A Center for Social Change & Sustainable Living
The Voluntown Peace Trust is a nonprofit education center dedicated to social change and sustainable living. We offer programs, workshops, and retreats, as well as hospitality and resources, to people constructing alternatives to the violence of our age.
Scroll down for upcoming events!
Welcome to new Facilities Manager, Robert Rothbard!
On October 19th, Robert and Michelle, and their children, Sydney and Quinn moved from Missouri to join the Peace Trust. We look forward forming friendships with them, as they join us in our vision of building a more peaceful and just world.
We also say a fond farewell to Jack Palin, our volunteer property manager for the past two years. Jack stepped up at a time of need and filled his position with grace and deep love for our community. We are grateful for his generosity of spirit and the many hours he gave of his time and energy!
We also say a fond farewell to Jack Palin, our volunteer property manager for the past two years. Jack stepped up at a time of need and filled his position with grace and deep love for our community. We are grateful for his generosity of spirit and the many hours he gave of his time and energy!
News from the Board
Upcoming Events
For further details, see our
Programs & Events page!
Friday February 5
FILM SCREENING: "The Billboard From Bethlehem"
Join us for this amazing award winning film and a chance to meet and listen to Bruce Barrett, the filmmaker!!!
Refreshments and mingling begin at 6:00 pm. Middle Eastern and Hebrew refreshments will be provided, but If you like, bring an appetizer or pastry to share. Following the film at 7:00 pm, there will be lecture and discussion with Bruce, regarding his work in Israel-Palestine with Connecticut artist Russell Rainbolt. For more information, please visit: www.iwagepeace.org and our Programs & Events page. Download an event POSTER to share! (MS Word).
Synagogues, Mosques, Churches, and Peace Groups,
Order Your Free Copy of the Film Here
Friday, March 5
DRUM CIRCLE
Suggested donation: $5.00
The Pachaug Drum, will offer participation and instructions in drumming, the music, song, and dance that is associated with the drum, and teach us about what changed the lives of American Indians with the advent of European colonialism through to the present. This is only the first of what we hope are many drum circles to be held at the VPT.
Drumming from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Friday, March 12
"The Age of Stupid"
In the year 2055, a future archivist reviews old video footage and asks, "Why didn't we stop climate change when we had the chance?"
Pot luck at 6:00 - Movie starts at 6:30
Following will be discussion led by Patricia Hval, educator and environmental activist from Westerly, RI.
Programs & Events page!
Friday February 5
FILM SCREENING: "The Billboard From Bethlehem"
Join us for this amazing award winning film and a chance to meet and listen to Bruce Barrett, the filmmaker!!!
Refreshments and mingling begin at 6:00 pm. Middle Eastern and Hebrew refreshments will be provided, but If you like, bring an appetizer or pastry to share. Following the film at 7:00 pm, there will be lecture and discussion with Bruce, regarding his work in Israel-Palestine with Connecticut artist Russell Rainbolt. For more information, please visit: www.iwagepeace.org and our Programs & Events page. Download an event POSTER to share! (MS Word).
Synagogues, Mosques, Churches, and Peace Groups,
Order Your Free Copy of the Film Here
Friday, March 5
DRUM CIRCLE
Suggested donation: $5.00
The Pachaug Drum, will offer participation and instructions in drumming, the music, song, and dance that is associated with the drum, and teach us about what changed the lives of American Indians with the advent of European colonialism through to the present. This is only the first of what we hope are many drum circles to be held at the VPT.
Drumming from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Friday, March 12
"The Age of Stupid"
In the year 2055, a future archivist reviews old video footage and asks, "Why didn't we stop climate change when we had the chance?"
Pot luck at 6:00 - Movie starts at 6:30
Following will be discussion led by Patricia Hval, educator and environmental activist from Westerly, RI.
Let's not be remembered as "The Age of Stupid!"
Our grandparents didn't know...For our grandchildren it will be too late...
It's up to us. Now.
The Voluntown Peace Trust enthusiastically supports the prevention of catastrophic climate change. Together with many other wise folks and organizations, we strive to spread the word to do all we can to halt the rise in CO2 emissions. We urge one & all to explore www.350.org to learn more and see what everyone can do.
We MUST get back down to 350ppm ... We love our planet earth!!
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE
Please take time to find out more about the VPT Garden Program!
If you are considering a charitable donation, we invite you to check our 501(c)(3) non-profit status with GuideStar.
Please email us with any questions you may have at: voluntownpeacetrust@yahoo.com
SITE MAP WEBMASTER
Copyright Voluntown Peace Trust Inc. 2009-2010 all rights reserved