The play "Jagadamba" is the story of Gandhi‘s wife Kasturba. Kasturba Gandhi had no formal education and yet participated in and led nonviolent struggles in both South Africa and India. She died in prison during WWII. This play tells the story of the Gandhis' remarkable lives through her eyes.
Join us at the Gandhi House for our annual open house and celebration of Gandhi’s 150th birthday. Featuring: treats, giveaways, & the grand opening of our new conflict transformation labyrinth & mural. Drop in anytime from 2pm-5pm to join the fun!
On Gandhi‘s birthday, we will remember, reflect, and offer peace prayers with representatives from different faiths for a more peaceful and harmonious world. Led by Thomas Warfield and Dr. Muhammad Shafiq.
We will bring the Gandhi@150 celebration to a close by affirming our commitment as individuals and collectively as the Rochester/Monroe County community to Gandhi‘s ideals of peace and nonviolence to create a harmonious, peaceful, and happy society.
The documentary, "Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story" will be shown with conversation following. This event is presented in partnership with Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School and The Cinema Theater.
This acclaimed biographical movie presents major events in the life of Mohandas K. Gandhi (played by Ben Kingsley), the beloved Indian leader who piloted the use of nonviolent social change in South Africa and India. The 1982 film won an Academy Award for best picture, a BAFTA award, and many more accolades. The event will […]
Dr. Nichols is the director of Nichols and Associates, Inc., with 50 years' experience as a clinical / industrial (I/O) psychologist. Dr. Nichols is a global leader in the field of cultural competence, examining the essence of ethic difference: values (axiology), learning (epistomology), and reasoning (logic). His work is foundational to a generation of researchers […]
The Class:Participants will learn the basics of a plant-based diet including: Vegan ideology How to transition to a plant-based diet Equipment and food pantry How to shop for vegan ingredients Simple recipes to get started The class will be a combination of teacher-led demonstrations and hands-on engagement. The Cook: Ms. Zechariah is a 30-year vegan […]
Join us for our “Dinners with the Community” Let's connect, talk, mourn, celebrate, exchange stories, create ideas, dream, and get to know each other over a nice shared meal! Participation is donation based, just give what you can. Everyone is welcome -- all we ask is that you bring curiosity, respect, and an appetite! If […]
This workshop is an opportunity to learn and engage with others who are also grappling with the overwhelming information and grim prospects that humanity faces, most specifically with climate change, as well as other crises. Our collective challenge is to find a way to turn around many millennia of patriarchal ways: negation of life; separation […]
Let’s create cultures of peace together! Come connect with others, with meaning, creativity, and fun, and learn new tools for living nonviolently. This workshop is led by trained volunteers who are currently facilitating workshops in prisons and communities. Schedule: Friday, November 22: 6pm—9pm (optional dinner at 5pm) Saturday, November 23: 9am—5pm (optional breakfast at 8am) […]
WXXI presents this Indie Lens Pop-Up film that charts the history and enduring legacy of a groundbreaking multi-ethnic coalition that rocked Chicago in the 1960s. In 1969, the Chicago Black Panther Party began to form a multi-ethnic coalition with the Young Lords Organization and the Young Patriots. Banding together in one of the most segregated cities […]
