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SUMMARY:World Labyrinth Day: WALK AS ONE AT 1
DESCRIPTION:Ashlanders Sara Hopkins and Elizabeth Austin\, Veriditas-trained Labyrinth Facilitators\, are delighted to announce Ashland’s World Labyrinth Day Celebration\, May 4\, 2024\, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM\, at the Trinity Garden Labyrinth\, 44 N. Second Street\, Ashland. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to participate in the international Worldwide Labyrinth Day\, when thousands of people in locations across the planet will be Walking for Peace at 1 PM in their local time zones\, starting in Australia. “Walk as One at 1” was founded by The Labyrinth Society in 2009. More than 90 sites around the world will offer Labyrinth Walks this year. Here’s a video summary of 80 events from the 2023 World Labyrinth Day. \nWorld Labyrinth Day is a free\, non-denominational event open to all\, including children under 12 when accompanied by parent or guardian. No registration required.  Newcomers to the labyrinth experience are welcome. \nLearn more about this event here:
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/world-labyrinth-day-may-4/
LOCATION:Trinity Garden Labyrinth\, 44 N. Second Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith,Nonviolence
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SUMMARY:Our Wise Friends: An Animal Blessing
DESCRIPTION:The Lotus Institute is excited to welcome spiritual teachers and partners Kaira Jewel Lingo & Adam Bucko to join us for this dharma festival where we celebrate the gifts\, insights and guidance we receive from the animals we meet. \nLed by Kaira\, Adam\, Larry\, and Peggy\, we’ll share wisdom from our animal friends\, while exploring our reciprocity and interconnectedness with the natural world as a whole. The event will include music\, meditation\, dharma teachings and a special ceremony to receive and extend the blessing between all beings. \nApril is a special month filled with commemorative days honoring our wise friends. \nHere’s a few of our favorites: Earth Day; National Pet Day; World Rat Day; International Bat Appreciation Day; Dog Therapy Appreciation Day; and now our very own Animal Blessings. \nReady to register? Click here.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/our-wise-friends-an-animal-blessing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allies,InterFaith
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SUMMARY:FOR: Conversation with Rev. Fahed Abuakel
DESCRIPTION:As a part of the Gathering Voices monthly series\, Fellowship of Reconciliation to host Rev. Fahed Abuakel for an online discussion about peace making in Palestine amid the Israeli assault on the Gaza strip. \nOne of the most prominent Palestinian Christian leaders in the world\, Rev. Fahed Abuakel was born in Kafr Yasif\, in the Galilee. He was ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church – USA in 1978 and in 2002 became the first Arab-American to lead a major U.S. denomination. \nHe has a BA from Southeastern University\, a Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary\, and a Doctor of Divinity from the McCormick Theological Seminary. He has served the Presbyterian Church in numerous executive capacities including: Moderator of its 214th General Assembly\, General Assembly Commissioner\, board member of the National Middle Eastern Ministries Committee\, and member of the Outreach\, Christian Education\, and Peacemaking Committees of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. Rev. Abuakel was instrumental in mission trips to Kenya\, Haiti\, Brazil\, Egypt\, Israel and Palestine. \nFOR-USA is proud and honored to work with Rev. Abuakel and count him among our core team. Make sure not to miss this important and inspiring conversation. Register now! \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/for-conversation-with-rev-fahed-abuakel/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allies,InterFaith,War & Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240217T170000
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SUMMARY:Storytelling and Potluck Lunch with David West
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, February 17 @ 3:00pm in the Great Hall RVUUF will host a potluck and storytelling afternoon with David West\, (Enrolled: Citizen Potawatomi Nation) and Director Emeritus of SOU’s Native American Studies Program.  After inviting everyone to share in a water and food blessing\, David will share stories with a focus on water and seven generations planning.  This is a wonderful opportunity to experience traditional oral storytelling from one who was raised and trained in this tradition. \nAs David says\, “Come and listen because in that storytelling there may be one word\, one sentence\, one story that was meant just for you.  And it might answer a question of need that you hadn’t even asked.  That’s the wisdom of this storytelling time.”  Bring your favorite potluck dish (hot or cold) to share.  Also\, please bring your own table setting\, mug and silverware. \nRVUUF will provide paper napkins\, coffee\, tea\, and water.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/storytelling-and-potluck-lunch-with-david-west/
LOCATION:Rogue Vally UU Fellowship\, Ashland\, Oreogn\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Allies,Indigenous Sovereignty,InterFaith
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SUMMARY:Life Under Occupation: Film and Q&A Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 18 at noon PST\, Voices from the Holy Land will host its February Gathering Voices Conversation with four speakers and short films. \nThe four short videos reveal what it’s like for Palestinians to live under occupation\, hosted by Voices from the Holy Land\, moderated by FOR’s Ariel Gold \nWhen: Sunday\, February 18\, 2024 at 3:00 pm ET/ 12 noon PT. \nWhere: online \nWatch the films for free at your convenience; then join the Q&A Discussion with: \n\nMichael Lynk:  Associate Professor of Law at Western University\, former UNHCR Special Rapporteur for Palestinian territories\nOmar Haramy:  Director of Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center in Jerusalem\nTariq Hathaleen:  Palestinian activist in the South Hebron Hills and English teacher\nAriel Gold (moderator):  Executive Director\, Fellowship of Reconciliation-USA\n\nWith the world’s attention focused on Israel’s “War on Gaza” it is easy to overlook increased Israeli military actions and growing settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.  More than 700\,000 Israeli settlers live in 279 illegal settlements across the occupied West Bank\, including 14 in the occupied East Jerusalem.  Since October 7\, 2023\, Israeli military and settler attacks have killed more than 320 Palestinians. Both the United States and the United ­Kingdom have announced visa bans on violent settlers due to this flare-up. \nWatch the Trailer: Tinyurl.com/VFHL-February2024Trailer \nYou must register to receive access to the films and then join the discussion on February 18 \nRegister here: Tinyurl.com/VFHL-February2024 \nThis event will be instead of a February Gathering Voices conversation. March 2024 Gathering Voices will be with Walter Wink and June Keener Wink 2023-2024 fellow Rabbi May Ye
