It's that time of the year! Join us as we celebrate the Peace Center this April 30th. Connect with community and share a meal.
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Watch Bringing Down a Dictator (free on YouTube) on your own, then join us for online discussion and/or for an in-person dinner discussion. In today’s political climate, this powerful story of nonviolent resistance feels more relevant than ever. Come ready to reflect and connect.
Richmond Peace Center Annual Dinner. Connect with community and share a meal.
We honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision of justice, nonviolence, and beloved community continues to guide us. Join the Peace Education Center for a peace vigil as we come together in reflection, solidarity, and hope. 🕯️#RVA #PeaceinAction #MLK #Richmond
Around 300 protesters gathered in Richmond Saturday demanding justice after ICE agent shot U.S. citizen Renee Good three times in deadly encounter.
Honor MLK Day by choosing peace.
Join us and partner organizations for a candlelight vigil rooted in nonviolence, solidarity, and care.
🕯 Mon 1/19, 4–6pm
📍 Sidewalks of Belvedere St at VA War Memorial, 621 S Belvedere St. Richmond, VA
Bring candles, signs, friends, warm clothing, and community.
Come attend Indivisible's event, “ICE Out For Good Richmond” - sign up now to join RPEC and others! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
Happy #InternationalVolunteerDay! 🌍 To every volunteer who teaches, organizes, shows up, and puts peace into action — thank you. Your compassion strengthens our community every day. Interested in joining us? We’d love to connect! 🕊️💚
Dine out for peace at The Lobby Bar on Wed from 4-6pm!
10% of purchases benefit the Richmond Peace Education Center. Plus, explore Quirk Hotel’s Peace of Cake exhibit and enter the $10 raffle for a unique sculptural cake. All proceeds support RPEC.
🍰✨ Support peace & creativity! Dine out for peace at The Lobby Bar Nov. 19 (4–6 PM)—10% goes to @peacerva.bsky.social ☮️ Plus, enter Quirk Hotel’s sculptural cake raffle ($10/ticket) for a chance to take home edible art! Proceeds benefit RPEC. #DineForPeace #RVA #SupportLocal
New Program: Table Talks Potluck Workshop
Tired of conversations turning into shouting matches? Join us for an interactive evening on how to engage across differences with compassion, curiosity, and deep listening. Space is limited—reserve your spot now: bit.ly/RPEC_Event
A Peace of Cake Fundraiser! 🍰
Wed, Nov 19 | 4–6pm | Lobby Bar at Quirk
Happy hour featuring sculptural cakes by local artists
✨ Grab your raffle tickets for a chance to take home one of these one-of-a-kind creations — all while supporting RPEC.
Come mingle, sip, and see who takes the cake! 💕
Tired of debates that divide? Join us Fri Nov 14 6–9 pm at Richmond Friends Meeting House for a shared meal, hands-on training, and activities that build compassion, curiosity, and deep listening. Bring a dish to share—and an open heart—for an evening of connection and dialogue. 💬🕊️ bit.ly/RPEC_Event
🍽️ Dinner & Dialogue is happening at a new location!
Join us at Elephant Thai Restaurant at 6:30 PM for good food and even better conversation. No set topic—just real talk, shared stories, and a welcoming space to explore peace, justice, and community.
🕊️ All are welcome! No need to register!
Join us for “Sharing Food, Building Peace” 🕊️🍲 — a community potluck + interactive workshop on dialogue across differences. Enjoy a meal, connect with neighbors, and practice skills of compassion, curiosity, and deep listening. Bring a dish & leave with tools for peace. bit.ly/RPEC_Event
Join us for “Sharing Food, Building Peace” 🕊️🍲 — a community potluck + interactive workshop on dialogue across differences. Enjoy a meal, connect with neighbors, and practice skills of compassion, curiosity, and deep listening. Bring a dish & leave with tools for peace. bit.ly/RPEC_Event
🍽️ Dinner & Dialogue is happening at a new location!
Join us at Elephant Thai Restaurant at 6:30 PM for good food and even better conversation. No set topic—just real talk, shared stories, and a welcoming space to explore peace, justice, and community.
🕊️ All are welcome! No need to register!
