Disarming our Hearts

Verses of Peace: Writing Our Way to Inner Peace, A Disarming Our Hearts Series Workshop

With Peter W. Yaremko

June 18, 2025
Location: Online via Zoom (Join from home or gather at the Peace & Spirituality Center to watch together.)

What is poetry? How does it differ from prose or journaling? And how can writing poems help us discover strength in our own words and move toward a more peaceful mindset? As part of our Disarming Our Hearts: Becoming Peace series, this ninety-minute Zoom program is not an academic class focused on crafting "good" writing, […]

Peace Circles (New Monthly Program!)

With Beth Light, MSN

July 3, 2025
The Peace & Spirituality Center

A space to nurture inner peace, connection, and healing Part of our Disarming Our Hearts, Becoming Peace series, Peace Circles offer a monthly space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect—with ourselves, with others, and with what truly matters. Held monthly on the first Thursday of the month, these in-person gatherings invite participants into a circle of […]

Peace Circles

With Beth Light, MSN

August 7, 2025
The Peace & Spirituality Center

A space to nurture inner peace, connection, and healing Part of our Disarming Our Hearts, Becoming Peace series, Peace Circles offer a monthly space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect—with ourselves, with others, and with what truly matters. Held monthly on the first Thursday of the month, these in-person gatherings invite participants into a circle of […]

Peace Circles

With Beth Light, MSN

September 4, 2025
The Peace & Spirituality Center

A space to nurture inner peace, connection, and healing Part of our Disarming Our Hearts, Becoming Peace series, Peace Circles offer a monthly space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect—with ourselves, with others, and with what truly matters. Held monthly on the first Thursday of the month, these in-person gatherings invite participants into a circle of […]

The Spirituality and Science of Compassion, A Disarming Our Hearts Series Presentation

With Anne Kertz Kernion

September 10, 2025
Location: Online via Zoom (Join from home or gather at the Peace & Spirituality Center to watch together.)

How do we cultivate a heart of compassion in a world that often feels divided? Pope Francis calls us to be merciful and compassionate, while Charles Darwin observed that “compassion is our strongest instinct.” But did you know that practicing compassion can also improve your health? Research shows that kindness and compassion boost the immune […]

Peace Circles

With Beth Light, MSN

October 2, 2025
The Peace & Spirituality Center

A space to nurture inner peace, connection, and healing Part of our Disarming Our Hearts, Becoming Peace series, Peace Circles offer a monthly space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect—with ourselves, with others, and with what truly matters. Held monthly on the first Thursday of the month, these in-person gatherings invite participants into a circle of […]

Peace, Justice, and Hope for a Flourishing Creation, A Disarming Our Hearts Workshop

With Paul J. Schutz

October 25, 2025
Peace & Spirituality Center

What does it mean to truly flourish—in our lives, our communities, and our relationship with creation? Join Paul J. Schutz for an inspiring workshop that invites deep reflection on how inner transformation can nurture peace, justice, and hope for all creation. Drawing from his upcoming book, A Theology of Flourishing: The Fullness of Life for […]

Peace Circles

With Beth Light, MSN

November 6, 2025
The Peace & Spirituality Center

A space to nurture inner peace, connection, and healing Part of our Disarming Our Hearts, Becoming Peace series, Peace Circles offer a monthly space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect—with ourselves, with others, and with what truly matters. Held monthly on the first Thursday of the month, these in-person gatherings invite participants into a circle of […]

Peace Circles

With Beth Light, MSN

December 4, 2025
The Peace & Spirituality Center

A space to nurture inner peace, connection, and healing Part of our Disarming Our Hearts, Becoming Peace series, Peace Circles offer a monthly space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect—with ourselves, with others, and with what truly matters. Held monthly on the first Thursday of the month, these in-person gatherings invite participants into a circle of […]

Peace Circles

With Beth Light, MSN

February 5, 2026
The Peace & Spirituality Center

A space to nurture inner peace, connection, and healing Part of our Disarming Our Hearts, Becoming Peace series, Peace Circles offer a monthly space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect—with ourselves, with others, and with what truly matters. Held monthly on the first Thursday of the month, these in-person gatherings invite participants into a circle of […]

Peace Circles

With Beth Light, MSN

March 5, 2026
The Peace & Spirituality Center

A space to nurture inner peace, connection, and healing Part of our Disarming Our Hearts, Becoming Peace series, Peace Circles offer a monthly space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect—with ourselves, with others, and with what truly matters. Held monthly on the first Thursday of the month, these in-person gatherings invite participants into a circle of […]

Peace Circles (Date Changed Due to Holy Week)

With Beth Light, MSN

April 9, 2026
The Peace & Spirituality Center

A space to nurture inner peace, connection, and healing Part of our Disarming Our Hearts, Becoming Peace series, Peace Circles offer a monthly space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect—with ourselves, with others, and with what truly matters. Held monthly on the first Thursday of the month, these in-person gatherings invite participants into a circle of […]

Peace Circles

With Beth Light, MSN

May 7, 2026
The Peace & Spirituality Center

A space to nurture inner peace, connection, and healing Part of our Disarming Our Hearts, Becoming Peace series, Peace Circles offer a monthly space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect—with ourselves, with others, and with what truly matters. Held monthly on the first Thursday of the month, these in-person gatherings invite participants into a circle of […]

Peace Circles

With Beth Light, MSN

June 4, 2026
The Peace & Spirituality Center

A space to nurture inner peace, connection, and healing Part of our Disarming Our Hearts, Becoming Peace series, Peace Circles offer a monthly space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect—with ourselves, with others, and with what truly matters. Held monthly on the first Thursday of the month, these in-person gatherings invite participants into a circle of […]