COMMUNITY EVENTS

CONCERT FOR PEACE
SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2023

 

 

Hands of Peace is extremely grateful to Katherine Hughes for organizing the 9th annual Concert for Peace and Art Exhibit, part of the Simple Gifts Concert Series at Glenview Community Church. A special “thank you” to Tania McCarthy, Sheryl Long, Betsy Martin, Laura Heyser, and Robin Woodsome for their help in publicizing the event and organizing the art exhibit. It was great to see members of the Hands of Peace community participate in the concert as well, including Tom Aldrich and Jason Stutz singing with the GCC Chancel Choir. The concert walked the audience through a conversation about Utopia and what we would like to see in our own personal Utopias. Songs included “Revolution” by the Beatles, Jewish folk song “Salaam” by Moshe Ben Ari, and a series of Turkish music by Group Yakamoz. Money raised through free-will donations and art sales will benefit Hands of Peace so we may empower the next generation of changemakers.

Watch it here.

OTHER RECENT COMMUNITY CIRCLE EVENTS 

INTRODUCTION TO DANGEROUS SPEECH VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
with Dangerous Speech Project
Wednesday, December 14

Watch the recorded workshop here.

SCIENCE OF POLARIZATION VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
with One America Movement
Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Hands of Peace and One America Movement partnered to examine through a neurological and a social science lens the myths that are propagated by toxic polarization and fueling the division in our country. This virtual workshop session will helped us better understand the subtle inner workings of our brains and behavior that influence how we perceive and interact with others— and how they perceive and interact with us.

Watch the recorded workshop here.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE VIRTUAL ALUMNI PANEL

Thank your joining us for International Day of Peace Virtual Alumni Panel. Six Hands of Peace Alumni from the 2022 Summer Program joined moderators Emily Kenward, Chicago Site Director, and Melanie Stanek, San Diego Site Director.

COMMUNITY CIRCLES: SAN DIEGO ALUMNI PANEL

Thank you for joining us for Community Circles: San Diego Alumni Panel. Five Hands of Peace Alumni from the 2022 Summer Program joined Melanie Stanek, San Diego Site Director at the Encinitas Community Center for this in-person event.

INTERESTING EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY

For our Hands of Peace community members — “Interesting Events in the Community” is designed to provide diverse stories, opinions and perspectives for you to explore and learn more about.

MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTER
ANNUAL INTERFAITH IFTAR & DINNER
“Pearls of Fasting”
Saturday, March 25, 2023
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm CST

There will be a program followed by the fast-breaking, sunset prayer, then dinner.

Location: Muslim Education Center – Social Hall
8601 Menard Ave., Morton Grove, IL 60053 (parking behind building)
Limited Seating. Registration is Required.

Go here to register.

 

2021 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE EVENTS  

For a complete list go here. 

RECENT BOOK CIRCLES

For a recent list of Hands of Peace Book Circles go here.