Seeds of Peace files
stories of Australians working for peace and reconciliation
in the Decade to Overcome Violence
note well:
* the files are in PDF format and may take variable times to download
* the full set of files are available on CD for $5 (incl.post) from the NCCA and State ecumenical bodies
Disclaimer: Please note that the National Council of Churches in Australia does not officially endorse all of the statements or actions of individuals or groups highlighted in this resource.
Background materials
· What is DOV?
· Why the DOV Circles?
· DOV in Australia so far
· Ten Point Action Plan for Human Rights
· Towards a Timeline
· Other helpful resources and Australian '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
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