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/life-under-occupation-film-and-qa-discussion/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith,Nonviolence,War & Peace
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SUMMARY:Awakening to Humanity’s Sacred Mission
DESCRIPTION:An International Symposium and Call to Action\nFebruary 9-11\, 18\, 2024 \nREGISTER NOW \nThis uniquely inspired online global event is primarily dedicated to hosting the vision of Ervin Laszlo and his powerful call to “Awakening Humanity’s Sacred Mission.” The international Symposium is a collaboration produced by UNITY EARTH in deep partnership with the Source of Synergy Foundation\, Laszlo Institute\, The Holomovement\, Unify\, Light on Light\, SINE Network\, Humanity’s Team\, Good of the Whole and other global organizations. \nThis event stands out due to its unprecedented global collaboration and its core focus on deep engagement. It serves as a worldwide rallying point for Humanity’s Sacred Mission\, emphasizing actionable steps and mass mobilization in transformative movements for the greater good. \n“Awakening to Humanity’s Sacred Mission” is based on the proposition that humanity has a sacred mission\, and that seeking and advancing this shared sacred mission is of urgent and vital interest. The religions and spiritual traditions speak of this mission of humanity\, and claim that we have a sacred or divine obligation to pursue it. \nThe Symposium seeks to uncover key aspects of the sacred mission of humanity\, and to highlight its meaning for our life and future. This global event will also be offering a variety of powerful action invitations to the audience to join together in awakening our shared sacred mission. \nPursuing a sacred mission gives people meaning in life\, helping to overcome pessimism\, inertia and depression. Those who awaken to their sacred mission then become a part of a great wave of consciousness “upshifting” humanity toward our next level of consciousness. \nThe dates February 9-11 are across the Lunar New Year 2024 which will be the beginning of the Year of the Dragon. \nThe Symposium will have two sessions each day for three days (February 9-11)\, to cover all time zones. Both sessions on any single day will cover the same daily theme with a variety of speakers. There is also a Harvest Day with two sessions a week later on February 18th to follow up and follow through for the audience and speakers. \nAttendees/participants are invited to participate in one session each day including the harvest day in order to complete attendance at the Symposium. They are not expected to attend both sessions on any given day but may if they so choose. \nSession 1 times 10 am EDT – 1pm EDT / 4pm CET – 7 CET\nSession 2 times 6pm EDT – 9 pm EDT / 10am AEDT – 1pm AEDT
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/awakening-to-humanitys-sacred-mission/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith
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SUMMARY:EMERGENCY SUMMIT FOR GAZA: Ceasefire\, Saving Lives\, Building Peace
DESCRIPTION:Fellowship of Reconcilliation and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition are hosting an Emergency Summit for Gaza in Chicago and online Friday January 12 and Saturday January 13. \nFrom FOR director\, Ariel Gold ” \nConveners: Rev. Jesse Jackson\, Rainbow Push Coalition\, Arab American Institute\, Fellowship of Reconciliation\, and more to come. \nSpeakers include: Rev. Jesse Jackson\, Rev. Fahed Abuakel\, Dr. James Zogby\, Peter Beinart\, Congressman Johnathon Jackson\, Rabbi Arthur Waskow\, Rabbi Phyllis Berman\, Dr. Nina Turner\, Illinois State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid\, Rev. Frederick Haynes \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/emergency-summit-for-gaza-ceasefire-saving-lives-building-peace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allies,InterFaith,War & Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231121T150000
DTSTAMP:20231116T200222Z
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SUMMARY:FOR Gathering Voices: The Wall Between – What Jews and Palestinians Don't Want to Know About Each Other
DESCRIPTION:FOR invites you to join us next Tuesday\, November 21st for our monthly Gathering Voices event as I speak to Raja Khouri and Jeffrey Wilkinson\, the authors of the groundbreaking new book “The Wall Between: What Jews and Palestinians Don’t Want to Know About Each Other”. The book\, released just a few days before October 7\, offers concrete ways for Jews and Palestinians to speak (and listen) differently to each other — how needed this is right now cannot be overstated. \n“That this book even exists is remarkable\,” raved Peter Beinart. It’s extraordinarily difficult for a Palestinian and a Jew to write a book that fairly conveys the dominant mood in both communities about Palestine – Israel. But this book not only exists – it’s wise\, engaging and deeply humane. It will prove an essential text in bringing diaspora Jews and Palestinians together in the justice movement that this moment demands\,” he stated. \nSince the horrific massacres on October 7\, people have been choosing sides like it’s a football game. But\, it’s not. Lives and the future and safety of all people in Israel/Palestine are the stakes. Right now\, one child in Gaza is dying every ten minutes. The unprecedented vitriol that is manifesting on university campuses and social media isn’t moving us any closer to peace. What is needed instead is reconciliation based on justice and the inherent worth of all people. All of us\, whether Israeli or Palestinian\, Jewish\, Muslim\, or Christian\, are created in the image of G-d. \nThis inspiring book presents Arabs and Jews with the challenge of seeing the “other” as we want them to see us – fully human\, with our hurts\, history\, and hopes for the future\,” said Dr. James Zogby\, president and founder of the Arab American Institute. “It is a pure application of Martin Buber on the importance of forming ‘I-Thou relationships’ because when we recognize the humanity of others\, it enhances our own humanity\, as well.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/for-gathering-voices-the-wall-between-what-jews-and-palestinians-dont-want-to-know-about-each-other/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:InterFaith,War & Peace
