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The public is invited to join Raleigh faith communities, the NC Council of Churches, Human Rights and
Peace organizations on Saturday, Sept 19 th from 10 am – 2pm at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2723
Clark Avenue (near NCSU campus) for the Peace Festival that kicks off Peace Week , Sept 18th – 26th.
Peace Week is a part of Campaign Nonviolence-- a national movement launched in 2014 by Pace e Bene to mainstream nonviolence and to foster a culture of peace.
The Peace Festival Day is an open house that welcomes everyone with:
Activities for children and youth, music and singing groups, and workshops,
Numerous organizations will have tables with representatives to engage in conversation about
their work in a campaign for non violence and peace..
Workshops to be presented include:
1. Lynn and Steve Newsome, Co directors, Quaker House Military Counseling Center:
“Moral injury,” a relatively new diagnostic term employed by the Veterans Administration, recognizes that among the effects of war on military personnel are emotional traumas over serious transgressions of moral, spiritual, or religious beliefs. Acknowledging the reality of “moral injury” provides common language for people of faith to collaborate with the medical profession in caring for the needs of returning veterans. This program will provide education and information about the nature of moral injury and how to support and minister to the service members who suffer from it.
2. Deborah Bromily, nationally certified , experienced trainer, and Raleigh resident:
http://avpusa.org/ conflict is part of daily life…but violence doesn’t have to be …..
AVP workshops enable people to lead more fulfilling peaceful lives through attitude change and personal transformation with enhanced self awareness and effective interpersonal communication skills. AVP is offered in community, educational, and prison settings in the US. Internationally, AVP has been offered to heal trauma from war, genocidal and natural disasters.
3. Betsy Crites, member of The Peace Media Group presents:
Letters to the Editor are the most widely read section of the newspaper and closely followed by
Members of Congress. With a record of almost 2 published letters per week over 3 years, the
Peace Media Group has collected some important tips for getting published.
Information tables (thus far) include Wake Habitat, the Coalition for Peace with Justice, Stop Torture
Now, Triangle Jewish Voice for Peace, NC Council of Churches, NC Interfaith Power and Light, Lutheran
Peace Fellowship, Muslim American Society, NC Peace Action, One World Market, and Democracy NC.
The Peace Week flyer will be available that lists the programs to be presented at local Raleigh faith communities all week. Many events are free! For more information please contact: raleighpeaceweek@aol.com