Author Archive

Relationships matter. Restorative justice reminds us of this web of relationships and suggests principles and practices to create and restore healthy relationships.

Fambul Tok tells the story of healing in post-conflict Sierra Leone through the intimate stories of perpetrators and victims coming together for the first time in an unprecedented program of tradition-based truth-telling and forgiveness ceremonies.

The 2011 School of Christian Mission book is now available for purchase at the United Methodist Women’s online store. Written by Stephanie Hixon and Thomas Porter of JustPeace, the study shows us the redemptive power of forgiveness: forgiveness for the victim, the perpetrator, and the entire community.

William J. Everett reflects on this year’s JustPeace Annual Gathering that took place earlier this month (March 6th-8th). The Gathering took place in Jackson, Mississippi to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Freedom Rides and focused on racial reconciliation.

United Methodist Portal: Bishop Woodie White reflects on a dream and asks will the church and nation move backwards in the direction of discord, name-calling and anger or forward in a direction of community in the midst of diversity.

When the leader is willing to be honest and humble in her/his reporting, it creates a culture where others can be honest about their shortfalls and celebrations as well. Then, instead of shortfalls leading to punishment, embarrassment or punitive action, it can lead to growth and a culture of honesty and accountability.

Choosing to forgive is an act of the will primarily for your benefit, but also for the benefit of the other. Forgiveness involves risk. It involves the willingness to coexist. It best comes through engagement with the other.

Instead of “giving up” something for Lent, Joan Fallon (the Communications Director of the University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies) is “taking on” something – peace! In what ways can we follow her lead and live as peacemakers this Lenten season?

The Institute of Peace Leadership and Governance (IPLG) at Africa University is advertising two lectureships in graduate studies related to human rights, leadership and governance. The IPLG seeks to contribute to a culture of peace, good governance, security and socio-economic development in Africa through research, teaching, networking and community-level action.

JustPeace hosts its 11th Annual Gathering in Jackson, Mississippi next week (3/6-3/8). The event, “Journey Toward the Light”, will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Freedom Rides and engage narratives and processes around racial reconciliation.