS Practitioners will lead community and prayer, meditation and contemplation of the principles of Season for Non-Violence. Following the 52 week guidelines provided to the membership and community contact Kathleen Geier.


Saturday, January 10, 2004

 2004 Season for Non Violence Campaign Visioning

9:00 am - 3:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  Center for Conscious Living

1818 Felt Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

This is an interactive play/workshop facilitated by Kaylie Dugan, Founder of Imaginologie (www.imaginologie.com) and, Joy Haley, Santa Cruz Task Force Director, where we will all collectively vision for 2004's Campaign and also for the next level of Santa Cruz's Season for Non Violence presence in the community year-round. This is an open community, free of charge event.

contact Joy K Haley


Monday, January 12, 2004 

Be The Change - Series on Nonviolence

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ( EST )

Location:  Lakewood Business Park Executive Suites Conference Room

4301 32nd Street West, Bradenton, FL

A 4 week series on "Be The Change" "Peaceful Communication" "Peace In Our Garden" and "Creating A Beloved Community"

contact Rev. Maria Shamaya Clemente

 

Wednesday, January 14, 2004

52 Week - Applying SNV Principles to our Daily Lifes

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  First Church of Religious Science - Oakland

5000 Clarewood Drive, Oakland CA

Under the leadership of Rev Linda Bernat, FCRS Practitioners will lead community and prayer, meditation and contemplation of the principles of Season for Non-Violence. Following the 52 week guidelines provided to the membership and community contact Kathleen Geier.

 

Friday, January 16, 2004 

Series of Newspaper Articles Location:  Atencion - English language newspaper in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico

A SEASON FOR NONVIOLENCE - BE PART OF IT is the invitation offered to the residents of and visitors to San Miguel de Allende, in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. The first article told what the SNV is, who is convening it, mentioned he SAIV program and told of the opening ceremony. Three suggestions for practicing nonviolence were given and the idea of keeping a Nonviolence Journal was given. There will be follow up articles for each week of the SNV. All may not be published, but it is possible they will be! Readers of the articles are invited to write Atencion and share their experiences and urge others to participate in this wonderful 64 day event.

contact Rev. Nancy Anderson.

 

Sunday, January 18, 2004  

Peace Pilgrim

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  Spiritual Enrichment Center

1905 Hartnell Avenue, Redding, CA 96002

Multimedia presentation of images of beauty from 16 countries depicting the journey of the Peace Pilgrim, Derek Walker Youngs. Event includes story telling.

contact Reverend Lynn E. Fritz)

 

Improve Communications With Your Children

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ( EST )

Location:  Unity Life Center

14088-C Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly, VA

Workshop with Charles Gardner and Rita Hursh that teachs you 5 simple, easy-to-remember steps to help you communicatewith your children.

contact Unity Life Center .

 

Monday, January 19, 2004

The Kingian Project Nonviolence Summit 2004

9:00 am - 3:00 pm ( EST )

Location:  Wyndham Garden Hotel

3454 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh,Pa

The purpose of the summmit is to encourage our youth to choose violence free life styles.(Designed for youth ages 10 thru 18)

contact Dr. Ellie Wright Ellis .

 

Be The Change - Series on Nonviolence

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ( EST )

Location:  Lakewood Business Park Executive Suites Conference Room

4301 32nd Street West, Bradenton, FL

A 4 week series on "Be The Change" "Peaceful Communication" "Peace In Our Garden" and "Creating A Beloved Community"

contact Rev. Maria Shamaya Clemente
 
 

Tuesday, January 20, 2004

Proclamation

7:30 pm - 8:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  City of Anderson

1887 Howard Street, Anderson, CA 96007

The City Council of Anderson, California issued a proclamation in support of "A Season of Nonviolence."

contact Reverend Lynn E. Fritz

 

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 

52 Week - Applying SNV Principles to our Daily Lifes

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  First Church of Religious Science - Oakland

5000 Clarewood Drive, Oakland CA

Under the leadership of Rev Linda Bernat, FCRS Practitioners will lead community and prayer, meditation and contemplation of the principles of Season for Non-Violence. Following the 52 week guidelines provided to the membership and community.

contact Kathleen Geier.

 

Saturday, January 24, 2004 

Community Training -Season Principles and Practices

9:00 am - 4:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  First Church of Religious Science - Oakland

5000 Clarewood Drive, Oakland CA

Understanding and implementing the daily practice and principles into every day life.

