[Sundaycommunity] Fwd: Small But Mighty! Pace e Bene At Work

Sat Feb 5 09:46:40 PST 2022

Please see the call by Pax Christi International calling on Pope Francis to
intervene directly in the Russia/Ukraine Crisis to prevent war premised on
St John XXIII's intervention in the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Great article by Ken Butigan: "Navigating toward a Nonviolent Peace in
Ukraine."

Peace

Greg

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From: Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service <info at paceebene.org>
Date: Sat, Feb 5, 2022 at 10:08 AM
Subject: Small But Mighty! Pace e Bene At Work
To: Gregory Gillis <greg.j.gillis at gmail.com>

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*February 5, 2022*

Dear Gregory,

We’re a tiny—but mighty—staff. On any given day, all seven of us are
actively building that vision of a culture of nonviolence that we talk so
much about. It’s tangible work, involving podcasts and art, trainings and
skill-sharings, action and writings.

Take this week, for example. Shaina and Rosie and the Youth Collective
shared reports from their mutual aid actions across the country. Guest
speaker Cameron Swanson spoke about Black history and organizing, allyship
and youth leadership in racial justice campaigns. We’re also sending out
reminders to apply for the Changemaker Youth Grants! Tell your networks
that youth ages 12-23 can get $1000 for a creative solution that address
violence. (Deadline is Feb 10. Learn more and apply here.
<https://default.salsalabs.org/T7a995a7d-58a1-4f95-9145-1f6fbc1a97e2/f1f0052d-32ca-4b29-901a-a427276f8d43>)

Erin and Rivera are revising the Nonviolent Cities brochure—we’ve sent out
thousands of these over the years and it's time to reprint. We recently
hosted an all-cities gathering and Wisdom Circle. We’re getting ready for
the launch of our first-ever New & Emerging Nonviolent Cities 2022 Cohort
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in March. (Join us!)

In preparation for Campaign Nonviolence Action Days, Shaina is reaching out
to dozens of organizations to find allies interested in crafting solidarity
calls-to-action. Mark your calendars for Sept 21-Oct 2, 2022 and see what
we’re planning here.
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Rosie released a new video “Remembering Thich Nhat Hanh
<https://default.salsalabs.org/T698121d2-5863-424e-b513-d55f27611cd7/f1f0052d-32ca-4b29-901a-a427276f8d43>”
and Veronica’s newest episode of the Soul of Nonviolence focuses on “Following
The Path of the Heart
<https://default.salsalabs.org/T4c35aa17-06ec-4f09-9739-a83a4d731398/f1f0052d-32ca-4b29-901a-a427276f8d43>.”
Ken Butigan wrote an article
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on the importance of encyclicals and popes in ensuring global peace. He
also represents Pace e Bene in the quiet, persistent, and ongoing work to
make nonviolence a central practice of the Catholic Church.

Veronica is helping 22 people dig deeply into nonviolence & the new story
with Michael Nagler’s book club. Rivera and Henry Cervantes are training
another 20 in organizing skills. Upcoming courses
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offer chances to train in peace team skills
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voluntary simplicity
<https://default.salsalabs.org/Taad960eb-a963-4a07-8c2d-b5cfbb5951bd/f1f0052d-32ca-4b29-901a-a427276f8d43>,
care of the Earth
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and gospel nonviolence
<https://default.salsalabs.org/T8b8bcbbb-38b3-43c4-8ba3-be496ad2a773/f1f0052d-32ca-4b29-901a-a427276f8d43>.
We were able to offer 20 Solidarity Scholarships to our winter courses
because an equal number of course participants contributed a little bit
more as they signed up. Together, we make these trainings accessible to
all. Keep up this great example of solidarity and mutual aid. Thank you.

Ryan is working with our wonderful board to ensure the stability and vision
of Pace e Bene. This includes applying for grants and other
behind-the-scenes work that is vital to our success as an ever-growing
movement. Erin keeps the gears of this operation functional, answering
emails, posting articles and courses, solving problems, sending out books,
checking the mail, bringing your donations
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to the bank. (About those—THANK YOU! Your support makes all this possible.)

This is just a glimpse of the amazing work done by the Pace e Bene staff.
We love our work. And we couldn’t do it without you. We’re honored to have
your participation and support.

Rivera, Erin, Rosie, Shaina, Veronica, Ken, Ryan, and the Pace e Bene Team

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Applications due next week for the Changemaker Youth Grants!
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Remember Thich Nhat Hanh on Peace Out with Rosie.

