Peace Studies Curriculum
2011
To understand what makes peace, why it’s important, and how to develop peace in ourselves, our communities, and our world.

Schedule of Monthly Lessons

Peacemaking Series
To understand what makes peace, why it’s important, and how to have peace in ourselves, our communities, and our world.

2011 Schedule of Monthly Lessons

Sat, Jan 29th at 10:30 am Productive Use of Memory
“Peace is our birthright. Its eternal presence exists within us as a memory of where we have come from…” --Universal Peace Covenant.
Clear out misused memories that cause conflict—learn how to use the memories of yourself and others to apply lessons of peace.


Sat, Feb 26th at 10:30 am Vision
“Peace is our birthright. Its eternal presence exists within us…as a vision of where we yearn to go.”—UPC. What is the ideal vision of peace? What is your vision? Learn to create peace in everything you do, with the 3 parts of complete vision.
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Sat, March 26th at 10:30 am Healing and Wholeness
“Peace is our birthright…We vow to heal ourselves through forgiveness, gratitude, and prayer.”—UPC Peace is a natural part of being a whole person. What is a whole person? Learn to cause wholeness and healing with the 3 parts of reasoning.

Saturday, April 30th at 10:30 am Communication
“Peace is built through communication. The open exchange of ideas is necessary for discovery, for well-being, for growth, for progress, whether within one person or among many.” --UPC. Learn to make peace with self and others by expressing and listening clearly and effectively. This includes listening to your inner self.

Saturday, May 29th at 10:30 am Commitment
“We commit to causing each and every day to be a fulfillment of our potential, both human and divine.” UPC
Commit to making yourself better each day to make the world better. Learn how to respond to the world’s needs by making yourself and your immediate world better.

Saturday, June 26th at 10:30 am Liberty and Self-Direction
“Self direction promotes inner peace and therefore leads to outer peace. ...Peace is liberty in tranquility.” UPC

Saturday, July 30th at 10:30 am Balance and Harmony
“World peace begins within ourselves. Arising from the spirit, peace seeks expression through the mind, heart, and body of each individual.” UPC
How can you harmonize with your divine plan? How can you be in harmony and in balance with Self, family, neighbors, and the Earth?

Saturday, August 28th at 10:30 am Forgiveness
“We vow to heal ourselves through forgiveness, gratitude, and prayer.” UPC Learn how to let go of what has held you back, and spring forward by moving toward what you desire most. Giving works.

Saturday, September 24th at 10:30 am Respect
“The open exchange of ideas is necessary for discovery, for well being, for growth, for progress, whether within one person or among many. We vow to speak with sagacity and listen with equanimity, both free of prejudice.” UPC Learn to see from new viewpoints and receive more of the whole truth. We will apply the skill of respect in understanding and appreciating the differences and similarities in people.

Saturday, October 29th at 10:30 am Universal Connectedness
“We come together, all of humanity, young and old, of all cultures, from all nations. We vow to stand together as citizens of the earth…” UPC
How can you be connected? By knowing where you have come from, understanding and exploring our common origin.

Saturday, November 26th at 10:30 am Gratitude and Thanksgiving
“We vow to heal ourselves through forgiveness, gratitude, and prayer.” UPC How does gratitude heal? What is the difference between gratitude and thanksgiving?

Saturday, December 31st at 10:30 am WORLD PEACE
Join us for a global peace event! Be part of our annual 24-hour peace vigil as we read the Universal Peace Covenant as each time zone enters the New Year.

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May peace be with you all ways.


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