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SUMMARY:Answering the Call: October 15
DESCRIPTION:What work is the universe asking of us at this time? What work is the Earth asking of us at this time? What work are the other species asking of us at this time? What work are the youth asking of us at this time? What work are the future generations of humans asking of us? What work are our hearts asking of us?”  -–Matthew Fox \n  \nWe can discover our own unique contribution to life and to the Earth by listening to what is calling each of us at this moment of “meta-crisis” on the planet. In this daylong we will draw upon teachings and practices from spiritual teachers and psychologists\, share songs and poetry\, and use journaling and discussion to explore how to answer our call to make a positive difference with our life in a way that is deeply fulfilling. As Howard Thurman puts it\, “Ask what makes you come alive then go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” We invite you to join with others around the world to listen and come alive in answer to Earth’s call. \n  \nWorkshop Leaders \nShoshana Alexander\, MA\, is an author\, teacher\, developmental editor\, playwright\, actor\, and mother\, and in all roles has tried to make a positive difference for the Earth. She is the author of several books\, including In Praise of Single Parents and Women’s Ventures/Women’s Visions\, and is co-author of Awakening Joy with James Baraz. Shoshana has guided numerous books into print in the areas of Buddhism\, psychology\, and spirituality\, includingThe Findhorn Garden\, Radical Acceptance (Tara Brach)\, Faith and LovingKindness (Sharon Salzberg)\, and Bouncing Back (Linda Graham). She has taught high school and university courses in the humanities\, and created a number of performance pieces\, including a full-length play\, “Taking Our Life\,” which highlights ecocide and humanity’s imperative to choose life. This “Answering the Call” daylong is based on her previous in-person workshop offered in Ashland\, Oregon\, where she lives. In early 2024\, she is offering a three-month course on-line to further explore how we can answer the call of the Earth at this time. \nJames Baraz has been a meditation teacher since 1978 and leads retreats\, workshops and classes in the U.S and abroad. He is the creator and teacher of the online Awakening Joy course\, since 2003. He’s also a co-founding teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre\, California\, where he started the Family Program and the Community Dharma Leader Program. In recent years\, he has also focused on dharma and climate change\, and serves as a guiding teacher to One Earth Sangha\, a Virtual EcoCenter devoted to Buddhist responses to climate change. His books include Awakening Joy with Shoshana Alexander\, and Awakening Joy for Kids with Michele Lilyanna. He loves mentoring and bringing out the best in others.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/answering-the-call-october-15/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:InterFaith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T173000
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SUMMARY:Lotus Institute: September’s Talk with Dr. Larry Ward
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the September online dharma talk. The theme will be posted soon to our website\, and across Instagram and Facebook. \nWednesday\, September 20 \n4:00–5:30 pm pt | 7:00–8:30 pm et \nDonation-based event \nhttps://www.thelotusinstitute.org/events-all/september-talk
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/lotus-institute-septembers-talk-with-dr-larry-ward/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith
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SUMMARY:Live meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this 30-minute online meditation led by Peggy Rowe Ward. The theme will focus on our tree ancestors and the deep rooted friendship and wisdom they provide all beings. Bring a memory of your favorite tree to join us on the cushion! \nWednesday\, September 13 \n5:30–6:00 am pt | 8:30–9:00 am et \nDonation-based event \n  \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/live-meditation-with-peggy-rowe-ward/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230804T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230804T170000
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SUMMARY:CULTIVATING WISDOM THROUGH HEALING ENGAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION:This event is Hosted by Nichol Chase and Notable Guests from the Lotus Institute. \nIs wisdom an immutable essence that only some possess\, or can it be cultivated? \nIn this online series\, Nichol Chase will engage in deep and meaningful conversations about cultivating wisdom through healing trauma\, self-mastery\, and building meaningful relationships. Dr. Daniel Siegel will join Nichol to discuss mindfulness through the lens of Interpersonal Neurobiology. Mahshid Hager\, LCSW\, will join to discuss movement through the lens of Somatic Experiencing. And Tracy Stackhouse will join to discuss music through the lens of the Polyvagal Theory. \nThroughout millennia\, some have described desirable human characteristics or gifts as immutable essences that are hard to train and require innate potential. In spite of this\, empirical research has revealed that expert abilities\, gifts or even wisdom are greatly influenced by the environment – which suggests that leaders are not born\, they are also made. In the paper Wisdom and how to cultivate it\, Igor Grossman suggests\, “The emerging evidence begins to suggest that from a constructivist point of view\, the potential for wise thinking emerged in the interaction of the person and their environment. It is up to us to realize this potential through the ways we view the self\, the situation\, and the world around us.”\nThroughout the series\, Nichol will talk about the Wisdom Building Method framework she developed during her time as a Garrison Institute Fellow. It draws upon the scientific disciplines of Interpersonal Neurobiology\, Somatic Experiencing and the Polyvagal Theory to inspire healing engagement through practice. \nTIMING\nAll sessions will run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET\nFriday August 4\nTuesday August 8\nFriday August 11\nThe Zoom link will be emailed to you within 24 hours of signup.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/cultivating-wisdom-through-healing-engagement/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:InterFaith,Nonviolence
