Season for Peace and Nonviolence at West Linn Unity Center

Season for Peace and Nonviolence at West Linn Unity Center

(West Linn, OR – January 18, 2013)  In conjunction with numerous spiritual communities worldwide, The UNITY Center in West Linn will celebrate the 16^th Season for Peace and Nonviolence during the 64 days between the anniversaries of the deaths of Mahatma Gandhi (January 30) and Martin Luther King, Jr. (April4).

Launched in 1998 (and each subsequent year) at The United Nations, this international event honors the shared vision of Gandhi and King to heal, transform and empower communities by creating an increased awareness of their nonviolent principles and practices.

The UNITY Center will kick off the Season on Sunday, January 27, with services, classes and events centered on the themes of peace and nonviolence throughout the months of February and March.

February events include:

•  Six-week book study series featuring the highly-acclaimed Gandhi the Man by Eknath Eaawaran., begins Tuesday, February 5, 7 pm.

• For the Next 7 Generations, a documentary film about the world vision of 13 indigenous grandmothers from across the globe. At The UNITY Center, Friday, February 1, 7 pm; $5 suggested donation.

• Arun Gandhi – “Lessons I Learned from my grandfather, Mahatma Gandhi”, an in-person presentation by Gandhi’s grandson at St. Anne’s Chapel, Marylhurst University, Monday, February 25, 7 pm.  Tickets $20; proceeds to go to the school Dr. Gandhi is funding in rural India.

For more information about the Season for Peace, classes and events, or to purchase tickets for the Arun Gandhi event, go to www.worldhealing.org or call 503-697-9765.