Events

Celebrating International Day of Peace: Daily Peace Practice Workshop

September 24, 2026, 6:00 pm

Join PJI for a FREE community workshop.

Building a Resilient Neighborhood: Neighboring Across Difference

September 28, 2026, 5:00 pm

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Stronger Together: Understanding How to Report Hate Crimes

September 29, 2026, 6:00 pm

Join PJI for a workshop.

Film and Conversation with Deeyah Khan

October 9, 2026, 11:00 am

Emmy Award-Winning Documentary Film Maker and Human Rights Advocate

Resilience Network Meeting

October 21, 2026, 9:00 am

The Resilience Network meets every other month as a group to learn, grow, and collaborate across sectors (Members Only)

Building Resilience: The Transformative Power of Forgiveness

October 26, 2026, 6:30 pm

Join PJI for a community workshop.

Peace Breakfast: An Interfaith and Worldview Gathering

November 12, 2026, 9:00 am

All are welcome to join PJI for breakfast and conversation!

Resilience Network Meeting

November 18, 2026, 9:00 am

The Resilience Network meets every other month as a group to learn, grow, and collaborate across sectors (Members Only)

Healing Retreat with Iron Eagle

November 21, 2026, 9:00 am

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Creating a Daily Peace Practice: Community Workshop

December 2, 2026, 6:00 pm

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Creating a Daily Peace Practice: Civil Rights History Edition

January 14, 2027, 6:30 pm

Join PJI for a community workshop.

Lunch and Learn | Create a Hospitable and Accountable Community

January 26, 2027, 12:00 pm

Join PJI for a virtual conversation focusing on one of the Principles for How We Treat Each Other.

Lunch and Learn | Listen Deeply

February 11, 2027, 12:00 pm

Join PJI for a virtual conversation focusing on one of the Principles for How We Treat Each Other.

The Healing Power of Forgiveness

February 24, 2027, 6:30 pm

Join PJI for a community workshop.

Copy of Creating a Daily Peace Practice: Community Workshop

March 10, 2027, 6:30 pm

Join PJI for a community workshop.

Lunch and Learn | Create an Advice Free Zone

March 29, 2027, 12:00 pm

Join PJI for a virtual conversation focusing on one of the Principles for How We Treat Each Other.

Lunch and Learn | Practice Asking Honest and Open Questions

April 15, 2027, 12:00 pm

Join PJI for a virtual conversation focusing on one of the Principles for How We Treat Each Other.

Green Your Routine: Small Steps Toward a Healthier World

April 22, 2027, 6:00 pm

Join PJI and the CLEO Institute…

Principles for How We Treat Each Other Community Workshop

April 28, 2027, 6:30 pm

Join PJI for a virtual community workshop.

Lunch and Learn | Give Space for Unpopular Answers

May 5, 2027, 12:00 pm

Join PJI for a virtual conversation focusing on one of the Principles for How We Treat Each Other.

Lunch and Learn | Respect Silence

June 18, 2027, 12:00 pm

Join PJI for a virtual conversation focusing on one of the Principles for How We Treat Each Other.

Why forgive?

July 10, 2027, 6:30 pm

Join PJI for a community workshop.

Lunch and Learn | Suspend Judgement

July 15, 2027, 12:00 pm

Join PJI for a virtual conversation focusing on one of the Principles for How We Treat Each Other.

Principles for How We Treat Each Other Community Workshop

July 29, 2027, 6:30 pm

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Lunch and Learn | Identify Assumptions

August 11, 2027, 12:00 pm

Join PJI for a virtual conversation focusing on one of the Principles for How We Treat Each Other.

Creating a Daily Peace Practice: Community Workshop

August 16, 2027, 6:30 pm

Join PJI for a community workshop.

Lunch and Learn | Speak Your Truth

September 21, 2027, 12:00 pm

Join PJI for a virtual conversation focusing on one of the Principles for How We Treat Each Other.

Lunch and Learn | When Things Get Difficult, Turn to Wonder

October 19, 2027, 12:00 pm

Join PJI for a virtual conversation focusing on one of the Principles for How We Treat Each Other.

Lunch and Learn | Practice Slowing Down

November 15, 2027, 12:00 pm

Join PJI for a virtual conversation focusing on one of the Principles for How We Treat Each Other.

Gratitude and Growth | The Healing Power of Forgiveness

November 17, 2027, 6:30 pm

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Past Events

Free Qigong & Dao Yin by Mind and Body Exercise | Peace Day in the Park

September 19, 2026, 11:30 am

Come join us for (free) Qigong & Dao Yin in the park!Read More »

Free Tai Chi for Balance by Mind and Body Exercise | Peace Day in the Park

September 19, 2026, 10:50 am

Come join us for (free) Tai Chi in the park!Read More »

Free Vinyasa Flow Yoga by The Mind-Body-Zone | Peace Day in the Park

September 19, 2026, 10:10 am

Come join us for a relaxing (free) yoga sessionRead More »

Free Yoga for Kids by Ray of Light Yoga | Peace Day in the Park

September 19, 2026, 9:40 am

Come join us for a relaxing (free) yoga sessionRead More »

Peace Day in the Park

September 19, 2026, 9:00 am

Join the Peace and Justice Institute for a celebration of the International Day of Peace!Read More »

Peace Day 2022

September 21, 2022, 6:00 pm

Celebrate the United Nations International Day of Peace with us!

Global Peace Week 2022

September 26, 2022, 9:00 am

Hosted by the Peace and Justice Institute at Valencia College

Broken Places – Community Film Screening

November 4, 2022, 11:00 am

Facilitated Free Community Film Screening of “Broken Places”

2022 PJI Fall Retreat

November 5, 2022, 8:30 am

Give yourself the gift of time for renewal and self-investigation, supported by a community of like-minded people.

No Visible Bruises: Community Dialogue Addressing Domestic Violence

November 15, 2022, 1:00 pm

Presented by the Peace and Justice Institute at Valencia College

Principles for How We Treat Each Other

November 15, 2022, 1:00 pm

This workshop offers tools for engaging in difficult conversations, empathetic listening, perspective taking and relationship building.

Peace Breakfast: An Interfaith Gathering

November 16, 2022, 8:30 am

Presented by the Peace and Justice Institute at Valencia College

Retreat with Iron Eagle

December 3, 2022, 9:30 am

Join the Peace and Justice Institute for a retreat with Iron Eagle on the edge of the Ocala National Forest.

2023 Common Read Discussion Sessions: “The Body Keeps The Score”

January 18, 2023, 12:00 pm

Facilitated in person discussion sessions for individuals participating in PJI’s Common Read of “The Body Keeps The Score”

New Year: New Parenting Tools in Your Toolkit!

January 24, 2023, 8:00 pm

1 hour workshop hosted by the CRC Network to introduce participants to Dr. Candice Jones “High Five Essentials” & positive parenting skills.