🕊️🌍 Join us for PeaceFest 2025: A Day for Peace & the Planet — Sun, Sept. 21! From Byrd Park to Carytown: music, dance, kids’ activities, waffles, inspiring speakers, a peace march & more. Bring your voices, instruments & spirit of unity! #PeaceFest2025 #InternationalDayOfPeace #SunDay
🕊️🌍 Join us for PeaceFest 2025: A Day for Peace & the Planet — Sun, Sept. 21! From Byrd Park to Carytown: music, dance, kids’ activities, waffles, inspiring speakers, a peace march & more. Bring your voices, instruments & spirit of unity! #PeaceFest2025 #InternationalDayOfPeace #SunDay
☕ Peace Café returns at The Smoky Mug! 🕊️ Join us Sept 3, 9:30am for conversation & community as we plan Intl Day of Peace (Sept 21). Come curious, compassionate, as you are. 💻 2930 North Ave, RVA #PeaceCafe #PeaceDay #Community #RichmondVA #PeaceEducation
As the world still feels the lasting impact of nuclear weapons testing, John Hersey’s Hiroshima reminds us of the human cost of war. Join us for a thoughtful book discussion as we reflect on history, peace, and the urgent call for a nuclear-free future. 🕊📖 #ReadforPeace #RVA #NoNukes #peace #book
Labor Day Protest and March - Workers Over Billionaires - 4:30 PM September 1, 2025 at Monroe Park in Richmond
SAVE THE DATE! MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 - LABOR DAY!
OUR LOCAL "WORKERS OVER BILLIONAIRES" BEGINS AT 4:30 PM AT MONROE PARK IN RICHMOND. THIS IS A RALLY, A PROTEST, AND A MARCH. BE THERE!
#ResistFascism #DefendWorkerRights #WorkersOverBillionaires
#RVAIndivisible #LaborDayProtest
🌟 Reminder!
🍽️ Dinner & Dialogue is tomorrow evening!
Join us at Lemon Cuisine of India at 6:30 PM for good food and even better conversation. No set topic—just real talk, shared stories, and a welcoming space to explore peace, justice, and community.
🕊️ All are welcome! No need to register!
📚 Read for Peace returns! Join us Aug 27 at 6:30pm for a discussion of John Hersey’s Hiroshima—80 years after the atomic bomb. What can we learn from survivors’ stories, and how do they guide us in a nuclear world today? 💬 Sponsored by #RichmondPeaceEducationCenter.
📚✨ #ThoughtfulThursday ✨📚 As the school year nears, remember: #education builds #peace. 🌍“Preventing conflicts is politics; establishing peace is education.” – #Montessori “To reach real peace, we should start educating children.” – #Gandhi💭 This year, let’s learn with purpose and teach with hope.
📚 Read for Peace – Hiroshima by John Hersey
80 years after the atomic bombing, join us Aug 27, 6:30 PM at Ginter Park Library to reflect on survivors’ stories & what peace means in a nuclear world. Free & open to all. #Hiroshima80 #ReadForPeace #PeaceMatters
☕ Peace Café goes online! 🕊️ Join us for a virtual gathering on staying grounded when the world feels heavy. 🌍 Let’s talk news fatigue, hope, and staying engaged without burning out. 💻 Wed, Aug 6 @ 9:30am ET. Register: bit.ly/45hSGaJ #peacecafe #HopeInHardTimes #RespectfulDialogue #rva #peace
👋 Hello from @peaceRVA !
We’re the Richmond Peace Education Center!
Follow us for updates on peacebuilding workshops, youth programs, community actions, and tools for thriving together. 🌱🕊️
Let’s build peace—within, between, and beyond. #PeaceEducation #RVA #SocialJustice #Nonviolence
☕ Peace Café goes online! 🕊️ Join us Wed, Aug 6 at 9:30am ET for a Zoom conversation bit.ly/45hSGaJ : How do we stay grounded when the world feels heavy? Let’s talk news fatigue, hope, and staying engaged without burning out. Come curious, compassionate, and as you are. #PeaceCafe #HopeInHardTimes
🎬 Movie Night: The Singing Revolution
Join us on Thursday, August 7 at 6:15 PM at Libbie Mill Library for an inspiring evening of film and conversation!
Come explore the power of peaceful resistance and the human spirit in this remarkable true story.
Free and open to all!
#MovieNight #RVA #peace