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Welcome, from People of the Way,
to the...
UN DECADE FOR A CULTURE OF
PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE FOR
THE CHILDREN OF THE WORLD...
What is a culture of Nonviolence?
The Fellowship of Reconciliation, the oldest
interfaith peace and justice
organisation in the world, suggests that a
culture of nonviolence....
Teaches conflict resolution and
respect for human rights, both in homes and in
schools;
Promotes racial and economic
justice, including the equitable distribution of
global resources;
Works for the abolition of nuclear
weapons and war;
Nurtures the spiritual roots of
nonviolence and compassion in all religions;
Supports diversity and encourages
multiculturalism in all structures of society;
Embraces the sanctity of all
living things and values the earth itself.
Would you like to add anything?
This is a good starting point to explore a deeper
understanding of
what we mean by a culture of peace and
nonviolence within our communities.
Perhaps we can reflect on how and when we
experience this culture in our lives.
People fo the Way will be engaging in this task
over the next twelve months
and hope that you will join us - and let us know
what you discover!
Meantime, in this issue, we ask you to decide if
you wish to continue receiving our newsletter and
in what format, we invite you to make a donation
to help with costs, there is a note about FVTW
book prices and news of our activities around the
country.
Please respond and help us feel that our efforts
to continue our connection with you are
worthwhile.
With peace and blessings for the year and Decade
ahead
People of the WayLocal News
From Violence To Wholeness programme in
Carlisle, WA
After a long weekend at Warnbro the From Violence
To Wholeness programme has been relaunched in
Carlisle. The proposed Tuesday group has joined
with the on-going Thursday group. Newcomers are
most welcome to come along.
The group meets from 9.45am to midday each
Thursday morning at 33 Solar Way, Carlisle.
For more details contact Sr. Mary Keely on 9470
5610, or Ann Semaan on 9277 9604
Maranantha FVTW Course
This weekly course will commence again this year
at the Perth Archdiocesan Centre for adult faith
education on
Tuesday July 24th and run for ten weeks from 9.30am
until 12noon.
Please contact Maranatha if you're interested on
9212 9311 or email:
m.eccles@ceowa.perth.catholic.edu.au
Strategies For Peace and Nonviolence in
Our World
We have been invited to present at the Inigo
Spirituality and Justice Centre at John XXIII
College on this topic - a wonderful opportunity
to engage with a school community about a
spirituality of active nonviolence - let your
friends know and come along....
Tuesday March 27th, 7.30 - 9.30pm in the Multi-Purpose
Room - donation $5
WA Catholic Teachers Conference
Brendan has been invited to facilitate four
workshops at this inaugural conference on July 9
& 10th this year at Notre Dame University -
the theme will flow from 'nurturing a culture of
peace and nonviolence in Catholic school
classrooms and communities' - more details will
follow - if you're interested in co-facilitating
or helping with the planning, we'd love to hear
from you.
Peace Programme in Schools
The Help Increase The Peace Programme (HIPP) is
an offshoot of the Alternatives to Violence
Program (AVP), which is being introduced into
primary schools, after some initial training
through workshops. The first school in WA to
embark on the programme was the Spearwood
Alternative Primary School, and four facilitators
undertook the HIPP and TIPP programme (Transforming
into Peace, aimed at lower primary students)
Both programmes were covered in ten weeks,
meeting for an afternoon a week. Through a
variety of different activities geared to the
stages of child development, topics such as
conflict, violence, peacemaking, forgiveness,
active listening, etc. were covered in groups.
For further details please contact:
Denise Stone on (08) 9418 6539
FVTW Facilitator Training in WA
We are planning to host a facilitator training
course/retreat at the end of June.
This is likely to be a week-end (with residential
option) at Warnbro' if we can arrange the venue.
The aim of the course will be to prepare
participants to facilitate the FVTW program in
their own communities and the training will be
experiential as well as including time for
prayer, reflection and sharing....if you feel
inclined towards spreading the spirituality of
active nonviolence, get in touch with Brendan or
Ann on 9472 4227
Weekly Meditation Times
Two weekly meditation sessions at the Mercy
Houses of Hospitality, 113 Tyler St, Tuart Hill
Mondays 6.30 - 7.30am
(tel: 9444 5750, Mary or Teresa)
and Solar Way, Carlisle, Tuesdays 7.30 - 8.30am (tel:
9470 56 10, Mary or Maureen)
All People of the Way and friends welcome.
From Violence to Wholeness Books
These are now priced at $28
plus postage for single copies
or $23 plus postage for copies
of 5 or more.
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