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2 Day Introduction to
Kingian Nonviolence for Youth
with Dr. Rev. Bernard Lafayette, Jr.
February 18 & 19, 2014 University of Rochester To register contact: annakristina.pfeifer@gmail.com Join Civil Rights Legend Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr. and the Positive Peace Warrior Network out of Rhode Island for a two-day, 16 hour training that will provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy and strategy of Kingian Nonviolence.
During this training, we will go over the types and levels of conflict, some readings and analysis of Dr. King's thinking, the six principles of nonviolence (a framework of how to respond to conflict), and the six steps of nonviolence (how to take those principles and put them into a social change organizing campaign). The training will include lectures, role plays, video presentations, and other interactive activities.
2 Day Introduction to
Kingian Nonviolence
for Youth Workers
February 20, 2014 9:00 am -
February 21, 2014 5:00 pm
Rochester Friends Meeting on
84 Scio Street,
Rochester, NY
YOUTH WORKER EVENT In order to nurture some our youth workers here in Rochester (including teachers and other school personnel), we are offering a special two day Kingian Nonviolence training with trainer Jonathan "Globe" Lewis, who works closely with Dr. Lafayette, on Thurs Feb 20-Friday Feb 21 (February recess week), 9-5 pm both days. The cost is just $25 to cover lunch and snacks. The training is free and will be held at the Rochester Friends Meeting on Scio St. (Thank you Friends!) Participants will receive a certificate of completion. To register contact Tammy at twoofgandhi@gmail.com. Below is more information on Jonathan.
Jonathan "Globe" Lewis, Founder & Executive Director, is a Senior Level Kingian Nonviolence Trainer who started working with Dr. LaFayette in the early 1990s as a college student. He served on the International Global Conference Series from 2000-2004 as a youth representative. Jonathan has trained all over the United States and abroad, including in Mexico, Colombia, South Africa, Israel, and Nigeria. In 2008, while working for Harry Belafonte's the Gathering for Justice, where he served as National Director of Nonviolence Direct Action Training, he introduced over one thousand community leaders to the Kingian Nonviolence philosophy.
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Another world is
not only possible, she is
on her way. On a quiet day,
I can hear her breathing.
~ Arundhati Roy
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UR Student Volunteers Constructing
Luminary Kits to Honor MLK Day
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War Tax Resistance
Workshop and Counselor's Training
February 7, 2014 7:00 pm -9:30
February 8, 2014 10-6:00 pm
Gandhi House
This gathering is both for people who want to explore war tax witness/resistance and for those who want to be able to counsel others. Friday evening will be a gathering to share our stories. There will be people who have decided to redirect their taxes away from the military. And there will be those who are exploring these issues for the first time. People coming just for Saturday are strongly encouraged to attend the entire day's session. This will be a step-by-step process of learning how to counsel people exploring war tax resistance. This gathering is sponsored by the Conscience and War Committee, a western/central New York Regional Quaker committee. Facilitators will be Ruth Benn and Ed Hedemann from the National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee (NWTRCC). Ruth spends much of her time in communication with war tax resisters across the country and the world and at regional meetings of people exploring these crucial issues. Ed is a long-time tax resister who knows all or most of the "ins and outs" of this witness against war. Please contact Tom Joyce - 607-277-7426 or tomjoyce51@aim.com (please put war tax witness in the subject line) to register, for overnight housing in Rochester, or further information. Please register by January 24, preferably as soon as possible so that we know how many meals to prepare, the needs for child care and for overnight hospitality, and the number of resource materials to produce.
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A Gandhi Family Photo Album
Produced by Anna- Kristina Pfeifer
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A Gandhi Family Photo Album Trailer
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|  January 2014 Dear friends,
I am happy to reach out once again to invite you to celebrate Rochester's Season for Nonviolence. In addition to celebrating with hundreds of US communities, this year we are celebrating in solidarity with men at Groveland Prison, south of Rochester (see below).
Research continues to accumulate that structural nonviolence initiatives such as restorative practices work, save lives, money, and strengthen democratic societies. (http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/The-success-of-nonviolent-civil)
Personal practices of nonviolence (meditation, nonviolent communication and living with a smaller ecological footprint) help us to live more peaceful, healthier, productive lives.