Love offering will be taken - tax deductible donation to Season for Non-Violence Ð Oakland.

contact Kathleen Geier (510-489-0171)

 

Sunday, January 25, 2004

Talk at a church's Sunday Servoce

10:00 am - 11:00 am ( PST )

Location:  Central San Diego Church of Religious Science

Comfort Inn

2901 Nimitz Blvd. San Diego, California

Talk on "Gandhi and the Personal Challenge of Nonviolence

The personal transformation of Gandhi will be explained and how individuals can do some of what he did and become the totally loving person for whom violence in thought, word and deed is impossible. To become that kind of person is the challenge of nonviolence.

contact Rev. Nancy Anderson

 

Salt of the Earth: Mahatma Gandhi's 'Truth Force'"

11:00 am - 12:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin

240 Channing Way, San Rafael, CA 94903

To launch the "Season of Non-Violence" program at UUCM, the Reverend Joy Atkinson will explore Gandhi's life and work, and how we can apply his principle of Sat-Ya-Graha, or Truth-Force, in our own lives.

contact Nolan Olhausen

 

Monday, January 26, 2004 

Be The Change - Series on Nonviolence

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ( EST )

Location:  Lakewood Business Park Executive Suites Conference Room

4301 32nd Street West, Bradenton, FL

A 4 week series on ÒBe The ChangeÓ ÒPeaceful CommunicationÓ ÒPeace In Our GardenÓ and "Creating A Beloved Community"

contact Rev. Maria Shamaya Clemente or go to Doorway Into The Infinite Min..

 

Wednesday, January 28, 2004 

52 Week - Applying SNV Principles to our Daily Lifes

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  First Church of Religious Science - Oakland

5000 Clarewood Drive, Oakland CA

Under the leadership of Rev Linda Bernat, FCRS Practitioners will lead community and prayer, meditation and contemplation of the principles of Season for Non-Violence. Following the 52 week guidelines provided to the membership and community contact Kathleen Geier.

 

"Choose Peace and Happiness"

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm ( MST )

Location:  For Heaven's Sake Bookstore

4383 Tennyson Street, Denver

Book exploration with author Susyn Reeve

contact For Heaven's Sake Bookstore

 

Candlelighting Ceremony

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm ( CST )

Location:  Unity Village Chapel

1901 NW Blue Parkway

Unity Village, Lee's Summit, MO

Unity Village Chapel began the season for nonviolence with a joint ceremony between Unity Village Chapel and the Association of Unity Churches, speakers were Glen Mosley from the Assoc. of Unity Churches and Alvin Brooks, a member of the Kansas City Adhoc Group against Crime. Volunteers from the Unity Village Chapel continued a tradition of selling lapel pins to raise money to donate to area non-profit organizations that work toward the prevention and treatment of violence. Revand Sharon Connors presented awards to three area students who were chosen as winners in an essay contest. Unity Village Chapel hosted Movie Mondays during the season featuring movies and discussions around violence and the prevention of violent behaviors. Unity Village Chapel also sponsered two separate workshops during the season. One was Radical Forgiveness and the other was Non-violent Communication.

contact Barbara Quinn.

 

Thursday, January 29, 2004

"Be the Change You Wish"

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ( MST )

Location:  First Spiritual Science Church, 3375 S. Dahlia St., Denver, CO

"Be the Change You Wish" Author Susyn Reeve,

contact Kitty.

 

Friday, January 30, 2004

The Peace Circle Meditation

Location:  Wherever you are...

A series of 12 Peace Circle meditations will be held to honour the Season for Nonviolence. We will envision a grid of Unconditional Love encircling our Globe, supporting all those individuals and organizations working to make nonviolence our planet's operating principle.

In each of these virtual Peace circles, participants from all over the world will light candles (optional) and meditate at 7pm. IN THEIR OWN TIME ZONE using the Peace Circle Materials as a guideline. Please join us if the spirit moves you.

Peace Circle (#1): Awakenings ~ Accessing the Beauty of Soul

For an e-mail copy of these Peace Circle Materials, please contact me.

contact Fay Marks.

 

Opening Ceremony

( All Day )

Location:  Lake Tahoe Community College Theater, S. Lake Tahoe, CA

Opening ceremony as we hand out candles for everyone, honor our 22 sponsors with free books, and invite the community to practice 64 way/days. Movie to follow.

contact Rev. Denese Schellink.

 

Relationship Workshop

( All Day )

Location:  Unity Church of Life

1630 S. Church Street, Suite 117, Murfreesboro, TN

Relation Workshop on Real Love. Directed by Felicia Searcy

contact Felicia Searcy.

