One-Day Workshop-Retreat.
Holy Family Parish Hall, 4 Prospect St., Essex Junction
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER by emailing marybethredmond@comcast.net
Donation: $10 at the door; program begins at 9:30 a.m.

Learn what the often misunderstood concept of nonviolence is all about and the hope it offers a tired, warring world. Spend a day immersed in the spirituality and practice of nonviolent action during this interactive retreat.

- Learn the history of Catholic Church teaching on war and peace up to the present moment.
- Understand how nonviolent action can replace violence to overcome our fears and protect what we love and value.
- Begin to use nonviolent power to create the relationships and the world we seek.

Facilitators: Laurie Gagne, PhD and John Reuwer, MD, adjunct professors of theology, peace and conflict resolution at St. Michael's College. Both are long-time activists involved with conflicts in Central America, Congo, Colombia, the Middle East, and violence in urban America.

"May nonviolence become the hallmark of our decisions, our relationships and our actions." - Pope Francis

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