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JOIN THEOLOGY & PEACE FOR “MIMESIS AT THE MOVIES” ON AUGUST 7th

Mimesis @ The Movies is a live open-to-all online conversation that meets on the first Thursday of each month. We discuss a film suggested by a discussion participant. In sharing beautiful, thoughtful films with one another, we seek out stories depicting interpersonal growth nurtured … Continue reading

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Theology & Peace Offers a Pre-Conference Workshop at the Wild Goose Festival

“Peace in a Violent World” Pre-Wild Goose Festival Workshop | Thursday, August 28, 2025 Time: 9 AM – 5 PMTopic: Peace in a Violent WorldSpeakers: James Warren, Jennifer Bashaw, Paul Nuechterlein & Ellen Corcella In an era of increasing polarization, finding paths to … Continue reading

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JOIN THEOLOGY & PEACE FOR “MIMESIS AT THE MOVIES” ON JULY 3

Mimesis at the Movies is a live open-to-all online conversation that meets on the first Thursday of each month. We discuss a film suggested by a discussion participant. In sharing beautiful, thoughtful films with one another, we seek out stories depicting interpersonal growth nurtured … Continue reading

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Faith and Trauma Informed Care

Thu, June 5, 6:30pm – 8pm CDT ….or, How a former prosecutor turned minister and hospital chaplain learned to help herself and others embody love, mercy, and courage in response to trauma. Rev. Ellen Corcella, J.D., M.T.S., M.Div., has faced … Continue reading

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JOIN THEOLOGY & PEACE FOR “MIMESIS AT THE MOVIES”

Held the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM ET online. Viewing the film prior to the discussion is recommended. Mimesis at the Movies is a live open-to-all video-teleconferenced conversation that meets under the auspices of Theology and Peace. We meet … Continue reading

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Registration for the 2024 Conference is Open

Communicating God’s Nonviolent Love: Teaching & Tools June 10-13 at Casa Iskali Campus in Des Plaines, Illinois Here’s the Good News: God’s Love Overcomes Violence Join us in engaging in theologically grounded conversations and discover creative and practical strategies for sharing … Continue reading

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Pastor Adam Ericksen’s “Unlearn the Bible” lecture now available

Pastor Adam Ericksen’s engaging talk on how to “Unlearn the Bible” and dwell in the all encompassing nonviolent love of God is now available for viewing. Memorable quotes: “We are not Biblians, friends, we are Christians. The Bible is important, … Continue reading

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