An Evening of Peacebuilding with Rev. John Dear
As we face a multitude of issues that are negatively impacting the health of our communities, many of us are asking:
What Can I /We Do?
In response, The Compassionate Communities Healthcare Movement and the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights are partnering to host a coordinated series of interactive workshops focused on nonviolent, grassroots movements in September, October and November of 2025.
Throughout history, nonviolent movements created and developed at a community level have been integral in enhancing the health of communities. We will come together to expand our understanding of this powerful approach, engage in practices that enable us to develop our capacities for this work, and cultivate a vibrant community of practitioners of nonviolence, so we can enhance health and inspire hope and compassion in our communities.
In the first of our three part series, we will welcome Rev. John Dear, a well-known teacher and voice for peace and nonviolence in the world. Rev. Dear was nominated by Archbishop Desmond Tutu for the Nobel Peace Prize, and has worked closely with legendary peacemakers, including Mother Teresa, Daniel Berrigan, Thich Nhat Hanh, Coretta Scott King, Rev. James Lawson, John Lewis, Cesar Chavez, and many others.
Please join us for an interactive conversation with Rev. Dear to discuss the development of nonviolent, grassroots movements as well as the personal work of nonviolence. Rev. Dear will also share stories about his good friend, and renowned physician, Dr. Paul Farmer. To learn more about Rev. John Dear: please click this link
To Join Us: please click this link for tickets
Cost: In-person: $50 (includes dinner, music, and keynote) ~ Limited to 50 guests
Online viewing: $10 (includes interactive discussion) ~ Zoom room will open at 6 PM
Scholarships are available for a limited number of participants
Donations to support scholarships and our nonviolence series are truly appreciated!
Schedule:
5:00 - 6:00 PM, optional guided tours of the Wassmuth Center
5:30 - 6:15 PM, dinner
6:15 - 9:00 PM, presentation and small group discussions
Series Supporters: Ada County Medical Society
Idaho Physician Well-Being Action Collaborative
During our series, each time we come together, we will enjoy a healthy dinner, share our stories and insights, and consider individual and collective opportunities for meaningful action. Local artists, musicians, poets and other community members will help us create a nourishing space so we can begin to heal ourselves and our community and move forward together.