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SUMMARY:Peace Village Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:The music and magic of Peace Village Festival is back! After a 6 year hiatus we are rebirthing and reimagining Peace Village. While retaining the great musical lineup\, including late night electronic dance parties\, we are opting for a more unitfied gathering\, with one music stage\, group participation song circles with some of our musicians\, yoga\, cacao ceremonies\, and a few choice workshops. One of the largest Summer Music\, Arts\, and Wellness Festivals in Southern Oregon\, Peace Village takes place on June 23-25 at Jackson Wellsprings Hot Mineral Springs Resort in Ashland\, Oregon\, from 6pm to 2:30am on Friday\, 11am to 2:30am on Saturday\, & 11am to 11pm Sunday. This year’s event builds upon our tradition of high quality music with another amazing lineup. \nFeaturing a local and national lineup of world renowned and beloved musicians\, the festival offers both familiar and new music in a variety of genres. Friday\, June 23rd features 2 amazing singer song writers in Windsong Martin and Alice Di Micele and their stellar bands. Saturday showcases the beautiful voice and songs of Tina Malia\, who will be playing her first concert in the are in several years\, along with the hypnotic sounds of Freedom Tribe\, which feature the soul stirring songs of Freedom and virtuoso guitarist Al Torre. Saturday will also feature  the acoustic\, sweet sounds of Sasha Rose and the incredibly talented Max Ribner. Sunday winds up with some really special treats\, including the world music of Shimshai\, the esteemed Jah Levi and his ensemble\, African Kora player extraordinaire Youssoupha Sidibe\, and opens with fan favorite Sara Tone. DJs for the late night dances Friday and Saturday nights  To Be Announced. \nFor one weekend in June\, Jackson Wellsprings transcends time and space to become a Peace Village\, going beyond ordinary realms to create a unique village setting of peace and community. The event brings the very best of Southern Oregon style and hospitality. Festival goers can enjoy three days of original live music\, stellar late night electronic shows\, an artisans’ market\, visionary artists\, and delicious gourmet vegetarian meals and snacks.* \nThe rejuvenating waters of Jackson Wellsprings\, including a hot mineral soaking pool\, full size swimming pool\, sauna\, and steam bath\, will be available late into the night.** This is a family friendly event. The festival also features Late Night music around the fire and late morning Yoga in the Community Room. A limited number of camping passes are available. \n* Food is available for purchase in the Conscious Food Court at Peace Village Festival. \n** Unlimited use of the Wellsprings pool and spa facilities over the weekend is included with the purchase of a Full Weekend Festival Pass and a Weekend Festival All Access Pass\, or available for a modest cost at the event as an add-on to other ticket options. \n*** Tickets are transferable but non-refundable\n*** Absolutely no alcohol\, dogs or drugs at the event or anywhere onsite. \nGMO free Ashland celebration May 20 park
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/peace-village-festival-2023/
LOCATION:Jackson Wellprings\, 2253 HIGHWAY 99 N\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith,Nonviolence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230521T210000
DTSTAMP:20230414T181352Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T181352Z
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SUMMARY:Emma's Revolution Concert May 21
DESCRIPTION:Update: \nThis concert has been rescheduled for May 21. Tickets will be honored if already purchased for the April 16 date. If you are unable to attend on May 21\, please contact Rogue Valley Peace Choir for a refund. \nEmma’s Revolution\, the renowned activist duo of Pat Humphries and Sandy O\, returns to Ashland for a concert hosted by the secular Rogue Valley Peace Choir. Advance tickets are available in Ashland prior to the day of the concert at the Music Coop\, 268 East Main St.\, and Paddington Station\, 125 East Main St.\, for $20. Tickets at the door are $25. The often irreverent duo’s songs have been sung for the Dalai Lama\, covered by Holly Near and praised by Pete Seeger\, who was a dear friend and mentor to the duo. Emma’s Revolution has a national presence among communities\, organizations and venues that share the duo’s vision of valuing people over profit\, choosing compassion over violence\, demanding accountability\, and building a more just and sustainable world. The Rogue Valley Peace Choir mission is to promote peace\, social justice and environmental stewardship through song. \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/emmas-revolution-concert-april-16/
LOCATION:Rogue Vally UU Fellowship\, Ashland\, Oreogn\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230124T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230124T190000
DTSTAMP:20230112T175742Z
CREATED:20230101T175424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T175742Z
UID:10000688-1674579600-1674586800@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Welcome the 118th Congress with Action - FCNL
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday\, January 24\, 8:00 PM Eastern \nLearn about the policy opportunities in the 118th Congress\, which begins in January 2023\, and how you can effectively engage your representatives during the February congressional recess. \nDon’t buy into doom and gloom. From seeking justice in partnership with Native communities to making key investments to prevent conflict before it occurs both at home and abroad\, the newly seated 118th Congress presents opportunities to advance policies for peace and justice. Join FCNL’s Advocacy staff to learn how you can effectively engage your Representative while they are home during the February congressional recess. \nHave questions ahead of time? Use the comment box on the form or email us at Lobby@fcnl.org. \nSign Up Here
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/welcome-the-118th-congress-with-action-fcnl/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230115T170000
DTSTAMP:20230112T140100Z
CREATED:20230112T140100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T140100Z
UID:10000685-1673794800-1673802000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Day Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join the Grants Pass Remembrance Coalition for a Community Event! \nCommunity Conversation \nExplore what it means for Grants Pass to embody MLK’s vision of the beloved community. His vision inspires us to reflect on our history as a sundown Town and create a new identity as a Sunrise Community. \nHistorical Reconciliation \nWe will journey through the three R’s of reconciliation: remembrance\, repair\, and redemption. \nFamilies are welcome\nThe main event will be geared toward older audiences. Age appropriate materials will be provided for children to engage with MLK’s vision. \nReach out to gpremembrance@gmail.com with questions or for more information. \nSunday Jan 15 3 p.m.\nGP HS\nPerforming Arts Center \n“But the end is reconciliation; the end is redemption; the end is the creation of the beloved community\,” MLK \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day-gathering/
