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Orlando: The Complexity of Human Existence and Grief

As the debate and the raw emotion of last week subsides and the discussion moves into a second week, I find myself still reeling. I am not among those grieving the personal loss. My family and friends in Orlando are

June 19, 2016 No Comments

Why go to Russia?

Since 1983, Sharon Tennison has worked to develop ordinary citizens’ capacities to avert international crises, focusing on relations between the U.S. and Russia. Now, amid a rising crisis in relations between the U.S. and Russia, she has organized a delegation

June 16, 2016 No Comments

Why go to Russia?

Since 1983, Sharon Tennison has worked to develop ordinary citizens’ capacities to avert international crises, focusing on relations between the U.S. and Russia. Now, amid a rising crisis in relations between the U.S. and Russia, she has organized a delegation

June 16, 2016 No Comments

Our 2016 Peace Awards

I am delighted to announce the 2016 Fellowship of Reconciliation Peace Awards winners! I want to personally thank everyone who took the time to nominate so many worthy candidates this year. Local Hero Award The Local Hero Award celebrates an individual or organization

June 15, 2016 No Comments

Our 2016 Peace Awards

I am delighted to announce the 2016 Fellowship of Reconciliation Peace Awards winners! I want to personally thank everyone who took the time to nominate so many worthy candidates this year. Local Hero Award The Local Hero Award celebrates an individual or organization

June 15, 2016 No Comments

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The Truth of “the worst”: Amending our Orlando Statement

On Monday we issued a statement of mourning and sympathy from our executive director, Rev. Kristin Stoneking, regarding the horrendous violence that occurred over the weekend. Since then, we’ve heard from a few supporters as well as FOR staff that it was an

June 14, 2016 No Comments

The Truth of “the worst”: Amending our Orlando Statement

On Monday we issued a statement of mourning and sympathy from our executive director, Rev. Kristin Stoneking, regarding the horrendous violence that occurred over the weekend. Since then, we’ve heard from a few supporters as well as FOR staff that it was an

June 14, 2016 No Comments

Our Deepest Prayers and Condolences to the victims and families of those slain in Orlando

AsSalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatu (May the peace and blessings of Allah be with all of you) My Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our prayers and condolences are with the victims and families and friends of this unspeakable act. My condemnation

June 12, 2016 No Comments

Our Deepest Prayers and Condolences to the victims and families of those slain in Orlando

AsSalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatu (May the peace and blessings of Allah be with all of you) My Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our prayers and condolences are with the victims and families and friends of this unspeakable act. My condemnation

June 12, 2016 No Comments

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De-Incarceration, a Different Drum so Needed

Along with VCNV companions, I’m part of a 150 mile walk from Chicago to Thomson, IL, a small town in northwest Illinois where the U.S. Bureau of Prisons is setting up an Administrative Maximum prison, also known as a Supermax. Prison laborers

June 8, 2016 No Comments

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