Dinner & Program with Zoughbi Zoughbi, Wi'am Palestinian Conflict Transformation Center Director

“Life in Bethlehem”

Dinner & Program with 2024 International Peacemaker, Zoughbi Zoughbi

September 23 @ 5:30 pm

In September, Presbytery of the James welcomes from Palestine PC(USA) International Peacemaker Zoughbi Zoughbi. New Hanover will host Zoughbi Zoughbi on Monday, September 23, starting with a FREE catered dinner at 5:30pm, followed by a program, at 7pm, Life in Bethlehem.

 

In order to plan for food quantities and table set up, we’d like everyone who plans to attend the dinner to sign up, HERE, by Friday, September 13. 

 

Founder and Director of Wi’am: The Palestinian Conflict Transformation Centre in Bethlehem, Zoughbi Zoughbi is a world-renowned speaker, trainer, counselor, activist, and writer. He has written and edited extensive articles and books on interdisciplinary topics of justice, peace and reconciliation.

Founded in 1994 and known by the name “Wi’am”, the Arabic word meaning “cordial relationships”, the center has received some notable awards, including the 2023 Carnall Peace Award and the 2010 Peacebuilding Award in the World Vision International Peace Prize competition. The center offers mediation, training, and psycho-social counseling to help resolve community disputes and alleviate the suffering of people. It includes a trauma-coping program for children, leadership training for women, and nonviolence education programs.

We hope you can join us. For more information, click here.

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Join us for an informal time of yoga here at the church. We’ll meet on the first and third Monday, in Hanover Hall, March 18 through May 20. The class starts PROMPTLY at 6 pm. All you need to bring is a yoga mat, and an optional water bottle. Wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing.

Classes will include building strength in the core, balance in the body, and increasing flexibility and range of motion. Calm your mind, feel alive and revived.

There is no charge for the class. No experience is necessary. The class will be led by Carolyn Shute. For more information, contact Carolyn.

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Don’t miss out on the fun! Snacks will be provided. There will be a $5/person charge. Trivia starts at 6pm, so get here early to claim your lucky table.

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