LOCATION:Grants Pass High School\, 830 NE 9th St\,\, Grants Pass\, OR\, 97526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230102
DTSTAMP:20221229T234859Z
CREATED:20221229T161621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221229T234859Z
UID:10000683-1672444800-1672617599@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Sacred Labyrinth Walk to New Year
DESCRIPTION:Ashland’s 24th Community Labyrinth Walk to New Year starts December 31\, 2022\, from 3:30 PM – 1:00 AM January 1\, 2023\, resumes January 1\, 2023\, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Wesley Hall on the campus of Ashland First United Methodist Church\, 175 N. Main St.\, Ashland\, Oregon. \nEveryone is welcome to the nondenominational\, interfaith event. \nFind the complete schedule on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/AshlandSacredWalkToNewYear.  The labyrinth walk is free to all. Donations provide the only funding and are gratefully accepted. \nRead more about the event here.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/sacred-labyrinth-walk-to-new-year/
LOCATION:Wesley Hall\, 175 N Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221211T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221211T170000
DTSTAMP:20221202T162042Z
CREATED:20221202T161925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T162042Z
UID:10000679-1670770800-1670778000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Siskiyou Singers "Very Merry Mozart" Concert
DESCRIPTION:Siskiyou Singers and Mark Reppert Music Director present the 40th anniversary celebration concert\, with full orchestra. \nPerformances of “Very Merry Mozart” will be at SOU’s Music Recital Hall in Ashland on Friday\, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday\, Dec. 10 and 11\, at 3:00 p.m. General admission is $20 ($5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders). Tickets are available from choir members and online. \nJoin the Siskiyou Singers as they celebrate their 40th anniversary with two works by Mozart: Coronation Mass\, a piece full of sprightly themes and joyous melodies\, and Regina Coeli\, a delicious filigreed pastry praising the “Queen of Heaven.” \nThe concert’s second half will feature a variety of holiday favorites\, including Jason Robert Brown’s ecstatic Chanukah Suite; a jazz interpretation of It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year; and a shimmering version of Silent Night\, arranged by Mathew Culloton. As is its tradition\, the choir will conclude the concert with John Rutter’s rollicking take on We Wish You A Merry Christmas.. \nDIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE \nThe SOU Music Recital Hall is located in the Music Building on the SOU Campus\, 450 South Mountain Avenue in Ashland. Free parking for the concerts is available on South Mountain Avenue across from the west entrance to the Music Building. \nDirections From I-5 North: Take Exit 19 and go west on Valley View Road. Turn left at the light onto Highway 99\, heading to downtown Ashland. Highway 99 will become North Main Street. Continue on Main Street through downtown Ashland. Main Street will become Siskiyou Boulevard at the end of downtown. Continue south on Siskiyou Boulevard. Turn right on South Mountain Avenue. The SOU Music Building is the third building on the left. Parking is to the right. \nDirections from I-5 South: Take Exit 11 and merge onto Highway 99. Continue on Highway 99 until it meets Siskiyou Boulevard. Bear right onto Siskiyou Boulevard. Continue on Siskiyou Boulevard and turn left on South Mountain Avenue. The SOU Music Building is the third building on the left. Parking is on the right. \n  \nTickets $20 ($5 with Oregon Trail Card or Student ID) at Music Coop or Padington Station in Ashland \nBuy Tickets Now!
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/siskiyou-singers-very-merry-mozart-concert/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221211T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221211T170000
DTSTAMP:20221202T162227Z
CREATED:20221201T162209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T162227Z
UID:10000680-1670770800-1670778000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Siskiyou Singers "Very Merry Mozart" Concert
DESCRIPTION:Siskiyou Singers and Mark Reppert Music Director present the 40th anniversary celebration concert\, with full orchestra. \nPerformances of “Very Merry Mozart” will be at SOU’s Music Recital Hall in Ashland on Friday\, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday\, Dec. 10 and 11\, at 3:00 p.m. General admission is $20 ($5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders). Tickets are available from choir members and online. \nJoin the Siskiyou Singers as they celebrate their 40th anniversary with two works by Mozart: Coronation Mass\, a piece full of sprightly themes and joyous melodies\, and Regina Coeli\, a delicious filigreed pastry praising the “Queen of Heaven.” \nThe concert’s second half will feature a variety of holiday favorites\, including Jason Robert Brown’s ecstatic Chanukah Suite; a jazz interpretation of It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year; and a shimmering version of Silent Night\, arranged by Mathew Culloton. As is its tradition\, the choir will conclude the concert with John Rutter’s rollicking take on We Wish You A Merry Christmas.. \nDIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE \nThe SOU Music Recital Hall is located in the Music Building on the SOU Campus\, 450 South Mountain Avenue in Ashland. Free parking for the concerts is available on South Mountain Avenue across from the west entrance to the Music Building. \nDirections From I-5 North: Take Exit 19 and go west on Valley View Road. Turn left at the light onto Highway 99\, heading to downtown Ashland. Highway 99 will become North Main Street. Continue on Main Street through downtown Ashland. Main Street will become Siskiyou Boulevard at the end of downtown. Continue south on Siskiyou Boulevard. Turn right on South Mountain Avenue. The SOU Music Building is the third building on the left. Parking is to the right. \nDirections from I-5 South: Take Exit 11 and merge onto Highway 99. Continue on Highway 99 until it meets Siskiyou Boulevard. Bear right onto Siskiyou Boulevard. Continue on Siskiyou Boulevard and turn left on South Mountain Avenue. The SOU Music Building is the third building on the left. Parking is on the right. \n  \nTickets $20 ($5 with Oregon Trail Card or Student ID) at Music Coop or Padington Station in Ashland \nBuy Tickets Now!
