Decade to Overcome Violence

Seeds of Peace

• What is DOV?
• Why the DOV Circles?
• DOV in Australia
• 10 Point Action Plan for Human Rights
• Towards a Timeline  
• Other Helpful Resources and Seeds of Peace

SoP 1: Personal Circle

• Susan Carew and Clowning for Peace
• Brendan McKeague and the Spirituality of Nonviolence
• Tony Robertson and Transforming Masculinity
• Barbara Pengelly and Arts for Peace
• Study Materials 1
• Worship Materials 1

SoP 2: Family Circle

• Barbra Asplet and the Aboriginal Healing House
• Christabel Chamarette and Safe Care
• Monique Lisbon and ‘If the Truth Hurts’
• Pearl Wymarra and ‘Recreating Our Campfires’
• Study Materials 2
• Worship Materials 2

SoP 3: Community Circle

• Dave Andrews and the Waiters Union
• Shayne and Lurleen Blackman and Breaking the Pot
• Bill Harris and the Week Without Violence
• Swee-An Koh and the Peace Church
• Study Materials 3
• Worship Materials 3

SoP 4: Religious/Cultural Circle

• Christina de Angelis and Action for Life
• Bronwyn Lee and Journeying with Promise
• Pat Linnane and Alcheringa in Mercy
• Joe Sheridan and Goodness and Kindness
• Study Materials 4
• Worship Materials 4

SoP 5: National Circle

• John Bond and the Journey of Healing
• Anne Coombs and Rural Australians for Refugees
• Colin Griffiths and the Healing of Memories
• Jo Vallentine and Politics for Peace
• Study Materials 5
• Worship Materials 5

SoP 6: International Circle

• Joy Balazo and Young Ambassadors for Peace
• Peter and Sue Hallam and the Sanctuary Refugee Foundation
• Donna Mulhearn and being a Pilgrim for Peace
• Ian Stehbens and Pacific Peacebuilding
• Study Materials 6
• Worship Materials 6

SoP 7: Ecological Circle

• Phil Bligh and Earth Light
• Norm Habel and the Season of Creation
• Kupa Piti Kungka Tjuta and the Nuclear Waste Dump
• Lisa Wriley and Nappies for Peace
• Study Materials 7
• Worship Materials 7

Give Peace a Hand

• Welcome and background to DOV in Australia
• Biblical Reflections  
• Kids Connexion
• Taking action as a group
• Prayer and Worship Resources
• Further Ideas and Resources
• How to Contact State Ecumenical Bodies for More Assistance