Category Archives: Community

A film gathering – a film character expressed their motivation to commit suicide

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

The second and only other character in the film touched this first character in away to make a difference.  In the group watching this and prior to hearing the first characters intention, she showed us a facial expression of pain … Continue reading →

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a Luncheon with Tera Warner, A Dirty Wall fundraiser or a growing WISH?

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

Yesterday I was inspired to attend a luncheon hosted by Carolyn Taylor  in honor of The Dirty Wall project with the founder of WISH, Tera Warner as featured guest.  I had never come across any of Tera’s interviews, story’s, or … Continue reading →

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Witnessing the Benefits of Community

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

Invited to take part in planning a youth group event at a local church I began to notice the volume of cars parked in an oversized parking lot .  My thoughts go back to a memory of the empty church parking lots I saw … Continue reading →

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A School for Peace and Justice – Philadelphia High School

Posted on August 22, 2010 by

Revisiting Social Responsibility   - Online July 2009 | Volume 66, HomeCurrent IssueArchivesSearchBuyContact, A School for Peace and Justice Elliott Seif A focus on four dimensions of social responsibility transforms a Philadelphia high school and fosters skills and attitudes that promote social justice. … Continue reading →

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Students learn conflict resolution

Posted on August 22, 2010 by

*I found myself becoming enthusiastic listening to this video!, Renee Philadelphia’s Parkway NW High School students learn conflict resolution, mediation, and leadership through service learning and a small, close knit community. A focus on four dimensions of social responsibility transforms … Continue reading →

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On “Vision, Fear, Jealousy, Repression”

Posted on July 29, 2010 by

I would like to share the last few paragraphs of an article by John Kimmey titled, “On Defining a Global Peace Zone“ I believe in vision. I have taken part in its manifestation. I know that the more people who … Continue reading →

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Community Connection Event – Langara College, Vancouver, BC

Posted on July 2, 2010 by

To Renee – Not sure if you’d be able to make it, but I really wanted to invite you to this Community Connection Event taking place next Sunday at Langara. I’d love to have a chance to publicly acknowledge all … Continue reading →

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“wounds don’t easily heal if they are not out in the open,” Bono,

Posted on June 21, 2010 by

Bono, the lead singer of the band U2 and a co-founder of the advocacy group ONE and (Product)RED, is a contributing columnist for The New York Times. “Healing is kind of a corny word but it’s peculiarly appropriate here;” In Ireland, … Continue reading →

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Hands Across the Sands – Victoria

Posted on June 17, 2010 by

Breaking News today, Thursday, June 17th, 2010.  Hands Across the Sands in B.C. is supported and endorsed by the BC Sustainable Energy Association, the Green Party of Canada, the Sierra Club of BC, the Raincoast Conservation Society, the Georgia Strait Alliance, … Continue reading →

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Hands Across the Sands – Victoria, June 26th Official Press Release

Posted on June 14, 2010 by

HANDS ACROSS THE SAND – VICTORIA BC  LOCATION CHANGE – MOVED TO SANDY WILLOWS BEACH!    Contact: Renee Lindstrom                                          FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Phone: 250-361-7508                                                  Monday, June 14th, 2010   Email: renee.consciouslearning@gmail.com  Taking a Stand Against Offshore Drilling: Local Residents Plan a … Continue reading →

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