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Comment by Jason Powell on February 2, 2012 at 9:14pm

What:             Coffee House to Benefit Peace Camp

When:             Friday, February 3^rd 7:30 p.m.

Where:            UUCA, 4444 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, Virginia 22204

 

This year all of our Coffee Houses are focused on benefitting children and youth.  The coffee house scheduled for Friday, Feb. 3 will focus specifically on this summer’s Peace Camp.  If you feel like singing a song, telling a good joke, reciting some poetry, performing a dramatic reading or sharing any other creative talent, great or small, this would be a great time to do it.  The main purpose of the coffee house evenings is to have fun and while we have fun we also try to raise a little money for some worthy causes.  Come and participate as a performer or enjoy and encourage others as an audience member.  There are no charges for admission, snacks or beverages, but donations for Peace Camp scholarships will be gratefully appreciated. 

 

Open mic slots are available by contacting Beth Rager at (703) 527-2949 or email beth.rager@comcast.net. 

Comment by Jason Powell on January 12, 2012 at 4:40pm

Creating Peace Group: Teaching Peace in the Family

On Wednesday, January 18 and March 14, UUCA Peace Camp is co-hosting two workshops with the Creating Peace Group: Teaching Peace in the Family. These workshops will show parents, teachers, and others working with children, how to help children cope with, and respond to, interpersonal conflict and to understand attitudes that contribute to conflict. Conflict will be addressed as an opportunity: an invitation to building relationships and negotiating win-win solutions. Practical lessons, creative ideas, and hands-on experiences will be central to both sessions. In the workshops participants will learn how to move from win-lose situations to win-win solutions. Workshop presenters are MJ and Jerry Park, co-directors of "Little Friends for Peace" and UUCA's annual Peace Camp.  The workshops are open to the public and will take place at from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at UUCA, 4444 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, Virginia 22204. Childcare will be available.

The workshops are part of Creating Peace, a series organized around the 2010 UUA Statement of Conscience. For information or questions on this series, contact either of the series facilitators, Sharon Sundial, ssundial01@verizon.net or Sarah Munson, sarahmun223@yahoo.com

Comment by Jason Powell on January 10, 2012 at 3:31pm

Peace Leadership Youth Group delivers food and supplies to OccupyDC, interviews demonstrators, and visits Race: Are We So Different?

On December 29th the Peace Leadership Youth Group delivered food and supplies to OccupyDC.  In addition to the food and supplies donated by UUCA, the Leadership Group also shopped, prepared, and cooked two trays of Mexican Polenta Pie (vegetarian & gluten free).  While at Freedom Plaza and McPherson Square, the Youth prepared some questions and interviewed some of the demonstrators.  We then went to the Race: Are We So Different? at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum.  David Garcia led the group on a tour and discussion of this exhibit. Thanks to Moya, Sara, David, and all those who donated food and supplies!

Pictures: Slideshow

Comment by Jason Powell on December 23, 2011 at 4:42pm

Peace Camp – Growing Peace at UUCA

January’s Share The Plate recipient is UUCA's Peace Camp. In its fifteenth year, this summer program teaches children (age 5 to 11) nonviolent conflict resolution and other peacemaking skills in an enjoyable camp setting. Peace Camp strives to promote UU themes and provide a framework for their everyday practice. From the seed planted 14 years ago, Peace Camp continues to grow and expand its outreach. This growth would not be possible without the support of UUCA.

In our quest last summer to accept all children who want to practice peace, Peace Camp expanded from 40 to 62 campers. The week ended with campers, counselors, and parents filled with the possibilities of peace in our world and all were asking the same question: “Why does Peace Camp have to end?”

We heard the call and took steps to expand our week of peace throughout the year.  We reunited Peace Camp campers and staff at MJ & Jerry Park’s Peace Oasis, cooked out with our Community Partners, and started a Youth Leadership program.  This program is expanding every month and is a mix of youth from UUCA, Congregation Etz Hayim, Our Lady Queen of Peace, and our Community Partners.  Most importantly, this summer these youth leaders will help us expand Peace Camp to 3 weeks: June 25 through July 13.

Your donations this month will help sustain a hallmark of the camp – camper scholarships for community partner children from Beacon House, Arlington Housing Corporation, Inc., and Buckingham.  Last year we increased the number of scholarships from 12 to 22.  We want to continue expanding this outreach to our community partners and others. 

Donations also help support counselor stipends which are especially important for our youth staff.  Last summer Peace Camp paid minimum wage stipends for the first time.  This summer we would like to offer Living Wage stipends.  Participating as a counselor should not be for just those who can afford to give a week of their time. 

