So many of today's struggles and conflicts can seem overwhelming and intractable. Often our instinct is to make these conflicts simply go away by ignoring them, giving up what we care about, or fighting to destroy the other side.

At Peace Catalyst, we believe the Bible shows us a deep and transformative view of working for reconciliation in the midst of painful conflict. Rather than fighting or fleeing, the peace of the Bible, shalom, invites us into the hard work of moving toward conflict with the long-term vision of flourishing for all and true reconciliation—that is, just and caring relationships—with our enemies.

Join us for an introductory experiential workshop and practice using the lens of Biblical peace, including:

• A brief theological introduction to peace—shalom—in the Bible

• An understanding of "right relationships" as the heart of peace and justice

• Practice applying a shalom vision to a modern conflict through the lenses of Truth, Mercy, Justice, and Peace (introduced through an exercise from expert peacebuilder John Paul Lederach)

This month we will practice applying the lens of Shalom to the growing conflicts surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine.

Every month we will be hosting a “taster” session, introducing participants to some key peacebuilding skills and a chance to learn more about our work. Follow our social media channels and sign up for our newsletter to be notified about future sessions!