Next week, leading up to the Day of Peace on Sept 21, Peace Catalyst International is hosting a "Week of Peacebuilding" with several free virtual events to inspire you to work for peace in your communities and beyond.
We'd love to see you!
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We all have visions of what a "good" society might look like. But how do we get started with turning that vision into reality? Join us for this workshop to learn the three steps our team members use to build peace in our own communities and how you can use them to become a community peacebuilder where you are.
Six Steps for Challenging Christian Nationalism: A Public Lecture with Peace Catalyst International on Building Peace Amid Polarization and Violent Extremism
Sept 20, 2:30 PM 4:00 PM
This free lecture by Prof. Drew J. Strait will unpack key concepts and insights from his new book, Strange Worship: Six Steps for Challenging Christian Nationalism. In addition to defining Christian nationalism, Strait will discuss how it is impacting global faith communities and how faith leaders can challenge its threats to democracies and human flourishing with strategic nonviolence.
Identity & Conflict: How Our Identities Shape Our Experiences and Affect Us in Conflict
Sept 21, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Eastern
How are our identities related to dignity and inherent worth? How are violations of dignity at the root of conflict? And how can identities be weaponized by leaders to create divisions and conflict? In this interactive workshop, held on the International Day of Peace, we’ll explore the complex interplay between our identities and the conflicts we face. With the U.S. election on the horizon, grappling with how our identities shape political discourse and "identity politics" has never been more important.
Embracing the Fullness of Biblical Peace: The Challenge of God's Peace in a Divided Society
Sept 21, 2:00 PM-3:30 PM Eastern
So many of today's struggles and conflicts can seem overwhelming and intractable. Often, our instinct is to make these conflicts simply go away by ignoring them, giving up what we care about, or fighting to destroy the other side. At Peace Catalyst, we believe the Bible shows us a deep and transformative view of working for reconciliation in the midst of painful conflict. Join us for an introductory workshop on how to build holistic, biblical peace in the midst of conflict.
Practicing Hope in Times of War: How PCI Peacebuilders Are Working for Peace in Israel and Palestine
Sept 22 4:00 PM 5:30 PM Eastern
The war in Gaza has been going on for almost a full year. At Peace Catalyst, we believe that God’s mission is to build a holistic and just peace and that our calling as Christians is to follow Jesus in the work of peacebuilding. That includes peacebuilding in the context of Israel and Palestine. On this call our peacebuilders will be talking about what the Church should be learning/doing and how everyday people can be engaged.