Past Events

March for a Culture of Peace

Show that we are one community, opposed to violence, murder, poverty, racism, and exclusion.

Sponsored by Movement for a Culture of Peace.

September 24, 2016

Coffee for Peace

An evening of peace-filled activities, beginning with a ukulele workshop: learn how to play "Go Now in Peace" on the ukulele with award-winning folk duo. No experience necessary. Participants will play the piece during the duo's concert at 7:00 p.m.

September 23, 2016 to
September 24, 2016

Talk by John Dear

John Dear is a peace activist, Catholic priest, and co-founder of Campaign Nonviolence. This is an interfaith evening for people to join together to make a commitment to nonviolent action for peace in Delaware. Followed by candlelight vigil.

September 21, 2016 to
September 22, 2016

Dedication of Peace Pole/Celebration of Peace Week Delaware

Local musicians will play and sing, followed by a brief program acknowledging the importance of peace-making in all major faiths.

Rehoboth Beach Bandstand 1 Rehoboth Ave. Rehoboth Beech, DE 19971

Sponsored by Lewes-Rehoboth Coalition for Peace Week Delaware.

September 21, 2016 to
September 22, 2016

March for Peace

March for Peace in Rehoboth for Peace Week Delaware.

September 21, 2016 to
September 22, 2016

Film: Requiem for the Dead

This film highlights a few of the estimated 8,000 individuals who died from gunfire in spring 2014, drawing exclusively on found media - news accounts, police investigations, and social media -- to shine a light on little-known stories of tragic loss, bringing the victims to life in their own words.

September 20, 2016 to
September 21, 2016

Liberty Medal Ceremony to Honor Congressman John Lewis

The Liberty Medal was established in 1988 to commemorate the bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution. Given annually, the medal honors men and women of courage and conviction who strive to secure the blessings of liberty to people around the globe.

September 19, 2016 to
September 20, 2016

Restorative Justice: Peace Making in Latin America

Ms. Charito Calvachi-Mateyko will give a brief overview of the restorative justice approach, how it relates to building peace in Latin America, and the implications for peace building in our country and in our individual lives.

September 18, 2016 to
September 19, 2016

Bread and Hands, Breaking Bread Together

This potluck dinner gives us the opportunity to meet our Muslim neighbors and to offer them our friendship. All ages and religious backgrounds (or nor religion at all) are invited to come together around a shared meal.

September 18, 2016