 

Packets

Location:  Mediation Center of Dutchess County, Inc.

29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Distributed packets to local organizations re: 64 Ways in 64 Days

contact Sara Jane Wellock

 

"Nonviolence Is A Choice" Educator's Packages

Location:  Greater Tampa Bay, FL Educational System

Distributed packages: 3 part art poster program geared toward our youth to "Educate, Create, and Celebrate" the power of nonviolence

contact Rev. Maria Clemente

 

64 Days of Silent Meditation R

7:00 am - 8:00 am ( PST )

Location:  Religious Science Center for Spiritual Growth

317 Deetz Rd., Mt. Shasta, CA

45 minutes of daily silent meditation to honor each of the 64 days/ways of practicing nonviolence. Facilitated by Rev. Eleanor Richard.

contact Rev. Ruth Ackerman.

 

Opening Ceremonies Allendale Elementary School - Oakland

8:30 am - 10:30 am ( PST )

Location:  Allendale Elementary School, Oakland, CA

Locally elementary school adopted SNV in 2003, realized tremendous improvement in discipline, and have made an annual event

contact Kathleen Geier, RScP

 

United Nations Launch SNV 2004

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm ( EST )

Location:  United Nations, New York City , NY

Gandhi/King Season for Nonviolence Launch:

Nonviolence in our Schools, Nonviolence in our World.

 

The focus of the 2004 launch is on our young people, We are inviting students, educators and school administrators to attend, as well as leaders and members of SNV national task forces.

 

The event is being sponsored by: the Association for Global New Thought, M.K. Gandhi Institute, Interfaith Center of NY, Pathways to Peace, Temple of Understanding and the World Peace Prayer Society. Guest speakers are to include the Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith, the Ambassador of Grenada, and special youth representatives. Music will be performed by members of the Agape International Choir, coming from Los Angeles.

contact Barbara Fields Bernstein or go to SNV Project Headquarters.

 

Private Dinner Party with Arun Gandhi

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm ( MST )

Location:  Oasis Center, Greeley, CO

Private Dinner Party with Arun Gandhi

Sponsored by: Creative Living Church of Religious Science, Greeley &

Whole Life Church of Religious Science, Ft.Collins

contact Rev. Don Lunday

 

Opening Ceremony

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm ( PST )

Location:  Mt. Shasta City Park

Main Rec. Hall, Mt. Shasta, CA

Opening Ceremony on 1st day of Season. Introduce presenters of Season Activities, celebration of music, dialoging about what nonviolence means, etc.

contact Rev. Ruth Ackerman.

 

Prayer Peace Vigil

6:00 pm - 6:00 am ( PST )

Location:  Spiritual Enrichment Center

1905 Hartnell Avenue, Redding, California

12 hour prayer peace vigil with readings, reflections, candle lighting, silence and prayer lead by various spiritual leaders from area.

contact Reverend Lynn E. Fritz

 

Friday Evening Peace Vigil

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ( EST )

Location:  The Square in Newton, NJ

Dedicated to a culture of peace, justice and non-violence. As long as the troops are occupying Iraq, this group will meet each Friday evening on the Green in Newton Square.

contact Sharon Pontier - Northwest NJ Peace Vigil.

 

Viewing of the movie, Gandhi

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm ( PST )

Location:  1756 Erringer Road, Suite 100, Simi Valley, CA 93063

The community is invited to enjoy a free viewing of the movie Gandhi.

contact Michele McClure

 

"Getting to Yes, Getting to Peace: Awakening the Third Side"

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm ( MST )

Location:  Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Avenue, Lakewood, CO

Bill Ury, "Getting to Yes, Getting to Peace: Awakening the Third Side" Presentation

contact info@milehichurch.org

 

Viewing of the movie, "Gandhi"

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  Portland Center for Spiritual Awareness

3983 NE 112th Ave, Portland, OR 97220

The public is invited to a free screening of the first half of the movie "Gandhi." The second half will be shown on 02/06/04 at 7:00 PM.

contact Larry King

 

ÒAn Evening with Arun GandhiÓ

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ( MST )

Location:  Monfort Concert Hall, Union Colony Civic Center, Greeley, CO

contact Rev. Don Lunday

 

Season for Nonviolence 2004 Opening Ceremony

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm ( EST )

Location:  Garden Chapel Center for Spiritual Awareness

234 Willard St., Cocoa, FL

Ceremonies will include peace prayers from many traditions followed by a peace candle lighting service. The service will honor the life of Mahatma Ghandi and celebrate the opening of the Season for Nonviolence with music.

contact Dale Boyer

 

Opening Ceremony

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ( EST )

Location:  Municipal Office Center, Public Meeting room,Port Huron, MI

Be present when the 64-day Seson begins in the blue water area. A variety of local groups and individual peacemakers will come together to kick off this exciting project.

contact Unity of Blue Water.