Peace pays dividends in many ways but it doesn’t come free.  Help us invest in the future by marking your donations for Peace Camp this month.  Let’s teach the children a new way of developing win-win interpersonal relationships and building the beloved community.  While it is difficult to put a price on peace, we do have a few suggested donation levels:

$25                  One week of lunch and snacks for a camper
$50                  One day of camp for a camper
$100                One day of Art Supplies for the entire camp
$250                One week of camp for a camper
$500                One week of living wages for a counselor
Priceless          A generation trained in nurturing the seeds of peace

On Wednesday, January 18 and March 14, we are co-hosting two workshops with the Creating Peace Group: Teaching Peace in the Family. This pair of workshops will show parents and others working with children, how to help children cope with and respond to interpersonal conflict and to understand the attitudes that contribute to conflict.  For more information, please see the Creating Peace article on page__.

On Sunday, January 29, after each service, you are invited to learn more about Peace Camp.  During this informational session you can learn more about the camp and experience the Peace Train problem solving process developed by our Peace Camp directors from Little Friends For Peace, MJ and Jerry Park.  Child care will be available.

We are also offering pre-registration for Peace Camp starting in January.  For more information, please visit www.uucapeacecamp.org or the Peace Camp table in Fellowship Hall each Sunday.

We need your support with more than just donations; we need your help staffing Peace Camp. We have openings for all levels of commitment:  team leader, counselor, lunch assistant, driver, after camp care support, and numerous other opportunities. As an additional bonus, Team Leaders can fulfill their RE commitment and get priority Peace Camp registration for their children.

Interested?  Ready to be the change in the world?

Please contact Jason Powell or Topher Dunne:
web:      www.uucapeacecamp.org
email:    info@uucapeacecamp.org
phone:   571-572-9285

Comment by Jason Powell on November 15, 2011 at 7:18am

Bring your Talent to the Annual Fundraiser for LFFP Friday, November 18, 2011 6:30-10pm at Potters House (1658 Columbia Road, NW, DC 20009) Talent Show starts at 7:00. So Bring your Voice, Instrument or Dancing Shoes, Order Dinner or Dessert, Browse the Bookstore, Enjoy the Art & Mary’s songs and Raise funds for LFFP projects: Peace Camps for Central American Children & Youth, Workshops for Prisoners and Ex-prisoners, Whole Family Visits to Peace Oasis. For more information, please see the flyer.

 

RSVP to MJ & Jerry Park, Co-Directors of Little Friends for Peace, www.LFFP.org, 240 838-4549, mjpeace@gmail.com.

Comment by Jason Powell on November 15, 2011 at 7:11am

The Youth Leadership Program is the first Sunday of every month from 12:45 - 2:45 at UUCA.  More information is in the flyer above.

Come join us for pizza and be a Peace Leader!

Comment by Jason Powell on September 18, 2011 at 10:08pm

Youth Leadership Program is starting!  Our first meeting is Friday, September 30 from 6:00-7:30pm before the coffee house.  Come join us for pizza and be a Peace Leader!

Comment by Chantel Aberdeen on May 26, 2011 at 1:50am

Seeking Peace Camp Staff – Sun., June 26 – Sat., July 2, 2011

Campers ages 5-11 need mature staff ages 12 and up to teach peacemaking and conflict resolution.

 

Current needs include: Team Leaders, Counselors, After-camp care, Transportation, Kitchen.

 

Receive community service hours or a modest stipend for your time.

 

* Training starts Sat., June 11, 2011 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. *

 

 

Contact information:

 

Jason Powell or Topher Dunne, info@uucapeacecamp.org, (571) 572-9285

 

Chantel Aberdeen (Volunteer Coordinator), staff@uucapeacecamp.org

 

Mary Joan Park (Program Director), mjpeace@gmail.com

 

 

Website:

 

http://www.uucapeacecamp.org

 

Comment by Jason Powell on May 8, 2011 at 9:00pm

Parent Orientation

MJ Park will lead a parent orientation on Sunday, June 19 in the Chapel Room at UUCA. The orientation is from 11:15am to 11:45am and you are invited to stay afterwards to ask questions and meet other parents.  This orientation is your opportunity to learn more about Peace Camp and meet some of the staff prior to the beginning of camp.  Our goal is that after attending the orientation, you will have a better sense of the contents of Peace Camp and will be able to help your children practice what is learned during the week.  Childcare will be available and all parents are encouraged to attend. 

Comment by Jason Powell on May 8, 2011 at 8:26pm

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Camper Information Form

Emergency Medication Form

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