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*Solidarity Call: Double Header*

*Stop war today!* On Saturday, February 5th, take to the streets to prevent
war in Ukraine. Join CODEPINK and dozens of other orgs in vigils this
evening. Find one near you>>
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*Looking ahead—join the Day of Love For Afghanistan:* Join Peace Action and
many organizations in calling for the release of humanitarian funds to
Afghanistan, and acting to raise awareness and stimulate action on behalf
of the civilian population. On February 14, Valentine's Day, Peace Action
is organizing local vigils around the US with the theme "Love to
Afghanistan." Here is an action toolkit
<https://default.salsalabs.org/T1172ffe5-f12a-49a2-abe2-1b1454849459/f1f0052d-32ca-4b29-901a-a427276f8d43>
for organizing a vigil. And here is a sign up
<https://default.salsalabs.org/T0b9d2db9-1ef5-4aae-b5b4-17a11fb28c5b/f1f0052d-32ca-4b29-901a-a427276f8d43>
sheet to indicate your interest.
<https://default.salsalabs.org/T6fc8e128-d1c5-4f35-bd4d-f9acaf8acff0/f1f0052d-32ca-4b29-901a-a427276f8d43>

*Serbian Mine Halted, Australians Oppose Genocide*
by Rivera Sun

This week’s Nonviolence News contains stories both hopeful and
alarming. The struggles continue. We’re seeing some wins for people and
planet. Encouragingly, we’re also increasing numbers of people moving into
action for justice.
Read More
<https://default.salsalabs.org/T25009bbf-1ede-465a-9097-5134d440a672/f1f0052d-32ca-4b29-901a-a427276f8d43>
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*Navigating Toward a Nonviolent Peace in Ukraine?*
by Ken Butigan

A letter sent to Pope Francis last week respectfully encouraged His
Holiness “to open the way for the Russian leader and the second U.S.
Catholic president to dialogue and even to build trust.”
Read More
<https://default.salsalabs.org/T9d7a06f9-d68f-4b70-959a-347dd88662d1/f1f0052d-32ca-4b29-901a-a427276f8d43>

*Upcoming Events*
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Peace Team Online Trainings
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   2/5 We will offer an ONLINE training on *Compassionate Nonviolent
   Communication and Mindfulness Practices* from 3-5pm EST. REGISTER HERE
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   2/19 We will offer an ONLINE Feb *Active Bystander Intervention Advanced
   Session: Mental Health Situations *10am - 12pm EST. REGISTER HERE
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   2/26 We will offer an ONLINE *Introduction to Active Bystander
   Intervention* from 12pm-5pm EST. REGISTER HERE
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See all DC Peace Team Trainings here.
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Voluntary Simplicity
<https://default.salsalabs.org/Tbd4b97f1-a8ef-4a43-9e6b-44be0cf2624c/f1f0052d-32ca-4b29-901a-a427276f8d43>

Tuesdays February 22 - March 29
1-2:30pm Pacific

>From Gandhi to Thoreau to Thich Nhat Hanh to Wally and Juanita Nelson,
voluntary simplicity runs through the heart of nonviolence. In this 6-week
course, we will examine how—and why—simplifying our lives supports
nonviolence as a way of life. Each week, we will look at a different aspect
of simplicity, distinguishing it from involuntary poverty, and reconnecting
it to respectful relationships with people and planet.

<https://default.salsalabs.org/T4aa08c1a-b791-403a-a7cb-102b9d88c630/f1f0052d-32ca-4b29-901a-a427276f8d43>
World as Lover, World as Self Book Group
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Thursdays March 3 - 31, 2021
10am-3pm Pacific

Join Kit Miller and Bianca Pointner for an exploration of this wise, timely
book by Joanna Macy. This book group is perfect for those of us who are
overwhelmed at times about the state of our world—ecologically, socially,
politically, or all of the above. We will gather for 5 weekly session to
discuss the book in sections. We will also practice a few of the
experiential pieces from Macy’s decades of courageous work. This book group
is a healing space for your vision and grief, hope and doubt, curiosity and
reflection.

<https://default.salsalabs.org/T8ce576c2-b3ba-4e8c-a3a0-2a57bd6c9910/f1f0052d-32ca-4b29-901a-a427276f8d43>
Where There is Hatred, Let Me Sow Love: A Lenten Retreat on the
Spirituality of Nonviolence
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Saturday March 19, 2021
10am-3pm Pacific

In these times of extreme polarization, when fear, division and hatred
dominate our daily experiences, Pace e Bene offers a Lenten Retreat that
explores the power of radical Gospel love as a spiritual tool capable of
freeing us from this destructive impasse. During this retreat participants
will reflect together on the creative nonviolent ways Jesus invited his
followers to respond to the violence of their day and how these teachings
may inform our understanding and practice of nonviolence today.

SEE ALL EVENTS HERE
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Pace e Bene is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization fostering
justice, peace and the well-being of all through education, resources, and
action for nonviolent change. Campaign Nonviolence, a project of Pace e
Bene, is a long-term movement to foster a culture of nonviolence free from
war, racism, poverty, and environmental destruction.
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Action Week
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Nonviolent Cities
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