Events - 8 Oct 23

09/29/2023 - 10/30/2023

All Day


Visionary Peace Youth Art Exhibition: Call for Artwork
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Visionary Peace Youth Art Exhibition: Call for Artwork

Create your vision of peace for the 8th Annual Visionary Peace Youth Art Exhibition! We invite young artists to create their vision of a peaceful world. The artwork is intended to foster dialogue and encourage an intergenerational response to create a more peaceful world.

10/08/2023

10:30 am - 11:45 am


Awakened Heart Peace Week DE Kirtan Concert with Yvette Om
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Awakened Heart Peace Week DE Kirtan Concert with Yvette Om

  • Location: The Buzz Ware Village Center
    2119 The Highway, Wilmington, DE, 19810, Arden
  • Organization(s): Awakened Heart A Center For Spiritual Living Teaching Chapter
  • Arts, Well-being, Worship service

Join us at Awakened Heart for a Sunday Celebration of Life featuring a heart-filled morning of sacred sound and Kirtan
with Yvette Om and Martin Orimenko.  Kirtan is a ‘call’ & ‘response’ style of sacred sounding.

Celebrated singer, author, and intuitive Yvette is passionate about awakening the hidden song within us all. Her style kirtan style (chant) is harmonic, bringing in all the colors of the chakras to dance with each other. Yvette has released five inspirational albums. She is a yoga teacher and a personal coach for the voice/chant and the sweet droning harmonium.

To learn more about Yvette, see her website  www.yvetteom.com

10/08/2023

10:30 am - 11:30 am


Being a Force For Peace in a Fractured World
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Being a Force For Peace in a Fractured World

  • Location: First Unitarian Church of Wilmington
    730 Halstead Rd., Wilmington, DE, 19803
  • Organization(s): First Unitarian Church of Wilmington
  • Human rights, Inclusion, Worship service

As part of the Delaware Peace Week celebration, join people across the state and learn how to be a force for peace. A force that extends in three directions: to others, to our opponents, and to ourselves.  This event draws on insights from Valarie Kaur, a renowned Sikh activist, filmmaker, and civil rights lawyer.

Reverend Dr. Larry Peers, the minister at First Unitarian Church of Wilmington has worked with organizations and their leaders across many faith traditions in change and conflict resolution.  He was also a visiting professor at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace and taught Peacemaking and Religious Leadership.

Registration is not required for the service; all are welcome. The sermon will also be available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FirstuuwilmOrg

10/08/2023

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm


Speak Your Peace - Community Fun Day
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Speak Your Peace - Community Fun Day

  • Location: MSK Community Center
    1009 Sycamore Street, Wilmington, DE, 19805
  • Organization(s): MSK Community Center
  • Non-violence, Youth

Come and be a part of a community celebration of peace with Darryl’s Corner Society! This event is free and promises:

  • Live Entertainment: Enjoy live music and performances.
  • 🎤 Open Mic: Share your talents or simply enjoy the show.
  • 📚 Free Books: Explore a selection of free books
  • .🍔 Food: Savor delicious food options.
  • 📚 Educational Resources: Discover valuable resources for all ages.
  • 🛍️ Vendor Opportunities: Interested in participating? Contact us at info@darrylscornersociety.org.
  • 🙏 Donations: Your support is appreciated!

For more information on Darryl’s Corner Society and Our Mission, please visit https://darrylscornersociety.org.

All Open Mic Inquiries, please contact Daniel Via Instagram @Therennetproject
Speak Your Peace or follow the link:
https://view.forms.app/dlc106/syp-registration-form

On-site registration will be available for those who chose not to book/register online.

10/08/2023

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm


Disclosure Watch Party and Panel Discussion
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Disclosure Watch Party and Panel Discussion

  • Location: Woodlawn Library
    2020 W 9th St, Wilmington, De, 19805
  • Organization(s): Woodlawn Library

Please mark your calendar for October 8 at 2:00 pm and join us at the Woodlawn Library to watch Disclosure. This powerful Netflix documentary examines transgender representation in Hollywood and its impact on the transgender community and American culture.  The film highlights how media can shape public perception and understanding of transgender individuals.  Then stay for a thought-provoking discussion led by a panel from Parents of Trans Kids (PTK) of Delaware.  Registration is requested.

10/08/2023

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm


Restorative Justice
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Restorative Justice

While seated in a Circle of Peace, ancient principles and the peacebuilding theory of restorative justice will be reviewed as an alternative to the current justice system from the perspective of a former lawyer. Charito Calvachi-Mateyko, a professional in the field of restorative justice, assists you to perceive the challenges presented by the current punitive system by using inquiry, and invites the participants to consider a peaceful way to handle crime and conflict today.

Ms. Calvachi-Mateyko is a speaker from the DE Humanities Speaker Program

On-site registration will be available for those who chose not to book/register online.

10/08/2023

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm


Innovations and Collaborations for Peace
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Innovations and Collaborations for Peace

  • Location: Academy for Peace
    203 N. Market Street, Wilmington
  • Organization(s): People to People Delaware
  • Inclusion, Youth

Join us in our Peace March on Market Street led by the Fashion Steppers Youth Band.
Superheroes for Peace Awards will be presented
Fun activites for youth and adults.

Dr. Jay Macklin, Dr. Erin Zoranski and Yulia Watters are leading this event.

10/08/2023

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm


Moms Demand Action Coffee Cups for Peace
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Moms Demand Action Coffee Cups for Peace

  • Location: Academy for Peace
    203 N Market St, Wilmington, DE, 19801
  • Organization(s): Moms Demand Action
  • Non-violence, Youth

Moms Demand Action is partnering with a local Ukrainian coffee shop, Riverfront Bakery, to engage the community in decorating messages of peace on coffee sleeves. The Riverfront Bakery customers will be given their coffee with a decorated peace sleeve during Peace Week. Help spread the message of peace, creating a smile on many faces! Come enjoy this artistic and fun way to spread the message of peace.

Please sign up here: https://forms.everytown.org/a/de-nncc-coffee-cups-peace

10/08/2023

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm


Unity Dinner- Plant Based Soup Night
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Unity Dinner- Plant Based Soup Night

  • Location: First Unitarian Church of Wilmington
    730 Halstead Rd., Wilmington, DE, 19803
  • Organization(s): First Unitarian Church
  • Environment, Meal, Well-being

Please join us for a dinner that is peaceful to the Earth and our bodies. Eating more plant based has been shown do significantly help our environment and our health. Sign up to either bring a plant based, gluten free soup, or to just come and enjoy a free dinner. Salad, drinks, bread, and dessert will be provided. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4caea82eaa8-peace2#/