* What can we learn from Israelis about U.S. immigration concerns?
* If God were to give the Holy Land to another people, how would we know?
* What claim do you have to the land where you live?
* If you were forced to leave, at what point would you lose your right to return?

Anna Lisa Gross recently returned from three weeks in Palestine, Israel and Jordan and wants to discuss questions like these on February 17 at 5pm. Come for dinner, stories and discussion about politics, ethics, faith and culture in the Middle East, Christian Peacemaker Teams and what we can do to help.  continue reading »

Presenter: John Paul Lederach Presenter: Dr. John Paul Lederach, Professor of International Peacebuilding, University of Notre Dame, Distinguished Scholar and founding director of Conflict Transformation Program, Eastern Mennonite University Lederach has done extensive work in conflict transformation around the globe and has written widely on conflict resolution and mediation. Sponsored by Carter Peace Lecture Fund, bringing noted scholars and speakers to speak on issues of peace and non-violent action.

Held in Loose Lecture Hall, Landrum Bolling Center on the campus of Earlham College. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (765)983-1211.

The Conflict Resolution Center reeived a grant to offer two trainings - Family Group Conferencing and Family Group Decision Making. CRC would recommend the first of these for those interested in learning whether or how to incorporate Conferencing Circles. This training is offered at no cost (donations accepted). The trainings are as follows:

March 19-20 Family Group Conferencing - 8:30-4:30 p.m.
Registration begins at 8 a.m., lunch is provided.

March 21-22 Family Group Decision Making - 8:30-4:30 p.m.
Registration begins at 8 a.m., lunch is provided.  continue reading »

The Conflict Resolution Center's Mediator Training course will be held on January 19-21 and February 2-4 at Earlham College's Landrum Bolling Center, Room 124. The course provides an intensive training experience for those who want to learn how to mediate conflict in their own lives, in their communities, and for the Conflict Resolution Center as a part of its case work in Wayne County. For more information or to sign up, call 765-973-8511 or e-mail info@conflictrescenter.org.

Aaron Nell, former ESR student and director of the Conflict Resolution Center in Richmond, discusses the use of the Alternatives to Violence model in the local jail. Free lunch and good company. When: Thurs., Nov. 16, 12 - 1:10 p.m. Where: Seminary dining room at the Earlham School of Religion.

Former Earlham College president Landrum Bolling has produce a film entitled Search for Peace in the Middle East, a "vivid, compassionate portrayal of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Through the voices of Israeli and Palestinian citizens of diverse backgrounds, it reveals their hopes and fears and explores the issues that divide them." You can watch the full video at the link above. The Pal-Item reported on this issue last week:  continue reading »

Do your friends, roommates and loved ones come to you with their conflicts? Want to learn how to better help coach them through their conflict with others? This workshop is for you! Learn constructive techniques for coaching individuals through conflict situations. These skills will be helpful in separate meetings, in mediation, and in real life. Transformative mediation trainer Lisa Marie Napoli of the Indiana Conflict Resolution Institute will provide an interactive, informative workshop at the Conflict Resolution Center office on the IU East campus.  continue reading »