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/siskiyou-singers-very-merry-mozart-concert-2/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221209T210000
DTSTAMP:20221202T022442Z
CREATED:20221201T201832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T022442Z
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SUMMARY:Siskiyou Singers to Celebrate 40th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Siskiyou Singers and Mark Reppert Music Director present the 40th anniversary celebration concert\, with full orchestra. \nPerformances of “Very Merry Mozart” will be at SOU’s Music Recital Hall in Ashland on Friday\, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday\, Dec. 10 and 11\, at 3:00 p.m. General admission is $20 ($5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders). Tickets are available from choir members and online. \nJoin the Siskiyou Singers as they celebrate their 40th anniversary with two works by Mozart: Coronation Mass\, a piece full of sprightly themes and joyous melodies\, and Regina Coeli\, a delicious filigreed pastry praising the “Queen of Heaven.” \nThe concert’s second half will feature a variety of holiday favorites\, including Jason Robert Brown’s ecstatic Chanukah Suite; a jazz interpretation of It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year; and a shimmering version of Silent Night\, arranged by Mathew Culloton. As is its tradition\, the choir will conclude the concert with John Rutter’s rollicking take on We Wish You A Merry Christmas.. \nDIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE \nThe SOU Music Recital Hall is located in the Music Building on the SOU Campus\, 450 South Mountain Avenue in Ashland. Free parking for the concerts is available on South Mountain Avenue across from the west entrance to the Music Building. \nDirections From I-5 North: Take Exit 19 and go west on Valley View Road. Turn left at the light onto Highway 99\, heading to downtown Ashland. Highway 99 will become North Main Street. Continue on Main Street through downtown Ashland. Main Street will become Siskiyou Boulevard at the end of downtown. Continue south on Siskiyou Boulevard. Turn right on South Mountain Avenue. The SOU Music Building is the third building on the left. Parking is to the right. \nDirections from I-5 South: Take Exit 11 and merge onto Highway 99. Continue on Highway 99 until it meets Siskiyou Boulevard. Bear right onto Siskiyou Boulevard. Continue on Siskiyou Boulevard and turn left on South Mountain Avenue. The SOU Music Building is the third building on the left. Parking is on the right. \n  \nTickets $20 ($5 with Oregon Trail Card or Student ID) at Music Coop or Padington Station in Ashland \nBuy Tickets Now!
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/siskiyou-singers-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Southern Oregon University\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220926
DTSTAMP:20220719T132302Z
CREATED:20220719T132302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T132302Z
UID:10000440-1663891200-1664150399@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:The Alchemy of Release: A Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Lotus Institute will host The Alchemy of Release: A retreat on grounding and letting go September 23-25 on Zoom. \nThich Nhat Hanoh defined nirvana as letting go. Grounding ourselves in the present moment\, we can learn to relax into letting go and become more available to life. \n\n\n\n\n\n“Letting go gives us freedom\, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If\, in our heart\, we still cling to anything—anger\, anxiety\, or possession—we cannot be free.”— Thich Nhat Hanh\n\n\n\n\nDuring this 3-day online retreat\, Dharma Teachers Sister Peace\, Ava Avalos\, Joe Reilly and Peggy Rowe-Ward will explore the embodied practice of letting go. Ava Avalos will offer mindful movement through dance and restorative yoga. Joe Reilly brings the gift of ritual and music. Sister Peace will share stories and walking meditation. Peggy Rowe-Ward offers teachings and experiential exercises that help us return to our wise hearts and practice letting go like a river. \n\nLearn more and register here
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/the-alchemy-of-release-a-retreat/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:InterFaith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220730T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220730T200000
DTSTAMP:20220704T205909Z
CREATED:20220704T205909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T205909Z
UID:10000437-1659202200-1659211200@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Building a Magical Toolbox
DESCRIPTION:Join Starhawk in her new session of Magical Activism for 2022 beginning July 20. \nDeepen your political activism and magical skills to focus collective power towards challenging and shifting unjust power structures. \n\n\n\n\n\nRight now\, we need tools to counter the manipulative magic that fragments our attention and sways our emotions—from clickbait on the internet to disinformation on Fox News. Lies scream\, while truth whispers. Anxiety\, outrage\, grievance and fear are amplified until they turn into outright hatred. \nBut we can use our magical and practical tools to change this\, to drain away the toxicity and amplify truth and compassion. And those same tools can build community and help each one of us stay grounded\, energized and hopeful through troubled times. \nTo use the full range of our tools to shift collective consciousness\, we’ll provide resources for taking practical action—that’s how we ground the magic and intensify its impact. \nJoin Starhawk in a new session of Magical Activism for 2022 as we upgrade our magical toolboxes together\, and learn how to use everything in them!  \nDeep Political Activism\nI’ve always loved Dion Fortune’s definition of magic: “the art of changing consciousness at will.” It’s always seemed to me to be a perfect definition of deep political activism: not just challenging unjust power\, but shifting the consciousness that accepts injustice. \nTo enact this deep work\, we’ll meet live online roughly every three weeks from mid-July through November (schedule below). Each session will focus on an issue relevant to the moment\, and each will incorporate a specific magical skill. You’ll have ‘homework’—ways to continue the magic between sessions. \nWith crucial midterm elections coming up for the United States in November\, our work will have a U.S. focus—but the tools and skills will be relevant wherever you are. \nWhile we’ll respond to the events of the moment\, here are some of the issues we are likely to cover: \n\n\n\nDefending Democracy\nReproductive Rights and Gender Justice\nRacial Justice\nClimate Change\nCountering Disinformation\nElection magic\nPeace\n\n\n\n  \nHow Magical Activism Works\nThis is a 4-month series that runs between July 2022-November 2022. It’s a live\, cohort-based course which means it centers on our live rituals hosted on Zoom on Wednesdays roughly every 3 weeks. It also means that everyone in the course is joining in live too\, and learning and working together and organizing on the same timeline. \nEach session will focus on a different activist cause. We will do a ritual to add magic to the cause\, then commit to taking solid action towards that cause. \nOnce you register (by donation)\, you’ll be invited via email to our private online learning community where you will be able to access upcoming live links and past