| Fostering The Beloved Community
A Training in Nonviolence for Season Volunteers and Supporters Holman United Methodist Church
Friday Jan 22, 1999 - 7 to 10pm
Tuition $50.00 for Season for Nonviolence Volunteers
Contact: SNV: (310) 815-0222
What This Training is About "...Nonviolence requires directing your energies toward the cause rather than the effects of injustice, directing attention towards the system as opposed to the plight resulting from the inequities in our system ... developing strength and courage to take a stand... In Los Angeles we're gearing up a movement. We're exploring philosophy, methods, strategies, goals, a uniform and structured approach to dealing with a violent culture ... we're generating a cure for our society." --Alicia Renee Farris Facilitated by Alicia Renee Farris, Executive Director, Michigan Institute for Nonviolence Education (MINE). Ms Farris spearheaded the award-winning youth Nonviolence Training Program which introduced more than 35,000 youth and adults to nonviolence as espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She has invested the last 12 years of her life towards healing the inequities of racial polarity, apathy and injustice. Bernard Lafayette, who was mentor to Alicia Renee Farris, was schooled in nonviolence by Rev. James Lawson. Featured Guest Rev. James Lawson, National Chair of the Fellowship of Reconciliation and pastor of Holman United Methodist Church in Los Angeles. Dr. Martin Luther King called him, "The leading nonviolence theorist in the world.". At Dr. King's invitation, Rev. Lawson became Director of Nonviolent Education for the SCLC. An advisor to SNCC, he was coordinator for the freedom ride of 1961. He currently works widely with community and inter-faith coalitions for justice and peace and has served with the Urban League and the NAACP. For fifty years Rev. Lawson has continued to be a tireless activist for peace, justice and nonviolence. He mentored nonviolent leadership within the labor, antiwar, and human rights movements. |
| 64 Ways to Practice Nonviolence - 12noon to 1:30pm - FREE
Workshop in honor of Martin Luther King, Junior's dream for peace, focused on active ways each of us can continue this great work. Includes discussion of a simple approach for practicing nonviolence with self and others. Please bring or purchase lunch. Season for Nonviolence LA in collaboration with
Ilene Blaisch - (323) 259-2657
President's Dining Room,
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| A Season for Nonviolence "Gandhi" Film Screening, Discussion and potluck
lunch
9am FREE Screening of the film, "Gandhi," followed by participative discussion and potluck lunch. Teach the principles of nonviolence, awaken in each participant an awareness of the ability personally to take nonviolent action, and foster a sense of community. Season for Nonviolence LA in collaboration with
Holman United Methodist Church
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| Meeting Gandhi - 11am - 11pm FREE
The public is invited to meet and talk with a person who is dressed
as Mahatma
Honor the memory of Gandhi, and demonstrate nonviolence as present-day
practice
Jerry Rubin - (310) 399-1000
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| 2nd Annual Candlelight Walk for Peace - 5pm
FREE
"Practice nonviolence one step at a time, one choice at a time, one day at a time." Join the South Bay Taskforce at the 2nd Annual Candlelight Walk For Peace The event begins at Veterans Park in Redondo Beach with music and a short program. The candlelight walk from the Park to the Redondo Beach City Hall is approx (1) mile. We will gather at City Hall for refreshments and then walk back to the Park via the route we came. For those not choosing to walk the entire (2) miles, parking is available at City Hall. Candles will be provided to all adults but you may choose either to purchase a SFNV flashlight at the event or bring one with you from home for the younger members of your group to carry. Veterans Park is adjacent to the Redondo Beach Pier and at the corner of Catalina Avenue and Torrance Blvd. in Redondo Beach. For further information, please contact Kathy Graves at (310) 618-0662. |
| Writing for a Nonviolent World - 7pm to 9pm - Freewill
Donation
Writers gathering together at a coffee-house to touch the spirit of nonviolence within, give written voice to the vision, and share the company and inspiration of others. Bring pen and paper! Touch the spirit of nonviolence within each participant, and give voice to the vision. contact: Martin Wiech -- (310) 453-2695 Diedrich Coffee Shop
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| Heal the Bay Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup - 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
FREE
Playa del Rey Beach Community residents, families, and friends come together to honor our connection to the Earth, each other, and our friends in the sea by gathering for an Earth Celebration, and a fun Heal the Bay 'Adopt-A-Beach' cleanup! Pre-registration needed in order to assure adequate supplies. Actively improve our lives by actively and companionably improving our
environment.