 

SNV OPENING

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ( MST )

Location:  Trolley Square(Upstairs)

700 E 600 S, Salt Lake City UT

Speakers, art show, and slide presentation begin this years SFNV 2004

contact Rev Donald Graves

 

Opening Ceremony & Chant Night for Peace

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm ( PST )

Location:  AHIAH Center for Spiritual Awakening, 277 N. El Molino Ave, Pasadena CA

Musical celebration ceremony and peace chants honoring the launch of the 2004 Season for Nonviolence. Various musical artists from southern California metaphysical community will participate. Facilitated by Rev. Herman Brooks Asst. Minister

contact Mike Lattimore RScP.

 

Launch Party -A Season for Nonviolence

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm ( EST )

Location: TORONTO METRO HALL- Council Chambers

55 John St @ King St., Toronto

Attn: Creative, Peaceful People

Carry The Vision

Join us for the launch party of A Season for Nonviolence.

We invite you and your community to participate to whatever degree you are able. In the face of the rising tide of violence let us be neither passive nor aggressive, but creative.

contact Howard Jerome.

 

'Opening Session'

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm ( EST )

Location:  Unity of Fairfax

2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA

There will be a guest speaker, music and meditation. There is no charge, bring a friend.

contact Rev. Eileen Goor.

 

Saturday, January 31, 200

64 Days of Silent Meditation

7:00 am - 8:00 am ( PST )

Location:  Religious Science Center for Spiritual Growth

317 Deetz Rd., Mt. Shasta, CA

45 minutes of daily silent meditation to honor each of the 64 days/ways of practicing nonviolence. Facilitated by Rev. Eleanor Richard.

contact Rev. Ruth Ackerman.

 

"Getting to Yes, Getting to Peace: Awakening the Third Side"

9:00 am - 4:00 pm ( MST )

Location:  Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Avenue, Lakewood, CO

Bill Ury, "Getting to Yes, Getting to Peace: Awakening the Third Side" Workshop. Call contact info@milehichurch.org

 

"Circle of Forgiveness"

10:00 am - 4:00 pm ( EST )

Location:  Unity of Fairfax

2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA

Colin Tipping and Karen Taylor Good will present this workshop. Tickets are $55.00 if you register before January 16th and $65.00 if you register after January 16th.

contact Rev. Eileen Goor .

 

2004 Opening Ceremonies ~ United Nations - Santa Cruz

4:00 pm - 6:30 pm ( PST )

Location:  Center for Conscious Living

1818 Felt Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

In the Spirit of the AGNT Synthesis Dialogues:

An open dialogue among significantly active leaders in the community around the consciousness behind non violence as a way of life & spiritual activism on a global level.

Opportunities for Community Q&A and to get actively involved.

Dialogue Panel :

*Rev. Carol Carnes ~ AGNT Leadership Council & Sr. Minister CCL

*Pat Clark ~ Vice President United Nations, SC; NAACP Member

*Bob Fitch ~ Personal Photographer, & Friend to Martin L. King, Jr.; RCNV

*Emily Reilly ~ Fmr. Mayor, Santa Cruz

*Scott Kennedy ~ Mayor, Santa Cruz; Gandhi Specialist; RCNV

*Rev. Kathy McCall ~ Sr. Minister, Unity Temple, Santa Cruz

*Rev. Deborah Johnson ~ Sr. Minister, Inner Light Ministries, Soquel

Special musical Guest:

TERRY BRADFORD!

