Upcoming Events

Tuesdays
Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
Mar 6, 13, 20, 27
1:00 –4:00 pm

ELDERQUEST 2012:  MEN, WOMEN, AND AGING
Presented by the Lifelong Learning Institute of Central Ohio Technical College in partnership with the Martin de Porres Center
Designed to counter the prevailing notion of aging as decline, and consider the possibility of late life transformation, integrity, and transcendence. Cost is $25.00 per person for the 8-session series. To register, and for more information, click here.

Tuesday
February 28
7:00 –9:00 pm

FORGIVENESS AND COMPASSION AS A WAY TO PEACE
IN A DIVERSE WORLD
Presented by an Interfaith Panel of Promoters of Peace 
An evening of reflection on four different voices from religious traditions seeking mutual understanding and respect, focusing on forgiveness and compassion as a way to peace in a diverse world.  Suggested donation is $5.00.  To register, and for more information, click here.

Tuesday
March 6
7:00 –9:00 pm

RENEWAL:  STORIES FROM AMERICA'S RELIGIOUS-ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT
Facilitated by Gregory Hitzhusen, M.Div., Ph.D. 
From within their Christian, Jewish, Buddhist and Muslim traditions, Americans are becoming caretakers of the Earth. Join us for this feature-length documentary film and discussion. Suggested donation is $10.00. To register, and for more information, click here.

Saturday
March 10
9:00 am-1:00 pm

SPECIAL WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITY:
PRAYER IN MOVEMENT AND DANCE
Presented by the Bakhita Dance Ministry 
Using movement, music, and guided meditation to deepen our connection with God, Bakhita Dance Ministry will introduce basic movements that can be done by anyone, regardless of age, gender, experience or physical ability. $25.00 pre-registration is required by March 5. To register, and for more information, click here.

Tuesday
May 22
7:00-9:00 pm

THE LANDSCAPE OF PRAYER:  THOMAS MERTON'S
INTERACTION WITH NATURE
Presented by Monica Weis, SSJ 
What might Thomas Merton, a Cistercian monk dedicated to silence and solitude, have to teach us in our busy, technological world? Suggested donation is $10.00. To register, and for more information, click here.

Saturday
June 16
10:00 am-12:30 pm

THE LANGUAGE OF COMPASSION:  HOW PEACE BEGINS
WITH ME
Presented by Katherine Murphy Mertzlufft
and Tom Carlisi
In this experiential workshop, we will explore the basic principles of Compassionate Communication, and introduce it as a pathway to facilitate a flow of communication that allows us to resolve differences peacefully. Suggested donation is $10.00. To register, and for more information, click here.

July 30 -
August 3

INSTITUTE FOR MATURING SPIRITUALITY UPDATE:
TWO COURSES IN MATURING SPIRITUALITY
Presented by Dr. Richard Johnson
By mid-March, a listing of the first series of four Institute programs for 2012 will be available on our web page.  These courses will include:  COURSE #1 - REDEFINING RETIREMENT AS A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY: FINDING NEW PURPOSE, NEW MEANING, AND NEW DIRECTIONS; and COURSE #2 - HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY MINISTER WITH THE FIVE DIFFICULT PERSONALITIES OF THE LATER YEARS. For further information, contact Tina Butler at 614.416.1920 or cbutler@oppeace.org.