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Remembering A Season for Nonviolence
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Unity of Fairfax remembers the sixty-four day international Season for Nonviolence - as events take place, results are posted here
WHAT IS IT
A Season for Nonviolence, January 30 - April 4, is a national 64-day educational, media, and grassroots campaign dedicated to demonstrating that nonviolence is a powerful way to heal, transform, and empower our lives and our communities. Inspired by the 50th and 30th memorial anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this international event honors their vision for an empowered, nonviolent world.
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EVENTS COMPLETED
Enjoy reading about and seeing photos of each of the events after they take place during a Season for Nonviolence.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
PEACE CURRICULUM FOR YOUTH - TRAINING FOR ADULTS
1:30 - 4:30 pm in the Sanctuary at Unity of Fairfax Church
Educators and parents gathered in the Unity of Fairfax sanctuary on January 26th to experience peace-related ideas and activities for children of all ages. These included journals, arts and crafts, games, songs, 'kid-sized' mini-meditations, and compassionate communication techniques.
All present considered how youth could be encouraged to cultivate inner peace, perform acts of kindness, and dream of creating a world of peace.
Together, the group created a peace medicine wheel with stones, naming a quality or element of peace with each stone.
We experienced the effectiveness of the 'Rainbow Path To Peace', a conflict resolution tool which was created at Unity during the Season for Peace 2005. The path guides participants through the steps of non-violent communication along with inner reflection.
Written resources were shared, and a spirit of collaboration and mutual support between teachers and parents was established.
For more information and resources for peace education, contact kathrynashera@gmail.com or visit www.cgpp.org.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
INTERFAITH PEACE CELEBRATION
Opening Ceremony of A Season for Nonviolence
7:00 pm to 9:00 PM
Unity of Fairfax Church
2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton VA 22124
Representatives from various faith traditions shared readings, teachings and expressive elements of their faith weaving around the theme of peace. Over a dozen traditions participated, including Vedanta, Buddhist, Native American, Divine Feminine, Jewish, Christian, Islamic, Sikh, Baha'i, New Thought and Ahmadiyyah Muslim.
A beautiful photo gallery of thirty photographs captures the essence of the event: CLICK HERE>>
Friday & Saturday, February 8 & 9, 2013
FORGIVENESS WORKSHOP
Friday, Feb, 8th, 2013, 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Saturday, Feb. 9th, 2013 - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Unity of Fairfax sponsored a workshop by Sophy Burnham - mystic, healer and author of best seller, Book of Angels.
Perhaps the greatest stumbling block to happiness is being unable to forgive a person, group or circumstance which has hurt you. The hurt blocks your creativity, and prevents the full expression of your being.
The workshop provided tools for forgiveness which help a person to reach full potential and become happier.
Visit Sophy's home page, facebook and twitter accounts: www.sophyburnham.com 
Sundays, February 3,10, 17 & 24, 2013
WISDOM OF GANDHI
12:30 to 1:30 PM
Book study group in room 7. Email Aboul Mansuri to register: Mansuria@aol.com
Friday, February 22, 2013
INVICTUS
7:00 to 9:30 PM
Starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon, Invictus is an inspiring true story of Nelson Mandela, forgiveness and national unity in South Africa after apartheid and rugby. MOVIE with discussion following.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
DANCES FOR UNIVERSAL PEACE
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Chapel (in the education building)
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax
2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA 22124
Open to the public, all are invited to join us for two circles dedicated to 'The Heart of Peace'. We will do heart practices, songs and dances, all on the theme of peace. Each participant will experience peace within and without. Simple songs and dances, drawn from world cultures, are learned during the practice. The goal is to create peace together and experience our oneness. Guitar, drum and recorder will accompany us.
Open to the public, all are invited to join us for two circles dedicated to 'The Heart of Peace'. We will do heart practices, songs and dances, all on the theme of peace. Each participant will experience peace within and without. Simple songs and dances, drawn from world cultures, are learned during the practice. The goal is to create peace together and experience our oneness. Guitar, drum and recorder will accompany us.
Join hands with friends from many faiths and corners of our world! Led by Diana Pinkham and Kathryn Ashera Rose. Love offering basis.
For further information contact dianapinkham@aol.com
Saturday, March 9, 2013
POTLUCK, RECEPTION AND POSIPALOOZA CONCERT 
7:00 to 9:30 PM
With internationally-known musicians Harold Payne, Sloan Wainright, Richard Mekdeci and Sue Riley. Fabulous New Thought songs! Heartwarming and heart-opening. This annual event is a favorite - we are a stop on the national tour of Posi Award winners. Mark your calendars NOW! Tickets are $20 apiece.
A great time was had by all. Check out some photos. CLICK HERE>>
Wednesday, March 6, 2013 - EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
MUHAMMAD: MESSENGER OF PEACE 
7:00 to 9:30 PM
George Mason University
Johnson Center
JC Bistro Basement Level
4400 University Dr. Fairfax
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, who joined us for the Opening Ceremony for the Season for Peace, invites Unity of Fairfax to attend a talk on “Muhammad: Messenger of Peace.”
To car pool from Unity of Fairfax, meet at 6 PM in the church parking lot. Please email Melanie to confirm: n2organic@msn.com
Please RSVP here: http://www.muslimsforpeace.org/events/cva-gmu/
Friday, March 22, 2013
GANDHI
6:30 to 9:30 PM
This awe-inspiring biopic about Mahatma Gandhi -- the diminutive lawyer who stood up against British rule in India and became an international symbol of nonviolence and understanding -- brilliantly underscores the difference one person can make. Starring Ben Kingsley, the film won eight Academy Award including best picture and best actor. MOVIE with discussion following.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
DANCES FOR UNIVERSAL PEACE
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Chapel (in the education building)
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax
2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA 22124
Open to the public, all are invited to join us for two circles dedicated to 'The Heart of Peace'. We will do heart practices, songs and dances, all on the theme of peace. Each participant will experience peace within and without. Simple songs and dances, drawn from world cultures, are learned during the practice. The goal is to create peace together and experience our oneness. Guitar, drum and recorder will accompany us.
Open to the public, all are invited to join us for two circles dedicated to 'The Heart of Peace'. We will do heart practices, songs and dances, all on the theme of peace. Each participant will experience peace within and without. Simple songs and dances, drawn from world cultures, are learned during the practice. The goal is to create peace together and experience our oneness. Guitar, drum and recorder will accompany us.
Join hands with friends from many faiths and corners of our world! Led by Diana Pinkham and Kathryn Ashera Rose. Love offering basis.
For further information contact dianapinkham@aol.com
Last updated on March 31, 2013