Duet partner to Celine Dion, Linda Ronstadt, Whitney Houston, Elton John, Patti Labelle and many others, along with movie soundtracks to his credit, Terry has the uncanny ability to reach out and seize his audience in heart & mind.

contact Joy K Haley

 

Opening Ceremony/Celebration Season for Non-Violence

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  First Church of Religious Science - Oakland

5000 Clarewood Drive, Oakland, CA

Rev Joan Steadman, Sr. Minister

Kathleen Geier, RScP - SNV Task Force Director

A time of honoring, celebration, prayer, meditation, contemplation, music and more - Hear the wisdom of the Ancients - Gandhi and King's Teachers

love offering will be taken

contact Kathleen Geier

 

Imagine Peace Foundation ÒWings of UnityÓ fundraiser

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm ( MST )

Location:  Denver Marriott Hotel Ð City Center

1701 California, Denver, CO

Imagine Peace Foundation ÒWings of UnityÓ fundraiser

Dinner and Silent Auction of fine art, goods and services

Honored Speaker: Dr. Arun Gandhi (Mahatma Gandhi's grandson)

Special Guest: Rev. Lloyd G Barrett

Of the Mile Hi Church of Religious Science

Featured Performers:

Grammy nominated Tibetan flutist Nawang Khechog

Harpist Pamela Hughes

Tickets: $150 per person Peace Ambassador Level/$100 per person Peace Partner Level

Cocktail Attire  RSVP by January 10, 2004

After January 10, 2004 minimum per person price is $125

Please register online at www.blacktie-colorado.com/ticketbooth, Questions, contact Aleta Antoinette at 303.617.7507

Proceeds from the ÒWings of UnityÓ event will give birth to ÒOur Center of PeaceÓ, Imagine Peace FoundationÕs vision to offer an interactive journey toward peace through education, creative expression, connecting with spirit, and understanding that non-violence is a choice. Peace begins with each one of us. We are a mirrorÉwe can choose to reflect a state of joy, love, and kindness. By making the choice we become like the pebble tossed into the water becoming a ripple of change.

Écreating peace one person at a time

contact Aleta Antoinette

 

Dialogue Time

10:00 pm - 11:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  Religious Science Center for Spiritual Growth

317 Deetz Rd., Mt. Shasta, CA

Dialogue with Rev. Eleanor Richard facilitating--bring your thoughts to share about practicing non-violence

contact Rev. Ruth Ackerman.


February

Sunday, February 1, 2004 

Pledge of Nonviolence

( All Day )

Location:  Unity of Edmonton

16310 Stony Plain Road (Westlawn Chapel)

Edmonton, Alberta Canada

Everyone will be invited to sign a pledge of nonviolence.

contact Yvonne Racine .

 

64 Days of Silent Meditation

7:00 am - 8:00 am ( PST )

Location:  Religious Science Center for Spiritual Growth

317 Deetz Rd., Mt. Shasta, CA

45 minutes of daily silent meditation to honor each of the 64 days/ways of practicing nonviolence. Facilitated by Rev. Eleanor Richard.

contact Rev. Ruth Ackerman.

 

Peacemakers of the World

9:30 am - 10:30 am ( EST )

Location:  Unity Church of Sussex County/25 Mudcut Rd/Lafayette, NJ

Every Sunday, 2/1/04-4/4/04. Service at 9:30am and 11am.

contact Rev. Ross Campbell.

 

The Wisdom of Gandhi

10:00 am - 11:00 am ( EST )

Location:  Unity Life Center

14088-C Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly, VA

February 1 - March 7 hear a different theme on nonviolence at Sunday Service.

contact Unity Life Center.

 

Opening Ceremony & Pledge for Nonviolence

10:30 am - 12:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  Portland Center for Spiritual Awareness

3983 NE 112th, Portland, OR 97220

As part of our Sunday Celebration Service, the public is invited to our Opening Ceremony for the Season for Nonviolence, including the oppontunity to take the SNV pledge.

contact Larry King.

 

"Bowling for Columbine" video and discussion.

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm ( EST )

Location:  CCL Church Office

103 N. Washington St., Moorestown, NJ 08057

Video viewing and discussion of social activism.

contact Rev. Dr. Carol Lawson or go to Center for Conscious Living.

 

Dialogue Time

10:00 pm - 11:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  Religious Science Center for Spiritual Growth

317 Deetz Rd., Mt. Shasta, CA

Dialogue with Rev. Eleanor Richard facilitating--bring your thoughts to share about practicing non-violence.

contact Rev. Ruth Ackerman.

 

Monday, February 2, 2004 

64 Days of Silent Meditation

7:00 am - 8:00 am ( PST )

Location:  Religious Science Center for Spiritual Growth

317 Deetz Rd., Mt. Shasta, CA

45 minutes of daily silent meditation to honor each of the 64 days/ways of practicing nonviolence. Facilitated by Rev. Eleanor Richard.

contact Rev. Ruth Ackerman.

