In 2016, JustPeace is beginning an initiative to survey, network, connect and support leaders in the United Methodist Church who are working with youth in the areas of conflict transformation, mediation, racial justice, intercultural exchange and/or peacebuilding. This is part of a larger Network Weaving Initiative supported in part by the GCORR CORR Action Fund that will cultivate and sustain networks of leaders committed to conflict transformation and cultural competency.
Interpreter Magazine: God’s Love Heals the Soul
In her article God’s love heals the soul in the November-December 2015 edition of Interpreter Magazine, Emily Snell features Chaplain Dave Smith and his work leading the JustPeace Soul Care Initiative.
David Anderson Hooker to join faculty at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies
We are happy to announce that David Anderson Hooker, member of the JustPeace staff team, will join the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies this summer as Professor and Practitioner of Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding.
Around the Web – February 5, 2016
Here are some links to articles, videos and stories that JustPeace staff have enjoyed this week. We hope you enjoy them too!
Engaging Conflict through the Lens of Soul Care
What can the faith community do to understand these challenges and journey with our veterans toward healing? The veteran’s story is sacred as is the faith community’s story. By understanding the veteran’s story in the context of the spiritual meaning within a particular faith community context, we then can relate to the person, not the war. This is the most important step toward developing a relationship of trust with the veteran and their family. The faith community can role model this technique for engaging conflict.
Robustness and Vulnerability in Leadership and Ministry
In other words, when I enter a courageous conversation and find my anxiety rising, I remind myself that I have or will be given what I need to meet whatever or whoever emerges in the encounter. My primary task is to show up, to be present, and to pay attention; then, to offer what I can honestly and respectfully
Engaging Conflict
In distinguishing between the acceptance of people and the rejection of their ideas, we engage them as parts of God’s creation fully worthy of consideration and relationship
Around the Web – January 8, 2016
Here are some links to articles, videos and stories that JustPeace staff have enjoyed this week. We hope you enjoy them too!
Meaningful Conversations on Race
David Anderson Hooker recently participated in a General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) video series called Vital Conversations. The video of his talk is supplemented by GCORR produced resources including a Discussion Guide and a quiz.
Around the Web – Dec 18th, 2015
Here are some links to articles, videos and stories that JustPeace staff have enjoyed this week. We hope you enjoy them too!