registration: (310) 348-1260 x601 |
| Valentine's Day Love, Peace, and Nonviolence Card-Signing - 11am to
9pm FREE
Public invited to write or draw personal messages of love and peace on cards that will be sent to the United Nations Secretary General. Provide creative, personal way for people to envision their own participation in the unfolding of nonviolence. contact: Jerry Rubin - (310) 399-1000 1315 Third St. Promenade
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| Barry Wayne’s Venting! Event: Create More Love,
Peace & Harmony in Your Life - 8pm to 9:30pm FREE An open free exchange by participants expressing how they create more love, peace and harmony in their life and the world. Foster peace by taking time to express and understand each other "Barry Wayne's Venting Events"(tm) are taped and edited into a local
cable television show. The audience gets to express the issues of the day
that are on THEIR mind, have some fun and leave feeling better ... So come
and Vent!
212 Pier Ave.
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| Interfaith Celebration: Democracy on Trial - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Interfaith gathering on the theme: democracy on trial. Includes presentations from various faith representatives, dialogue, and calls to prayer and meditation. To encourage inspiration, cooperative activity, and integration of the teachings of the different faiths. $7 donation (members $5 freewill offering) Unity-and-Diversity World Council in collaboration with
928 S. New Hampshire,
contact: Leland Stewart tel (310) 577-1968
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| Cultivating Compassion - 7pm to 10pm - $20
pre-reg, $25 at the door
Experiential workshop open to all. Learn to embrace conflict with loving discernment. See beyond the experience and recognize the greater Truth that life is revealing, personally and globally. Guide participants to the experience of embracing conflict in a way that honors the dignity and worth of every human being. contact: Dolores Aguanno at Agape (310) 841-2883
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| Connecting Compassionately: How to Get What You Want without Regretting
it Later
8:30am to 12:30pm $60 if pre-reg, $70 after 2/12 Continuing Education course open to the public, for developing skills to understand and connect with people even when their messages are expressed in a seemingly hostile manner. Build relationships based on compassion and understanding. Centers in Educational Psychology Workshops Program
California State University
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| Holman Nonviolence Workshop - 9 AM to Noon
FREE
Rev James Lawson's workshop on the practice of active nonviolence as a powerful means for creating progressive social change. Participants learn to defend human rights in a way that enlightens the oppressor and alters the situation serving the highest good of all concerned. Fourth Saturday of every month, 9 to noon. Presented by A Season for Nonviolence LA in collaboration with Holman United Methodist Church. For information call (323) 731-7285. Holman United Methodist Church 3320 W. Adams Blvd. Los Angeles -- between Crenshaw and Arlington |
| Unity-and-Diversity General Assembly 10am to 3:30pm
Unity-and-Diversity World Council
Monthly session bringing together numerous groups to express their concerns and find interest and support, as well as to help do those projects and activities which they could not do separately. To facilitate cooperation among individuals and groups: to help each other and to do together what cannot be done separately. $10 donation (members $8 freewill offering)
tel (310) 577-1968
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| The Eco-village Experience - 11am to 2pm $15
donation
A 3-hour interactive tour of a 2-block eco-village neighborhood's accomplishments and visions. Vegetarian lunch included. Promote the development of cooperative ecological neighborhoods. contact: Lois Arkin - (213) 738-1254 Los Angeles Eco-village
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| Screening of "The Last Stand - The Struggle for Ballona Wetlands"
1:00pm to 2:15pm $5.00 Georgian Hotel
Public invited to view an informative and lively documentary, narrated by Ed Asner, covering the controversial land use struggle near LAX related to the Playa Vista development that includes the proposed DreamWorks studio. Inspire community involvement and awareness by educating the LA public regarding the fate of Ballona Wetlands and how the issues relate to their lives. $5 Echo Mountain Productions, Inc. and Earth Spirit Agape (310) 348-1260 x 601 |
| A Soul Alliance: An Evening of Music to benefit Theater of Hope for
Abused Women
8pm to 10pm $5.00 Proceeds benefit THAW Highland Grounds
A coffeehouse evening with singer-songwriters celebrating the liberation
of women from domestic violence. To increase public sensitivity about issues
surrounding domestic violence, to demonstrate the power of cooperation,
to celebrate the healing and flourishing of women who have suffered domestic
violence, and to inspire community support for transitional homes and programs.
