2013 Seabeck Conference

“Harnessing Outrage and Compassion: Awakening the Power of Nonviolence” is the theme of FOR’s 2013 Pacific NW Regional Conference held this year on July 4-7. This annual conference (our 55th!) draws about 200 people and is organized in alternate years by Western Washington FOR and Oregon FOR.

Join us for 3 days of learning and sharing, renewal and fun as we explore the power of nonviolence – how it can be used to harness our outrage at injustice and express our compassion toward all. This year we especially welcome members from around the country of the eleven Religious Peace Fellowships affiliated with FOR. Enjoy workshops, keynotes, music, fun, and fellowship in the beautiful natural setting of the Seabeck Conference Center on Hood Canal with the Olympic Mountains as backdrop.

The keynote speakers for 2013 will be Kazu Haga (Bay Area coordinator for Positive Peace Warrior Network where he offers Kingian nonviolence trainings to prisoners, youth, and community activists, founding member of Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice), Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb (author, storyteller, activist, co-founder of Muslim-Jewish Peacewalk, co-coordinator of FOR’s Interfaith Peacewalks, Mural Arts in Palestine Delegations and Young, Pacifist, and Proud), Kaeley Pruitt-Hamm (FOR National Council member, Kingian Nonviolence Trainer,  Seattle Chapter Coordinator of CISPES, artist activist with Student Debt Noise Brigade).

Chose from over 20 workshops on a broad range of peace and justice issues. Youth and children’s programs are offered. There will be outstanding music, a half dozen activities in the arts, and great meals, including the popular salmon bake. Leave with renewed commitment and insights to continue our work. Contact Western Washington Fellowship of Reconciliation at wwfor@wwfor.org  or 206-789-5565