In this hour-long interactive presentation, participants will explore a few principles of nonviolence and learn of five ways for establishing a daily practice of nonviolence. Presenter: Stephanie Van Hook, Executive Director of the Metta Center for Nonviolence. When: November 3 at 9 am PST. Where: Zoom Media (link will be shared after you register and… read more
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Metta in San Diego: Roadmap Workshop!
Attention Metta friends in San Diego! Stephanie Steiner, Metta’s Director of Education, will be having a Roadmap-themed workshop at the San Diego Peace Resource Center on Saturday, October 22 from 10am to 1pm. She would love to see you there! Participation is free. Register here! About the workshop: Nonviolence is much more than simply… read more
Party With a Purpose: September 23, 2016
A Benefit for the Metta Center for Nonviolence Don’t miss the party of the year! Everyone is welcome. No charge for admission, though donations are appreciated. When: Friday, September 23 6:30 p.m. – Food, drinks and socializing. Please bring a beverage or dish to share if you can. 7:30 p.m. – Program Featuring: The Sebastopol Love Choir… read more
Daily Metta Conference Call (Hope Tank)
When Michael Nagler told a young friend that he was going to start a new think tank, he thought she’d be very impressed. Instead, she looked at him squarely and said, “We don’t need another think tank. We need a hope tank.” So we began hosting Hope Tanks, a gathering of friends seeking to deepen their… read more
PossibL: May 30–31
Join us in San Francisco at PossibL, where industry experts and leaders will come from around the world to work with attendees—together we will build the tools needed to create thriving communities. Sit in on a Resilient Communities panel, share your story for a chance to be on FreeSpeechTV, shop at the SF Etsy Indie Emporium, discover the Local Food Lab and… read more
The Politics of Love & Justice: May 19–21
The Shift Network’s Politics of Love & Justice Summit More than 25 of the planet’s most visionary spiritual leaders and soul-powered activists are sharing how we can effectively integrate spirituality and activism to build a sustainable, caring world. Join hosts Rabbi Michael Lerner and Cat Zavis as well as Michael Nagler, Stephanie Van Hook, Marianne… read more
Project Censored: Movie Screening & Discussion
April 26th, 6:30-8:30pm (5:30 for dinner) at Aqus Cafe, 189 H Street, Petaluma, CA. Project Censored The Movie takes an in depth look at what is wrong with the news media in the US today and highlights the work of 38 year veteran media democracy organization Project Censored (PC), which was founded at Sonoma State… read more
Documentary about Jeju Island
Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 7-9:30pm East Bay Media Center, 1939 Addison St, Berkeley, CA The people of Gangjeong village on Jeju Island, South Korea, have struggled nonviolently for eight years to prevent the construction of a naval base that threatens their livelihoods, the local ecology and the peace of northeast Asia. Learn more about the… read more
Speaker and Film Tour: The Long Struggle for Peace at Jeju Island, Korea
Wednesday, April 8th 2015, 7-8:30pm St. John Episcopal Church, Petaluma, CA (the corner of 5th and C Street) Don’t miss this fascinating presentation by activists Hee Eun (Silver) Park and Paco Michelson; includes scenes from the documentary of the struggle, Gureombi, The Wind is Blowing and a Q&A session. The people of Gangjeong village on… read more
Cesar Chavez Screening
Join Metta Center for a screening of Cesar Chavez (2014), in celebration of his birth and Cesar Chavez Day. It will be followed by a short conversation in immigration, Cesar Chavez, farmworkers and nonviolence! Date: March 29th, 2015 Time: 5:30 for dinner, 6:30 for the film. Place: Aqus Café, 189 H Street. Petaluma, CA 94952… read more