Ken Stacey
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| Marshall B. Rosenberg - Nonviolent Communication to Resolve Conflict
and Enrich Life (1 of 4) - 9am to 4:30pm $50
if pre-reg, $75 after 2/14
Participative workshop for reframing self-talk and conversation, in order to connect our feelings and actions with our most deeply held values. (One of four nonviolent communication modules, which can be taken independently or together) Teach and practice communication that enables us to respond compassionately to others, elicit a compassionate response from others, and overcome culturally conditioned blocks to compassion. presented by: Institute of Noetic Sciences, LA
contact: Shari Klein - (310) 455-2552
Fox Hills Mall Community Room
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| Marshall B. Rosenberg - Nonviolent Communication to Resolve Conflict
and Enrich Life (2 of 4) - 6:30pm to 9pm $20
if pre-reg, $25 after 2/14
Demonstrations and lecture focused on unlearning culturally conditioned blocks to compassionate communication. (One of four nonviolent communication modules, which can be taken independently or together) Teach and practice communication that enables us to respond compassionately to others, elicit a compassionate response from others, and overcome culturally conditioned blocks to compassion. presented by: Institute of Noetic Sciences, LA
contact: Shari Klein - (310) 455-2552
Fox Hills Mall Community Room
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| Marshall B. Rosenberg - Nonviolent Communication to Resolve Conflict
and Enrich Life (3 of 4) - 9am to 4:30pm $50
if pre-reg, $75 after 2/14
Participative workshop focused on powerful, compassionate responses to conflict, so that resolution may unfold without compromise or harm. (One of four nonviolent communication modules, which can be taken independently or together) Teach and practice communication that enables us to respond compassionately to others, elicit a compassionate response from others, and overcome culturally conditioned blocks to compassion. presented by: Institute of Noetic Sciences, LA
contact: Shari Klein - (310) 455-2552
Fox Hills Mall Community Room
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| Marshall B. Rosenberg - Nonviolent Communication to Resolve Conflict
and Enrich Life (4 of 4) - 6:30 to 9pm $20
if pre-reg, $25 after 2/14
Demonstrations and lecture focused on full, honest, and compassionate expression, even in the presence of anger. (One of four nonviolent communication modules, which can be taken independently or together) Teach and practice communication that enables us to respond compassionately to others, elicit a compassionate response from others, and overcome culturally conditioned blocks to compassion. presented by: Institute of Noetic Sciences, LA
contact: Shari Klein - (310) 455-2552
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| L.A. Works Volunteer Service Project - 6:45pm to 8:15pm
FREE
Located at a shelter for homeless women and their children who have suffered domestic violence: call LA Works for more info. Volunteers do arts and crafts with children at a domestic violence shelter. Provide cooperative activity, understanding, and support for children who are rebuilding trust. Provide understanding, relief from stress, and cooperative child care support for women who are rebuilding their self-esteem and lives. Contact Shelby Holguin at L.A. Works. (323) 936-1340
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| Screening of "The Last Stand - The Struggle for Ballona Wetlands"
2:00pm to 3:15pm USC North Auditorium
Public invited to view an informative and lively documentary, narrated by Ed Asner, covering the controversial land use struggle near LAX related to the Playa Vista development that includes the proposed DreamWorks studio. Inspire community involvement and awareness by educating the LA public regarding the fate of Ballona Wetlands and how the issues relate to their lives. donation $10-$20, full-time students $6 with ID
Echo Mountain Productions, Inc. and Earth Spirit Agape in collaboration with KPFK (310) 348-1260 x 601 |
| The Art of Living Coalition and A Circle of Women present
WOMEN'S DAY INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATION "We Are The Weavers, We Are The Weave" in association with The Agape International Center of Truth SATURDAY, MARCH 6TH
Join in a Powerful Participatory Experience as Women, Men and many
Held at the Agape International Center of Truth
Tickets: $15 when received by February 27th,
$20 at the door.
(Register
early to allow optimal flow at the event.
