Coming Events
- Saturday, January 10, 9 am - 4 pm, Virginia People's Assembly,
Asbury United
Methodist Church,
324 N. 29th St.
Richmond, VA 23223 Goal: Develop a people's agenda to present to the Virginia General Assembly. For more information: www.DefendersFJE.org
- Wednesday, January 14, 4:30 p.m. Rally and March to the General Assembly, Kanawha Plaza (opposite the Federal Reserve) For more information: www.DefendersFJE.org
- Thursday, January 22, 7 p.m., Generation Dream 2009, VCU Performing Art Center, 922 Park Ave. Richmond Youth Peace Project Edu-concert honoring the life and work of Dr. M. L. King, Jr.
The program features talented local youth and adult performers. $3 donation requested. Don't miss this inspirational event!
Email rypp@rpec.org for more information.
- Monday, Jan. 5, Monday, Jan. 12; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Richmond Youth Peace Project meeting, RPEC, 400 W. 32nd St.
Email rypp@rpec.org for more information.
- Tuesdays, January 6, 20, February 3, 17 Racial Justice in Richmond workshop series, St. Gertrude's H.S., 3215 Stuart Ave., 6-8:30 p.m. Limited to registrants
- Coming Soon: the 2009 Peace Essay Contest. Entry forms available in late January.
Read the winning submissions to the 2008 Peace Essay Contest
Selected from among over 500 entries!
Primary grade (K-3) Essays
Elementary grade (4-5) Essays
Middle school (6-8) Essays
High school (9-12) Essays
Eyes Wide Open-Virginia Project
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Upcoming Opportunities to view Eyes Wide Open-Virginia (A display of combat boots and civilian shoes in silent commemoration of the lives lost in Iraq.)
Friday, October 10 -- Mary Baldwin College, Staunton
Saturday, October 11 --Waynsboro High School, Waynsboro
Sunday, October 12 -- Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton
Exhibit hosted by Augusta County Coalition for Peace & Justice:
Friday, October 24 -- The Dell at Lynchburg College
1501 Lakeside Drive / Lynchburg, VA 24501-3199
(Hall Campus Center Ballroom is the rainsite)
Exhibit hosted by Lynchburg College Chaplain's OfficeTo host Eyes Wide Open-Virginia in your own community, contact rpec@rpec.org.
These posters documenting the cost of the war in Iraq are part of the Eyes Wide Open-Virginia exhibit that RPEC co-coordinates statewide with Midlothian Friends Meeting and Richmond Friends Meeting.
Contact rpec@rpec.org for information about how presenting the display in your own community.
EWO_poster_VA1.pdf EWO_poster_VA2.pdf
Pursuing Our Mission
We pursue our mission by providing schools, religious institutions, local governments, community groups, businesses, and individuals in the Richmond area with
* A wide range of training and educational programs promoting non-violent conflict resolution educational resources for teachers, students, and others on topics related to justice, peacemaking, and nonviolence.
* A bi-monthly newsletter providing articles of local interest related to nonviolence and peace.
We have been engaged in this work since 1980. Join us as we seek to lower the levels of violence in our community and to create a more peaceful world.
Most recent update 12/30/08