 

Be The Change - Series on Nonviolence

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ( EST )

Location:  Lakewood Business Park Executive Suites Conference Room

4301 32nd Street West, Bradenton, FL

A 4 week series on "Be The Change" "Peaceful Communication" "Peace In Our Garden" and "Creating A Beloved Community"

contact Rev. Maria Shamaya Clemente

 

Peace Cannot Be a Prison

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ( EST )

Location:  Full Circle House of Prayer

2532 South Blvd., Port Huron, MI

Hear Michigan Peace Team Member Dorothy Ritter speak about her recent visit to Gaza and the West Bank.

contact Unity of Blue Water.

 

Dialogue Time

10:00 pm - 11:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  Religious Science Center for Spiritual Growth

317 Deetz Rd., Mt. Shasta, CA

Dialogue with Rev. Eleanor Richard facilitating--bring your thoughts to share about practicing non-violence.

contact Rev. Ruth Ackerman.

 

Tuesday, February 3, 2004

Daily Online "One Minute Peacemaker"

( All Day )

Location:  Worldwide 24/7 on the Internet, from San Francisco Bay Area, California

Transform the world, one minute at a time with this daily vocal/musical/visual peace experience and practice every day of SNV.

contact Leena or go to One Minute Peacemaker.

 

64 Days of Silent Meditation

7:00 am - 8:00 am ( PST )

Location:  Religious Science Center for Spiritual Growth

317 Deetz Rd., Mt. Shasta, CA

45 minutes of daily silent meditation to honor each of the 64 days/ways of practicing nonviolence. Facilitated by Rev. Eleanor Richard.

contact Rev. Ruth Ackerman.

 

Radio Show

9:30 am - 10:00 am ( EST )

Location:  Mediation Center of Dutchess County, Inc.

29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Participated in radio show for 98.1 WKZE, describing the Mediation Center's role in 64 Ways 64 Days

contact Sara Jane Wellock

 

From Violence to Wholeness R

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ( EST )

Location:  Newman Center

505 Huron, Port Huron, MI

Join Dennis Crimmins of Blue Water Pax Christi for a 5-week course in the spirituality and practice of nonviolence.

contact Unity of Blue Water.

 

Dialogue Time

10:00 pm - 11:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  Religious Science Center for Spiritual Growth

317 Deetz Rd., Mt. Shasta, CA

Dialogue with Rev. Eleanor Richard facilitating--bring your thoughts to share about practicing non-violence.

contact Rev. Ruth Ackerman.

 

Wednesday, February 4, 2004  

Daily Online "One Minute Peacemaker"

Location:  Worldwide 24/7 on the Internet, from San Francisco Bay Area, California

Transform the world, one minute at a time with this daily vocal/musical/visual peace experience and practice every day of SNV.

contact Leena

 

Newspaper Advertisements

Location:  Waynesboro, Georgia

From Feb. 4 to March 31 The True Citizen, the local newspaper for Waynesboro and Burke County Georgia, will be featuring one large informtional ad about domestic violence, child abuse, school violence, etc. and 7 business ads with an idea to promote non-violence, in each of the 9 weekly issues.

For more information, call (706) 554-2111

contact Jill Shealy

 

64 Days of Silent Meditation

7:00 am - 8:00 am ( PST )

Location:  Religious Science Center for Spiritual Growth

317 Deetz Rd., Mt. Shasta, CA

45 minutes of daily silent meditation to honor each of the 64 days/ways of practicing nonviolence. Facilitated by Rev. Eleanor Richard.

contact Rev. Ruth Ackerman.

 

52 Week - Applying SNV Principles to our Daily Lifes

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  First Church of Religious Science - Oakland

5000 Clarewood Drive, Oakland CA

Under the leadership of Rev Linda Bernat, FCRS Practitioners will lead community and prayer, meditation and contemplation of the principles of Season for Non-Violence. Following the 52 week guidelines provided to the membership and community contact Kathleen Geier.

 

Midweek Healing Services

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ( EST )

Location:  CCL Office, 302 N Washington St., 103, Moorestown, NJ 

1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every months, services are offered at the CCL Office by ministers and Practitioners. Free.

contact Rev. Dr. Carol Lawson

 

Profile & Discussion: Mother Teresa

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  Spiritual Enrichment Center

1905 Hartnell Avenue, Redding, CA 96002

contact Reverend Lynn E. Fritz

 

"I of the Storm"

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ( EST )

Location:  Unity Church of Sussex County

25 Mudcut Rd, Lafayette, NJ 07848

This workshop series will run on Wednesday evenings from 2/4/04-3/24/04. A seven week course exploring new insights into dealing with judgment and criticism based upon Truth principles. Gain new skills for creating harmony and managing conflict. Presented by Revs. Judi and Ross Campbell.

contact Rev Ross Campbell.