Registration is available at Agape Services or simply make checks
Please make checks payable to: The Art of Living Coalition/SEE
Volunteers Welcome !
A celebration of the majesty of women and the feminine principle, this
* W o m
e n , M e n a n d Y o u n g P
e o p l e *
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| Peace Week at Roosevelt High School - noon to 1pm daily
FREE
Presented by Inner City Struggle
Student-produced nonviolence events, each day all week at
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| LA Season for Nonviolence Sabbath - 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM
FREE
Agape Center of Truth
A Season for Nonviolence Sabbath featuring the Rev. Dr. C. T. Vivian, reflecting on Peter's standing on the truth despite adversity as a compelling example of nonviolent action for creating progressive social change. Rev. C. T. Vivian played an instrumental role in the civil rights movement and continues to uplift and inspire the people around the world. for info call Agape (310) 348-1250 sponsored by SNV-LA and Agape |
| L.A. Works Volunteer Service Project - 6:45pm to 8:15pm
FREE
Located at a shelter for homeless women and their children who have suffered domestic violence: call LA Works for more info. Volunteers do arts and crafts with children at a domestic violence shelter. Provide cooperative activity, understanding, and support for children who are rebuilding trust. Provide understanding, relief from stress, and cooperative child care support for women who are rebuilding their self-esteem and lives. Contact Shelby Holguin at L.A. Works. (323) 936-1340
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| Peace and Nonviolence Lecture and Presentation
March 18 & 26, 8 am to 12:30pm FREE Hamilton High School
Peace Pilgrim II visits high school students to offer a sharing of constructive choices that can be exercised while "being mad," so that anger can be used for creating caring, constructive responses and cooperative actions. To help students respond to one another with caring, in order to produce constructive action. Contact: Karen Sterling
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| 48th Assembly District's "I Will Practice Respect" Activity
March 22 through March 26 and ongoing FREE
In collaboration with various community organizations, Assemblyman Roderick D. Wright will distribute activity sheets asking participants to list five ways they intend to practice respect toward elders, children, each other and community. Certificates will be given to all participants. To bring the practice of nonviolence into community culture by the deliberate, committed practice of respect for elders, children, each other, and community. Assembly California Legislature
Contact: Marva Graves
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| SCMA Second Annual Youth Conference - 8:30am to 2:00pm
at California State University, Los Angeles (event not open to the general public) Mediation, From the Schools to the Streets, Making it Real Presented by the Youth and Mediation Committee of the Southern California Mediation Association. Presentations and training workshops on mediation and related topics
to support the development of the 200+ youth mediators who will participate.
Presentations include:
Aikido, the Non-violent Martial Art: Empowering the Mediator Presented by the Emerald Chariot Foundation The Power of Story: Awakening the Heart! Mastering the Courageous and Compassionate Key to True Peacemaking, Mediation, & Community Presented by Jeffrey Courion Honoring Diversity and Unlearning Prejudice Presented by Ariel Fernald Cooperative Games Presented by Jennifer Rees of Earthly Delights |
| L.A. Works Volunteer Service Project - 6:45pm to 8:15pm
FREE
Located at a shelter for homeless women and their children who have suffered domestic violence: call LA Works for more info. Volunteers do arts and crafts with children at a domestic violence shelter. Provide cooperative activity, understanding, and support for children who are rebuilding trust. Provide understanding, relief from stress, and cooperative child care support for women who are rebuilding their self-esteem and lives. Contact Shelby Holguin at L.A. Works. (323) 936-1340
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| Faces of Violence: A Conference Created For Youth By Youth - 9:00am
- 2:30pm
Conference created, planned, and organized by young people educating high-school-aged youth on how to participate in violence reduction. FREE Support young people's commitment to personal involvement in order to reduce violence. presented by National Conference for Community & Justice reg info: (213) 694-1892 at Youth Fair Chance, 510 S. Bixel St. L.A. -- near Figueroa and 6th SNV liason: Ben Wright (213) 250-8787 |
| Holman Nonviolence Workshop - 9 AM to Noon
FREE
Rev James Lawson's workshop on the practice of active nonviolence as a powerful means for creating progressive social change. Participants learn to defend human rights in a way that enlightens the oppressor and alters the situation serving the highest good of all concerned. Fourth Saturday of every month, 9 to noon. Presented by A Season for Nonviolence LA in collaboration with Holman United Methodist Church. For information call (323) 731-7285. Holman United Methodist Church 3320 W. Adams Blvd. Los Angeles -- between Crenshaw and Arlington |
| The Healing Power of Truthfulness - 10am to 1pm
$20 donation
An experiential workshop on radical honesty, including exercises and conversations about what radical honesty is and how it works on a personal level. Demonstrate that when resentments are honestly voiced, authentic connection is possible and the likelihood of violence is greatly reduced. The Paradox Center
