Creating a culture of peace: Interfaith retreat in active nonviolence

Friday May 30 - Sunday June 1, 2008, Facilitated by Joan Haan, Don Christensen and Katherine Wojtan and sponsored by Minnesota Fellowship of Reconciliation at the ARC (Action, Reflection, Celebration) Retreat Center, 75 minutes north of St. Paul, near Cambridge, MN

What is CCP? Developed by the Fellowship of Reconciliation and Pace e Bene, CCP is an interfaith training focused on personal and social change. Its goal is to train community-based groups in living and acting nonviolently as a means of transforming our selves, our culture and our world.

CCP draws upon the wisdom and experience of the participants and the writings and active nonviolence of Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., Thich Nhat Hahn, Dorothy Day and other leaders of faith communities and social justice movements. Through small and large group discussion, journaling, and ritual expression, individuals are invited to explore their own experience with violence and active nonviolence. We will use brainstorming, role-playing and simulation exercises to experience models and develop tools for nonviolent communication, problem solving, community-building, social analysis and planning community action.

This retreat is for persons interested in exploring active nonviolence with persons from different faith traditions and spiritual communities, in a safe and friendly environment.

Cost, which includes lodging, 6 meals and all program expenses, is $210 ($170 for students, seniors and persons on fixed income). Scholarship assistance is available. Registration is limited to 20 participants. We are seeking diversity of religious traditions, age, gender, income and race. Registration deadline is May 1. For more information and/or to register contact Don Christensen at rachelanddon[at]msn[dot]com or 651-690-2609.