M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence

Online Grief Circles (September 18)
2025-09-18 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Click here to register for Online Grief Circles.
Join the Circle. Our online grief circle is a biweekly gathering to honor the pain and sorrow that comes from living in a complicated world. It is a place for listening and presence, not for advice or judgment.
Every kind of grief, big or small, is welcome. Whether it’s sorrow from personal loss, burnout from the work you do, or a heavy heart for the state of the world, all of your grief is welcome here.
As Joanna Macy reminds us, “The most important thing to do is to be with your pain, and not to deny it. In doing that, you’re not alone.”
We’ll meet (mostly) biweekly on Thursdays, from 4-5 pm ET on Zoom between September 18th and January 29th, 2026. You can check out the specific Grief Circle dates below.
Upcoming Dates:

Sept. 18
Oct. 2, 16, & 30
Nov. 13
Dec. 4 & 18
Jan. 1, 15

September Community Roundtable
2025-09-20 11:00 - 13:00 | NY
Click HERE to register to join!
The September Community Roundtable will be on Saturday, September 20 at 11 AM. We will chat about community issues that are on our hearts and minds.
In a time when online echo chambers deepen division and disconnection, coming together face-to-face is more important than ever. The Community Roundtables offer a space to share perspectives, make sense of what’s happening in the world, and remain connected to one another.
This series will be at the Gandhi Institute on the third Saturday of each month at 11 AM – 1 PM EST.
Each session will focus on open dialogue or specific topics that matter to the Rochester community—some selected by Gandhi Institute staff and others chosen by participants based on pressing issues and events. Through open conversation, we cultivate understanding and plant the seeds for collective action—whether by strengthening existing efforts or inspiring new initiatives. Join us as we listen, reflect, and build a more connected community.
Questions? Email erin@gandhiinstitute.org

Communication That Connects: A Nonviolent Communication Intensive
2025-09-27 10:00 - 15:00 | M.K. Gandhi Institute, 929 S Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY 14608, USA, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
Click here to register for Communication That Connects!
Join us for this intensive workshop dedicated to deepening connection—with ourselves and with others—through the practice of Nonviolent Communication (NVC). Together, we’ll explore the foundations of NVC and move into meaningful application and practice in a supportive, shared learning space.
Nonviolent Communication is a powerful practice to help us in identifying the feelings and needs that live beneath our words and actions. Whether you’re new to NVC or looking to reconnect with its tools, this workshop offers a space to slow down, reflect, and practice more life-giving ways of communicating.
Communication that Connects will be on Saturday, September 27 from 10 AM – 3 PM EST, at the Gandhi Institute. All are welcome!
Questions about the workshop? Email katie@gandhiinstitute.org

Online Grief Circles (October 2)
2025-10-02 16:00 - 17:00 | NY

Online Grief Circles (October 16)
2025-10-16 16:00 - 17:00 | NY

October Community Roundtable
2025-10-18 11:00 | M.K. Gandhi Institute, 929 S Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY 14608, USA, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
Click HERE to register to join!
The October Community Roundtable will be on Saturday, October 18 at 11 AM. We will chat about community issues that are on our hearts and minds.
In a time when online echo chambers deepen division and disconnection, coming together face-to-face is more important than ever. The Community Roundtables offer a space to share perspectives, make sense of what’s happening in the world, and remain connected to one another.
This series will be at the Gandhi Institute on the third Saturday of each month at 11 AM – 1 PM EST.
Each session will focus on open dialogue or specific topics that matter to the Rochester community—some selected by Gandhi Institute staff and others chosen by participants based on pressing issues and events. Through open conversation, we cultivate understanding and plant the seeds for collective action—whether by strengthening existing efforts or inspiring new initiatives. Join us as we listen, reflect, and build a more connected community.

