News from Peace Learning Center

In September, the Youth Services team worked with The Center for Inquiry, IPS School # 2 (Center Township), an anti-bullying group from McClelland Elementary (Wayne Township) and conducted a Freshmen retreat for Providence Cristo Rey High School. In October we will work with the following schools:

Warren Central High School 9th grade (Warren Township)

IPS School #107 (Center Township)

Crooked Creek Elementary (Washington Township)

Corporate & Community Programs

PeaceLearningCenter offers professional development programs focused on cultivating healthy organizational practices. Sessions include diversity awareness, healthy communication, strategic planning, organizational change and board/staff retreats.

On Sept 8 PLC offered its Tuesdays at PLC session: "Exploring an Organic Organizational Development Model" by PLC associate consultant, Richard W. Smith

On Sept 9 PLC associate consultant Tahnea Jafari presented "Addressing Conflict in Healthy Ways" to the Indianapolis Resource Center for Independent Living (IRCIL)

On Oct 9 PLC associate consultant Debra Jarvis will present "Intercultural Development: Enhancing Your Ability to Provide Hope and Help for Children in Need" to The Children's Bureau

PLC will offer the topic of "Cultural Competency" for the Oct 13 Tuesdays at PLC session presented by associate consultant Kara Endsley. For more information or to register, please click here

PLC will offer a half-day session on "Servant Leadership: A Long Term Transformational Approach to Life and Work" on Oct 30 at Purdue Extension Services in Intech Park, presented by Richard W. Smith. For more information or to register, please click here

International Interfaith Initiative

October is a busy month for International Interfaith programs at Peace Learning Center. As we continue to build peace in our community by work with a variety of religious congregations it is encouraging to witness that Indianapolis values interfaith cooperation. There are several programs throughout the month where you can explore our diverse religious landscape, celebrate a common desire for peace, and participate in discussion about the role of religion in politics.

Sacred Places Tour is an opportunity to visit and learn more about the many faith traditions in Central Indiana. Each Sunday afternoon In October two congregations will open their doors, provide a tour of their house of worship, and answer your questions about history, traditions, and community activities. The tour will culminate on November 8 with a Celebration of Interfaith Spirituality with Families and Children at Marian University. Each of these events is free and open to the public however we ask that you bring a donation of a non-perishable food item for the Interfaith Hunger Initiative. Click here for a complete schedule.

International Interfaith Initiative is hosting its 3rd Annual Conference on October 8-9 in the Indiana War Memorial. This year's conference is entitled The Confluence of Faith and Politics and will feature a keynote conversation with two prominent Hoosiers, Reverend Richard and Honorable Lee Hamilton. Day two of the conference will focus on the Iraqi refugee crisis and feature a keynote address by the president of the Middle East Institute Ambassador Wendy Chamberlin. These events are free and open to the public, click here for more information.

Finally we are cosponsoring an interfaith luncheon discussion with two religious leaders from Jerusalem. Muslim Alliance of Indiana's annual conference will feature The Other Peace Process with Rabbi Ron Kronish executive director of the Interreligious Coordinating Council for Israel and Imam Mohamad Zibdeh the Kadi of Jerusalem. The luncheon is October 23 at the IUPUI Campus Center and is $15 for general admission and $10 for students. Click here for more information.