Peace and Justice
Diocese of Eastern Michigan
Ministries
Resource Center
Subject:
Peace and Justice
Topic:
Non-Violence/Making Peace
Making
Peace
Helpful Outside Links:
Parenting
for Peace and Justice/Families Against Violence Advocacy Network: www.ipj-ppj.org
Fellowship
of Reconciliation (interfaith): www.forusa.org
Public
Policy Network: www.episcopalchurch.org/eppn
The following items are located at the Diocesan
Center, Saginaw:
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Ministries Resource Center Home Congregational/ Leadership Development Stewardship/Mission and Outreach |
The Peace Book – Louise Diamond, Conari Press, Berkeley CA; 2001 108 simple ways
to create a more peaceful world; this book moves from ideas to create inner
peace to ideas for making peace in the world; each section includes a number
of resources and references, as well as a 4 point summary of the chapter. Jubilee 2000 –
ECUSA-Office of Peace and Justice Ministries, New York NY; 2000 Lessons on ways to care for our world, including: Respect for the
Earth, Sharing Wealth, Release of Captives, and Reconciliation and
Respect; lesson plans are given for various age groups plus references
and an opening paper by Bishop Steven Charleston. Treasure Kids Magazine, for
Church School Missionary Offering - Epis Parish Services, NYC; 1999 Student magazines w/leader guides
available, an anti-violence theme; 2 issues: Kids for Peace: Making a
Non-violent USA and Kids for Peace: What Can I Do?. If only today you knew…the things that
make for peace – Institute for Peace & Justice, St Louis; 2002 A resource for high school students that
includes “peacemaking activities in response to violence, terrorism and war”;
it has several lessons as well as a variety of activities and references; the
resource was created with Pax Christi USA, a peacemaking organization of the
Roman Catholic Church Kids Creating Circles of Peace – The Institute for Peace and Justice An activity book for children in elementary school encouraging peace
making and finding non-violent ways to resolve conflict. A number of story
starters, as well as references and discussion questions. Circles of Hope, Circles of Peace – LaDoris Payne-Bell, Institute of Peace and Justice; 2001 Discussion of a small group process for developing alternative to
violence, primarily aimed at domestic violence, but also useful in other
areas A Call to Peace – Jim McGinnis, Institute for Peace and
Justice; 1998 This is a series of 52 meditations to help families work with the
Family Pledge of Nonviolence. They are grouped by topic, and each meditation
includes scripture references, prayer and reflection questions, and resources
to use with the meditation. Overcoming Violence
– Margot Kassmann; World Council of Churches Subtitled: The Challenge to the Churches in All Places, it is
primarily a look at the situation which poses questions for theological
reflection, not an actual program for overcoming violence. Building a Culture of Peace Begins with Children – The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program,
Presbyterian Distribution Service, Louisville KY Six sessions, primarily designed for 3rd to 6th
grade, but can be adapted for younger children and inter-generational groups,
includes background on scripture, gathering activities, questions and
activities for discussion, and closing for each session, craft patterns, and
bibliography. 101
Tools for Tolerance – Southern Poverty Law Center, Montgomery AL;
2000 A list of suggestions divided into home, school, workplace, house of
worship, and community at large. In addition there are definitions, some
ideas for response and planning, a long list of books for both children and
adults, and a number of websites. Responding to Hate at School – Southern Poverty
Law School, Montgomery AL A guide for teachers, administrators, and
counselors; 2 copies Teaching Tolerance Magazine –
Southern
Poverty Law Center, Montgomery AL Stories of ways children are learning to
live with others in non-violent ways; issues include many helpful resources
& web pages |
For more information or to borrow a
particular item, contact
Coordinator,