Read below for ways to strengthen nonviolence in your community and in yourself.
This comes with love from everyone here,
Kit Miller
PS We reached the 'stretch' goal of $60,000 for the Institute's fall campaign. On behalf of the thousands of people whose lives we can now touch this year, thank you!
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We are excited to share that Groveland Correctional Facility will be celebrating the Season for Nonviolence for the second year! They have plans to hold an essay and art contest, inviting inmates to submit entries related to the theme of nonviolence. Additionally, the Gandhi Institute hopes to offer classes on Nonviolent Communication to the men. This year the prison is re-printing the booklet "64 Daily Practices to Live Nonviolence," which was designed by staff member Shannon Richmond. The booklet gives a daily theme, quote, and exercise which has been tailored to incarcerated people. The booklet will be distributed to inmates and each day's message will be added to the call-out, which is seen by guards and the larger prison population.
Please keep Groveland men in your thoughts throughout the Season, and please consider adopting the daily practices with them! You can view and download a "64 Ways" booklet at bethechangerochester.org
Other ways to plug into the Season for Nonviolence include:
* Download the 64 Days Booklet for a daily personal practice
* Become more educated about nonviolence to become a better spokesperson. If you need more ideas, come visit our library or take an online course by visiting METTA CENTER ONLINE COURSE
*Create or host an event at your home, school, faith community, library, or workplace.
* Write a letter to the editor or blog or podcast advocating for restorative justice, sustainability and nonviolence education in schools.
* Become an official sponsor of the Season.
*Need ideas for events? Contact Kit Miller at kmiller@admin.rochester.edu
* For additional information visit: http://bethechangerochester.org
This Thursday, January 30 is the first day of the Season for Nonviolence. One way to mark this day is to join Gandhi staff from 6:00-8:00 PM at East High School for State of Race in Rochester: 50 Years After the '64 Riots, moderated by Tavis Smiley, National Public Radio co-host of "Smiley and West" and host of "Tavis Talks". Interested attendees must register at: www.rit.edu/diversity
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Nonviolent Communication
Practice Group
January 27,
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Gandhi House
We will work through the basic text "Nonviolent Communication - A Language of Life" one chapter per session and will offer experiential and interactive exercises and games that will deepen and enhance the learning of each chapter. We hope to create a community in the 10-12 sessions of this group and therefore encourage you to commit to participating in as many sessions as possible. You will need to purchase a copy of the book or get one out of the library. There is no set fee for this group and we request a donation of $5-10 per session per person that will go towards the Gandhi Institute. To register contact:
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Going Beyond the Headlines:
Engaging in Conversations,
from Exploration to Expression
Sundays, 6-9 pm
All are Welcome!
No cost to attend
Gandhi House
This course is designed to establish a conversational framework that allows for safe, open discussions while critically examining social issues of the world. In addition, this course will provide an opportunity to voice one's individual connection to these social events using creative tools for self-expression and social engagement.
To learn more contact George at
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Racial Justice Part 1:
Transforming Power
January 31, 5:00 pm - 9:00pm
February 1, 9:00-9:00pm
February 2 9:00-3:00pm
*Breakfast, Lunch and dinner provided.
This workshop will examine racial justice and racism through the lens of the Alternatives to Violence Project. The Alternatives to Violence Project provides a space for us to practice transforming conflict into win-win outcomes. Conflict becomes an opportunity for greater understanding, an opportunity to deepen relationship.
Suggested donation $25-100, scholarships are available, your attendance is more important than a donation. Funds used to support food, facility use and AVP/NY. Please contact Pamela with questions and to register!
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Interested in learning
about and practicing
meditation?
Join Robert Massar, a Gandhi Service fellow and student at the Rochester Zen Center as he leads a weekly meditation session.
Open meditation every Saturday
10 am-11 am in the meditation room at the Gandhi House Chi-Laxing: Weekly Relaxation Group 9:30 am - 10:00 am Every Saturday
Different activities/discussions, coming up:
comfort foods; the beach ball/energy ball; resonating with nature; breathing tricks; visualization; aromatherapy; hand massage; people, places, and things that can trigger a feeling of Chi-lax, Tricks to practicing more, when is it okay to put your stress away for a while?
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