The Advanced AVP workshop focuses on the underlying causes of violence, both in ourselves and in the world we live in. It is designed to give participants opportunities to rebuild community, review in depth the concept of Transforming Power and proceed to set individual and group goals for the focus of the remainder of the workshop. (Prerequisite: Completion of Basic…

Miami Friends Meeting will hold a community workshop to examine immigration issues and what support we can give to immigrant/refugee communities in our midst. What is the threat to these communities? And what can we do as individuals, religious organizations and groups of conscience to stand up for those in our community in need? The workshop will look at: U.S.…

There will be an Advanced Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Workshop June 15-17 at the Gainesville Meetinghouse. This workshop is for those who have already taken the AVP Basic Workshop. "The Power of Truth" is the theme for this Advanced AVP workshop, which focuses on the underlying causes of violence, both in ourselves and in the world we live in.…

The War Economy: Militarism and the Proliferation of Gun Violence is the theme of Week 3 (May 27-June 2) of the Poor People's Campaign: 40 Days of Action. Two SEYM Friends, Pete Ackerman (Palm Beach Meeting) and Jeanette Smith (Miami), are on the steering committee of the Florida chapter of the Poor People’s Campaign. Tuesday, May 29th • Actions May…