recordings\, connect with other magical activists between sessions\, share ideas\, respectfully debate\, and organize. \nEach session includes: a live (or recorded live) ritual teaching session\, some deep personal and community healing work within a ritual framework\, and suggested personal practices (“homework”) to take action in the weeks between sessions. \nEach session will be recorded\, so if you miss one\, you can watch at your leisure. All the links to past sessions will be stored in our private Magical Activism course community. \nAll of our sessions will include live closed captioning and ASL interpretation \nYour Commitment\nBy registering for this series\, you are committing to one 90-minute live session every 3 weeks for the next 4 months. If you can’t join us live\, you can watch the recordings at your convenience. \nWe are asking that you commit additionally to at least an hour of your time for each session to practical\, real-world work on an issue. \nThis might mean making calls for a candidate\, showing up for a demonstration or organizing one\, writing your representatives\, donating money to an organization or a campaign\, writing your own posts on the internet and/or amplifying others\, a project or creative work of your own. \nOf course\, I would never ask you to do anything that goes against your personal values or violates your sense of integrity. \nFirst Live Session\nWednesday July 20th | 5:30pm Pacific Time \nSeries Schedule\nThis is our tentative schedule—of course\, subject matter may shift in response to current events\, and we have been known to add bonus/emergency sessions at times when needed. More details on each session will be released before the course begins. \nSession 1 | Wednesday\, July 20th \nSession 2 | Wednesday\, August 10th \nSession 3 | Wednesday\, August 31st \nSession 4 | Wednesday\, September 21st \nSession 5 | Wednesday\, October 12th \nSession 6 | Wednesday\, November 2nd \nSession 7 | Wednesday November 9th or 16th (TBD) \n  \nThis Course is Open to Anyone Who Wants to Learn These Skills and Tools.\nMy own political perspective is progressive to radical. I’ve had a lifelong commitment to social justice in all its forms\, to non-violence\, feminism\, environmental balance and justice\, and undoing all the structures of oppression. \nWe offer this course by donation because we want all who are called to this work to be able to access it. Donate what feels comfortable for you\, and share this course with all who may be called to this work! \nI strongly believe that what we need now is a powerful\, welcoming movement for justice in all its forms\, one that is truly inclusive of all people\, and that generates energy\, enthusiasm and joy even in the midst of struggle.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/building-a-magical-toolbox/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,InterFaith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220713T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220713T173000
DTSTAMP:20220704T204009Z
CREATED:20220704T204009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T204009Z
UID:10000434-1657728000-1657733400@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:The Beginning and the End of America
DESCRIPTION:In this moment of upheaval\, it is evident that our past – one of colonialism\, enslavement and oppressive patriarchy – is alive in the present. The nonduality of our circumstances is also clear. With an organic understanding of collapse\, not an industrial one\, we start to see the old is providing fertilizer for the new. \nIn this talk\, Dr. Ward will explore how we have confused change for transformation. \nTransformation is at the base; change happens at the surface. Dr. Ward will share practices that cultivate individual transformation and help us create\, as Margaret Wheatley describes it\, islands of sanity. Please join us. \nThis event is Donation Based. \nRegister Here
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/the-beginning-and-the-end-of-america/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220628T190000
DTSTAMP:20220607T161953Z
CREATED:20220607T161953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T161953Z
UID:10000428-1656439200-1656442800@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Interfaith Work on Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Southern Oregon Climate Action Now invites you to join them in their monthly meeting June 28 on Zoom for a presentation and discussion about faith communities engaging in the movement to curb the impacts of climate change. \nJoin the hour long meeting to hear a presentation from Cherice Bock\, a Creation Justice Advocate from Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon and Oregon Interfaith Power & Light \nFrom SOCAN: “All over the country\, faith communities are increasingly getting involved in climate action.  These efforts are varied\, ranging from concerted efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to providing support to frontline communities\, framed from an ethical or spiritual perspective.  Come hear an overview of faith-based climate action underway in Oregon and elsewhere\, and discuss how Southern Oregon climate activists may help stimulate additional faith-based action in our region.” \nRegistration here: bit.ly/InterfaithWorkClimateChange
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/interfaith-work-on-climate-change/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate,Community Event,InterFaith
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220619
DTSTAMP:20220419T140211Z
CREATED:20220419T140211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T140211Z
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SUMMARY:Poor People's Assembly: Moral March on Washington
DESCRIPTION:The Mass Poor People’s & Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly & Moral March on Washington and to the Polls on June 18\, 2022 will be a generationally-transformative declaration of the power of poor and low-wealth people and our moral allies to say that this system is killing ALL of us and we can’t…we won’t… \nWhy We March: \nWe Assemble and March on June 18\, 2022 because any nation that ignores nearly half of its citizens is in a moral\, economic and political crisis. There were 140 million people who were poor or one emergency away from economic ruin before the pandemic. Since March 2020\, while hundreds of thousands of people have died\, millions are on the edge of hunger and eviction\, and still without health care or living wages\, billionaire wealth has grown by over $2 trillion. \nSign Up to Learn More
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/poor-peoples-assembly-moral-march-on-washington/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Allies,InterFaith,Nonviolence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T120000
DTSTAMP:20220418T215238Z
CREATED:20220418T215238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T215238Z
UID:10000401-1653123600-1653134400@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:The Eyes of Compassion: A morning of mildfulness
