We invite folks over the age of 16 to join us for a Kingian Nonviolence Training at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, May 9-11. Together, we will immerse ourselves in the principles and steps of nonviolence through interactive modules that will equip you with tools for organizing for justice and peace. The training itself is an experience of being in beloved community together, and we hope to have a diverse group that will bring unique contexts, perspectives, questions and experiences to our training together.
Our Trainers
Our four trainers have all been trained in Kingian Nonviolence. In March, Pastor Martha Bardwell and Pastor Esther Sianipar from Our Saviour's Lutheran Church were trained in Selma, AL at the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth and Reconciliation, in a program developed by Dr. Bernard Lafayette, civil rights activist, friend of Dr. King, and internationally renowned teacher of nonviolence. Peter Anderson, Executive Director of Peace Catalyst International, and Pastor Sara Jensen, Pastor at Lutheran Church of Christ the Redeemer, have been trained for some years and have integrated this training into their work in various ways. We are excited to come together for the first time to offer this training in Minneapolis.
Our Location, Schedule + Meals
The training will take place at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2315 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404.
The training sessions will be:
Friday, May 9 from 5:30-8:30pm (with dinner included)
Saturday, May 10 from 9-4 (with light breakfast, snacks and lunch included)
Sunday, May 11 from 12-4 (with lunch included)
Pre-work
There will be some pre-work for attendees - 2 readings from Dr. King and 1 film viewing of the documentary "A Force More Powerful." We hope to host an optional screening of "A Force More Powerful" ahead
of our training (or folks can choose watch it ahead of time on their own time). We will send details and pre-reading to those who RSVP.
Fees
We want this training to be accessible to anyone who wants to attend, and there are
fees associated with offering the training, including materials, meals,
stipends, and a donation to the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth and
Reconciliation. We are offering a sliding scale of $50 - $100 - $200 for the
training; please choose the level you are able to pay. You may also request a
scholarship to attend, and you are welcome to give more to make room for those who
need scholarships. You may pay by cash or by check made out to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church with "Kingian Nonviolence" in the memo line, or give online here: https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZCST/campaign/C-15G55
Please register by May 1 by filling out the form below. This will give us time to prepare materials and meals.
