Disarming our Hearts

Disarming Our Hearts Circle

Open Dates

Peace is not just something we think about. It is something we practice together. The Disarming Our Hearts Circle is a monthly companion for those who want to intentionally practice becoming peace in daily life. Inspired by the ongoing Disarming Our Hearts: Becoming Peace series, this offering invites us to cultivate inner peace and bring […]

Restorative Justice for Everyday Life: Repairing Harm in Our Homes, Workplaces, and Communities

August 26, 2026
The Peace & Spirituality Center

When we hear the term “Restorative Justice,” many people immediately think of prisons or the legal system. While restorative practices are used in those settings, they began long before courtrooms — and they belong just as much in our everyday relationships. This introductory session explores how restorative principles can transform the way we respond to […]

Peace Across Divides: Love in Action

With Sr. Lucy Kurien

September 25, 2026
The Peace & Spirituality Center

One woman. One response to suffering. Nearly three decades of love in action. Just days after the International Day of Peace, join us for a special evening with Sr. Lucy Kurien, founder and director of Maher (“Mother’s Home”) in India, for a conversation about what peace can look like when it moves beyond an ideal […]

Want to Talk? Communication Tools for Divided Times

With Bryan Johns, CSJP-A and Nancy Schmitt, CSJP-A

October 6, 2026
Peace & Spirituality Center

Whether you find yourself navigating a heated disagreement with a spouse, interrupting racism in the office, facilitating political tension in your religious institution, or working for systemic change around any justice issue, Want to Talk? Communication Tools for Divided Times will guide you in deepening your relationships while staying true to your values. This 9-session […]

Healing Through Forgiveness: Accepting the Grace of Letting Go

With Ron Ryan, D.Min.

October 10, 2026
Peace & Spirituality Center

We all know Jesus’ command to forgive, but letting go of anger and resentment isn’t easy. Some of us carry around hurts for decades, weighing us down and keeping us from experiencing greater peace in our lives. This one-day retreat will show us that forgiving doesn’t mean absolving, and letting go doesn’t mean forgetting; but […]