Community Dinner and Dialogue with Professor Alexandra Oprea
2025-10-20 18:00 - 20:00 | M.K. Gandhi Institute, 929 S Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY 14608, USA, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
Share warm food and conversation at our October Community Dinner
RVSP to join us here!
This month’s dinner will be co-hosted by Monroe Community College and special guest Professor Alexandra Oprea from the University at Buffalo’s Philosophy, Politics, and Economics program. Professor Oprea will be delivering the MCC McMurry Lecture, How to Be a Good Democratic Citizen, earlier in the day, and we’ll carry the conversation forward together over a shared meal.
Dinner & dialogue will be on Monday, October 20 at 6:00 PM at 929 S. Plymouth Ave. Bring a dish if you’d like to contribute, but don’t worry—we’ll have plenty of food prepared to share.
Everyone is welcome. Registration helps us prepare food and space—please sign up using the link in our bio. If you’d like to bring a dish or snack, let us know at katie@gandhiinstitute.org

October De-escalation Workshop
2025-10-25 15:00 - 18:00 | NY
Click HERE to register to join!
Come practice skills to reduce violence and help keep each other safe!
Join us on Saturday, October 25th for a workshop for transforming conflict and de-escalating tense situations. Participants will work collaboratively to respond to conflict in ways that enable and promote safe outcomes.
We welcome all community members to register! The Gandhi Institute often hosts events on a sliding scale economy to be more accessible and prevent finances from prohibiting learning, engagement, and opportunity to create a better world. We depend on our community to participate, inform, and partially fund our programming, so we truly appreciate your choice to support us in a way that aligns with you.
Questions? Email jonathon@gandhiinstitute.org

Online Grief Circles (October 30)
2025-10-30 16:00 - 17:00 | NY
Click here to register for Online Grief Circles.
Join the Circle. Our online grief circle is a biweekly gathering to honor the pain and sorrow that comes from living in a complicated world. It is a place for listening and presence, not for advice or judgment.
Every kind of grief, big or small, is welcome. Whether it’s sorrow from personal loss, burnout from the work you do, or a heavy heart for the state of the world, all of your grief is welcome here.
As Joanna Macy reminds us, “The most important thing to do is to be with your pain, and not to deny it. In doing that, you’re not alone.”
We’ll meet (mostly) biweekly on Thursdays, from 4-5 pm ET on Zoom between September 18th and January 29th, 2026. You can check out the specific Grief Circle dates below.
Upcoming Dates:

Oct. 30
Nov. 13
Dec. 4 & 18
Jan. 1, 15

Online Grief Circles (November 13)
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:00 | NY
Click here to register for Online Grief Circles.
Join the Circle. Our online grief circle is a biweekly gathering to honor the pain and sorrow that comes from living in a complicated world. It is a place for listening and presence, not for advice or judgment.
Every kind of grief, big or small, is welcome. Whether it’s sorrow from personal loss, burnout from the work you do, or a heavy heart for the state of the world, all of your grief is welcome here.
As Joanna Macy reminds us, “The most important thing to do is to be with your pain, and not to deny it. In doing that, you’re not alone.”
We’ll meet (mostly) biweekly on Thursdays, from 4-5 pm ET on Zoom between September 18th and January 29th, 2026. You can check out the specific Grief Circle dates below.
Upcoming Dates:

Nov. 13
Dec. 4 & 18
Jan. 1, 15

A Not So Silent Night of Karaoke
2025-12-13 18:00 - 20:30 | M.K. Gandhi Institute, 929 S Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY 14608, USA, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
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Trade in the quiet carols for a microphone and some holiday cheer!
Join us for our annual friendraiser,* A Not So Silent Night of Karaoke on Saturday, December 13 @ 6 PM EST.
This is your chance to sing, connect with fellow community members, and raise vital funds to support our mission of equipping people with the tools of nonviolence.
Whether you’re looking to shine or just cheering from the sidelines, your ticket directly supports our work for a more sustainable and just world.
Come ready to sing, celebrate the season, and make some noise for peace!
P.S. We embrace all types of singing from seasoned pros to bashful car singers, come on down and have a blast with a supportive crowd!
*This event is a friend-raiser for the Institute so a $10 donation is requested. If you want to come and are short on cash, we got you.