 

"Is There No Other Way? The Search for a Non-violent Future

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin

240 Channing Way, San Rafael, CA 94903

This study group will be led by Sue Severin, a friend of Michael Nagler, who is the author of the above titled book that won the 2002 American Book Award. Michael is a University of California at Berkeley professor who is the chairperson of the U.C. Berkeley's Peace and Conflict Studies Program. One reviewer called the book a "vital book for us as individuals and nations, maybe even as a species".

contact Nolan Olhausen

 

Profile & Discussion: Mother Teresa

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  Spiritual Enrichment Center

1905 Hartnell Avenue, Redding, CA 96002

Multimedia presentation on the life and work of Mother Teresa. Reverend Mary Schroeder will facilitate the review and lead an interactive discussion on Mother Teresa.

contact Reverend Lynn E. Fritz

 

Book Discussion

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ( EST )

Location:  Newman Center

505 Huron, Port Huron, MI

Join with the Interfaith Coalition for Peace and Justice in a book disscussion of "Subverting Hatred: The Challenge of Nonviolence in Religious Traditions"

contact Unity of Blue Water.

 

Dialogue Time

10:00 pm - 11:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  Religious Science Center for Spiritual Growth

317 Deetz Rd., Mt. Shasta, CA

Dialogue with Rev. Eleanor Richard facilitating--bring your thoughts to share about practicing non-violence.

contact Rev. Ruth Ackerman.


Thursday, February 5, 2004

The Peace Circle Meditation

Location:  Wherever you are...

A series of 12 Peace Circle meditations will be held to honour the Season for Nonviolence. We will envision a grid of Unconditional Love encircling our Globe, supporting all those individuals and organizations working to make nonviolence our planet's operating principle.

In each of these virtual Peace circles, participants from all over the world will light candles (optional) and meditate at 7pm. IN THEIR OWN TIME ZONE using the Peace Circle Materials as a guideline. Please join us if the spirit moves you.

Peace Circle (#2): Spontaneous Connections ~ Knowings

For an e-mail copy of these Peace Circle Materials, please contact me.

contact Fay Marks.

 

Daily Online "One Minute Peacemaker"

Location:  Worldwide 24/7 on the Internet, from San Francisco Bay Area, California

Transform the world, one minute at a time with this daily vocal/musical/visual peace experience and practice every day of SNV.

contact Leena

 

64 Days of Silent Meditation

7:00 am - 8:00 am ( PST )

Location:  Religious Science Center for Spiritual Growth

317 Deetz Rd., Mt. Shasta, CA

45 minutes of daily silent meditation to honor each of the 64 days/ways of practicing nonviolence. Facilitated by Rev. Eleanor Richard.

contact Rev. Ruth Ackerman.

 

Peace Vigil

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ( EST )

Location:  The Square in Newton, NJ

Northwest New Jersey Peace Fellowship will continue this vigil as long as the troops are in Iraq.

contact Sharon Pontier.

 

The Power of Partnership

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm ( EST )

Location:  Light on the Mountains Spiritual Center

12444 Hwy 75, Ketchum, ID

Nine week class/discussion on Riane Eisler's book. Facilitated by Rev. Marty Bacher

contact Rev. John Moreland.

 

 

Cafe Socrates

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  The Oracle

51 Main St., Weed, CA

Short lecture by Alexander Kealey, PhD.: "Is Violence Due to Immaturity?" followed by discussion.

contact Rev. Ruth Ackerman .

 

Dialogue Time

10:00 pm - 11:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  Religious Science Center for Spiritual Growth

317 Deetz Rd., Mt. Shasta, CA

Dialogue with Rev. Eleanor Richard facilitating--bring your thoughts to share about practicing non-violence.

contact Rev. Ruth Ackerman.

 

Friday, February 6, 2004

 

Daily Online "One Minute Peacemaker"

Location:  Worldwide 24/7 on the Internet, from San Francisco Bay Area, California

Transform the world, one minute at a time with this daily vocal/musical/visual peace experience and practice every day of SNV.

contact Leena

 

KPOO Radio 89.5 FM PSA for Season for Nonviolence

( All Day )

Location:   KPOO radio 89.5 FM

San Francisco, Ca

Public Service Announcements of the 64 Ways and practices played throughout the day on a rotational basis from January 30th- April 4th

contact Pam O'Dea R.M.T..