DESCRIPTION:A Morning of Mindfulness with Dr. Peggy Rowe-Ward\, including a Transmission of the 5 Mindfulness Trainings. \nThe Palomitas de Paz Sangha and Dr. Peggy Rowe-Ward will offer a gentle morning of practice including sitting meditation\, walking meditation\, a Dharma Talk\, body/mind integration and a Transmission of the 5 Mindfulness Practices.  Together we will develop our understanding of interbeing\, and learn how to practice with eyes of compassion. \nFor those who wish to attend in person\, the event will be at Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 1600 Buena Vista Drive\, Vista\, CA. For those unable to travel\, the event will be accessible via Zoom. \nThis event is being hosted by the Palomitas de Paz Sangha\, who ask that all participants\, whether attending in person or virtually through Zoom\, register via this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-eyes-of-compassion-tickets-312934344047 \nIf you wish to officially receive the 5 Mindfulness Trainings Transmission for the first time\, or wish to officially renew your existing reception of the Trainings\, please contact Brad Wiscons no later than May 10th at bjwiscons at gmail dot com
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/the-eyes-of-compassion/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220424T160000
DTSTAMP:20220405T191957Z
CREATED:20220405T191957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T191957Z
UID:10000393-1650805200-1650816000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Temple Emek Shalom: Earth Day Event
DESCRIPTION:Temple Emek Shalom (TES) has announced a fun\, free\, informative\, and interactive community event on Sunday\, April 24th to celebrate the Earth Day message of protecting our environment. The celebration is open to everyone in the community and is geared to people of all ages\, with information\, music\, food trucks\, and activities for kids. \nA major highlight will be the opportunity for licensed and insured drivers to test drive electric vehicles including the Arcimoto FUV manufactured in Eugene\, OR\, and the Mustang E and Kia Niro EV\, which are sold locally by Lithia Motors’ Green Cars division. \nMore than a dozen organizations committed to environmental protection will be on-hand to share helpful information and answer questions about green practices and technology. \nParticipating organizations to date include representatives from: \nCity of Ashland Conservation Division and Conservation Commission\, Southern Oregon Climate Action Now\, Rogue Climate Action Team (County High Schools)\, Southern Oregon Land Conservancy\, Truth to Power (Ashland High School)\, Klamath Bird Observatory\, Ashland Solar Coop\, Rogue Produce’s Community Compost Program\, Southern Oregon Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Association: Learn from local drivers about their Electric Vehicle experiences. \nMore Fun:  Kids can take home seed kits\, and everyone can enjoy CABA Empanadas and Lions ice cream treats from local food trucks\, and wonderful music from professional musicians!  Bring your water bottle for free refills from Crystal Geyser. \nPLEASE SUPPORT THE ASHLAND EMERGENCY FOOD BANK BY BRINGING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DONATIONS. \nDisplays will be in the Temple Emek Shalom\, 1800 E Main St\, Ashland & Easterly portion of the Grace Point parking lots.  Parking will be in Grace Point & Middle School parking lots.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/temple-emek-shalom-earth-day-events/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220425
DTSTAMP:20220418T215013Z
CREATED:20220418T215013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T215013Z
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SUMMARY:Generating Bodhicitta Retreat: the Dance of the Windhorse
DESCRIPTION:The Lotus Institute invites you to join them next weekend for an online retreat with Ava Avalos\, Joe Reilly\, Sister Peace and Peggy Rowe-Ward. We believe that\, as Pema Chodron says\, the genuine heart of bodhicitta cannot be lost. It is here in all of life – never marred and completely whole. \nWe are gathering during Earth Day weekend and at a time of war to embrace what is arising\, to come back to ourselves and to “sit together in this love on the path.” With word\, sound\, movement and story\, we will explore and activate bodhicitta for the benefit of all sentient beings. Please join us. \n LEARN MORE + REGISTER                          
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/generating-bodhicitta-retreat-the-dance-of-the-windhorse/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allies,InterFaith
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SUMMARY:MLK 55 Years Later — Can the Church Study War No More?
DESCRIPTION:April 2\, 2022 Riverside Church\, NYC (and online) \nRe-examining the links between militarism and racism  \nCan America learn to “study war no more”? \nJoin the event virtually or in person on April 2nd to mark the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Beyond Vietnam” speech in the place where he delivered it 55 years ago – the historic Riverside Church. \nAt a time when the justness and necessity of the Vietnam War was still broadly accepted\, Dr. King issued a stirring rebuke to the U.S. establishment\, naming his own government as “the greatest purveyor of violence in the world.” \nWe will explore the connections Dr. King made in that speech between the “three evils” of militarism\, racism\, and poverty and their impact on Black lives a half century later. We’ll look at the road from Iraq to Ferguson and talk about how the Church and the American people can overcome the forces of war and violence to build a more peaceful and just nation and planet. \nJoin us for: \n\nMusical performances\nAn inspiring reading of the “Beyond Vietnam” speech by national faith leaders and activists\nA conversation with leading voices from the American church and anti-militarism movements on forging a new path\n\nThe event will take place on Saturday\, April 2 from 3:30 to 6 pm ET. \nRSVP and receive updates of confirmed guests\, performers and panelists as they become available! \nREGISTER FOR EVENT
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/mlk-55-years-later-can-the-church-study-war-no-more/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allies,InterFaith
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SUMMARY:Lotus Institute: Heart Sutra Workshop
DESCRIPTION:From the Lotus Institute \nThe Insight That Brings Us To The Other Shore is a gift from our beloved teacher\, Thich Nhat Hanh\, and those who came before him. Thich Nhat Hanh has called the Heart Sutra “the highest vision of the Buddha.” Chanting The Insight That Brings Us To The Other Shore\, Nhat Hanh’s new translation\, can awaken the teacher in us\, the one who shows us the way to our own awakened nature. \nDharma teacher and musician Brian Kimmel (Bk) with Dharma teacher\, Peggy Rowe Ward\, will lead us on a journey of learning with and chanting from The Heart Sutra. In this workshop\, we will: \n\nChant the Insight That Brings Us To The Other Shore\nShare tips on learning the chant and practicing it for ourselves and with our sanghas\nPractice with our aspirations as a means to help bring this teaching into our daily life and where it is needed in the world.\n\nWhen Thich Nhat Hanh completed this translation at 3am in the morning\, a moon ray penetrated his room. Let’s come together to experience the clear light of the moon\, and the deep abiding wisdom of this Sutra and our teacher. \nPlease know: you are welcome. Even if you don’t think you have a voice\, even if you think you can’t chant\, sing\, or carry a tune – your heart can. We hope you will join us.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/lotus-institute-heart-sutra-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith
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