3357 Halderman St.
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| Unity-and-Diversity General Assembly 10am to 3:30pm
Unity-and-Diversity World Council
Monthly session bringing together numerous groups to express their concerns and find interest and support, as well as to help do those projects and activities which they could not do separately. Theme: Preparing for the unity-and-diversity person/civilization. To facilitate cooperation among individuals and groups: to help each other and to do together what cannot be done separately. $10 donation
tel (310) 577-1968
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| The Eco-village Experience - 11am to 2pm
At Los Angeles Eco-village, 3551 White House Place, LA (1 blk E of Vermont, 1 blk S of 1st) Presented by Los Angeles Eco-village $15 donation. For information call (213) 738-1254 Lois Arkin A 3-hour interactive tour of a 2-block eco-village neighborhood's
Vegetarian lunch included.
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| Spirit of Community Award Dinner and Dance - 6:30 pm - $45
Westin LAX Hotel
Agape Center of Truth presents the Spirit of Community Award to the esteemed Rev. James Lawson for a life of selfless service to our human family, bearing witness to the triumph of divine right action and breaking new paths through the wilderness of human opinions. Rev. Lawson was characterized by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as the leading nonviolence theorist in the world. Agape Center of Truth, Revelations '99
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| Children's Shabbat Celebration for Nonviolence - 7pm to 8:30pm
FREE
Shabbat celebration featuring music, readings, and original peace songs for families with young children. To support families in promoting nonviolence as celebration, culture, and daily practice. Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels - (310) 453-3361 Beth Shir Sholom 1827 California Ave Santa Monica CA 90403 |
| The Wisdom of Nonviolence: A Circle to Peace - 10am to 12:30pm
FREE
Based on ancient traditions worldwide, Wisdom Circle draws upon each participant's inherent wisdom in an exploration of nonviolence as a way of life. Participants speak one at a time and listen from the heart, creating space for deep awareness, authenticity, and compassion. To open a personal exploration of nonviolence as a way of life by fostering deepened awareness and by providing an experience of "feeling heard." Laurie Schur
MGM Plaza Community Room
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| What
will a Center for Nonviolence in Los Angeles
contribute to the community?
email rogereaton@earthlink.net tel (310) 450-7071 fax (310) 450-9850 work phone (310) 553-1770 x6021 2407 31st St. Santa Monica, CA 90405 http://www.intermix.org/rog.htm FREE Collective Communication, Inc. is a grassroots California nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status. Our charter is to create forums for community discussions. Our mission is to create a voice for humanity on the web. Roger Eaton, Pres. Patricia Rowuin, Sec. Francisco Lopez, Treas. |
| Special screening of the award-winning film,
Gods and Monsters. Join Academy award nominees Lynn Redgrave and
director Bill Condon for this private screening benefiting A Season For
Nonviolence, LA. Discussion session with Ms. Redgrave and Mr. Condon follows
the screening. Limited seating.
To raise consciousness, to celebrate solidarity with our allies in the nonviolence community in Los Angeles, and as a benefit for SNV-LA. For tickets: Co-Opportunity in Santa Monica or Humphrey Yogurt at the Beverly Connection on La Cienega, or call SNV-LA at (310) 815-0222. |
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| Mar 17, 23, 25
Apr 5, 7, 9, 10 - Join the National Effort to Save Your Democratic Freedoms 11 am to 1:30 pm - FREE
Several rallies on the UCLA campus, focusing on discussion and information about homelessness and superpoverty. Rally series culminates in a workshop on campus on April 10. To involve UCLA students in action for overcoming homelessness and other crises that threaten democratic freedoms. Sponsored by Justiceville/Homeless, USA with participative support from
or Leland Stewart (310) 577-1968 or Ted Hayes (213) 892-9011 |
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