 

64 Days of Silent Meditation

7:00 am - 8:00 am ( PST )

Location:  Religious Science Center for Spiritual Growth

317 Deetz Rd., Mt. Shasta, CA

45 minutes of daily silent meditation to honor each of the 64 days/ways of practicing nonviolence. Facilitated by Rev. Eleanor Richard.

contact Rev. Ruth Ackerman.

 

Friday Evening Peace Vigil

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ( EST )

Location:  The Square in Newton, NJ

Dedicated to a culture of peace, justice and non-violence. As long as the troops are occupying Iraq, this group will meet each Friday evening on the Green in Newton Square.

contact Sharon Pontier - Northwest NJ Peace Vigil.


"Let Us Be United"

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  Spiritual Enrichment Center

1905 Hartnell Avenue, Redding, CA 96002

Music, Choir, inspirational readings, reflections, prayer and candel lighting on nonviolence

contact Reverend Lynn E. Fritz

 

Viewing of the movie, "Gandhi"

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm ( PST )

Location:  Portland Center for Spiritual Awareness

3983 NE 112th Ave, Portland, OR 97220

The public is invited to the screening of the second half of the movie, "Gandhi." The first half was shown on 01/30/04.

contact Larry King.

 

Opening Ceremony: "Let Us Be United"

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  Spiritual Enrichment Center

1905 Hartnell Avenue, Redding, CA 96002

Music, community choir, prayer, inspirational messages, reflections and readings on nonviolence from a variety of spiritual leaders from the community.

contact Reverend Lynn E. Fritz.

 

Preemptive Peace-What Is It and How Do We Get There?

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ( EST )

Location:  Unity Church of Sussex County

25 Mudcut Rd, Lafayette, NJ 07871

Rev. Frederick Boyle-presenter. He has traveled to Iraq and Baghdad.

contact Rev. Ross Campbell.

 

Putting A Human Face on Homosexuality

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ( EST )

Location:  St. Paul Episcopal Church

3201 Gratiot, Port Huron, MI

In an effort to reduce fear of those who are different form ourselves and to better understand gay and lesbian people and their families, Blue Water Pride and PFLAG Detroit are sponsoring this event.

contact Unity of Blue Water.

 

Dialogue Time

10:00 pm - 11:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  Religious Science Center for Spiritual Growth

317 Deetz Rd., Mt. Shasta, CA

Dialogue with Rev. Eleanor Richard facilitating--bring your thoughts to share about practicing non-violence.

contact Rev. Ruth Ackerman.

 

Saturday, February 7, 2004

 

Daily Online "One Minute Peacemaker"

Location:  Worldwide 24/7 on the Internet, from San Francisco Bay Area, California

Transform the world, one minute at a time with this daily vocal/musical/visual peace experience and practice every day of SNV.

contact Leena

 

KPOO radio 89.5FM Public Service Announcements

( All Day )

Location:  KPOO radio 89.5FM

San Francisco, CA and World Wide Web www.kpoo.com

PSAs of the 64 Ways and Practices played daily on a rotational basis.

contact Pam O'Dea R.M.T..

 

64 Days of Silent Meditation

7:00 am - 8:00 am ( PST )

Location:  Religious Science Center for Spiritual Growth

317 Deetz Rd., Mt. Shasta, CA

45 minutes of daily silent meditation to honor each of the 64 days/ways of practicing nonviolence. Facilitated by Rev. Eleanor Richard.

contact Rev. Ruth Ackerman.

 

Peace by Piece

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  Santa Anita Church, 226 W. Colorado Blvd., Arcadia, CA 91007. 626-588-1043

Interactive workshop where participants work together to create and design a workbook to assist others on their quest to stop the violence and increase the peace.

contact Karen or go to Santa Anita Church.

 

Cards and Board Games for Peace

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ( EST )

Location:  Upper Level Acoustic Cafe

1227 10 Ave., Port Huron MI

Join in an evening of fun and fellowship to raise funds to support the SNV activities in our community.

contact Unity of Blue Water.

 

Dialogue Time

10:00 pm - 11:00 pm ( PST )

Location:  Religious Science Center for Spiritual Growth

317 Deetz Rd., Mt. Shasta, CA

Dialogue with Rev. Eleanor Richard facilitating--bring your thoughts to share about practicing non-violence.