Events

Love in Action: Principles for How We Treat Each Other Community Workshop

February 5, 2026, 12:00 pm

Join PJI for a virtual community workshop.

Common Read – Session II: Caffeine and Conversation

February 14, 2026, 9:30 am

Join us on an immersive journey of learning, discussion, reflection, and creative expression!

Common Read – Session III: Pottery and Pages

February 26, 2026, 10:00 am

Join us on an immersive journey of learning, discussion, reflection, and creative expression!

Creating a Daily Peace Practice: Community Workshop

March 4, 2026, 6:00 pm

Join PJI for a community workshop.

Sanford Speaks

March 10, 2026, 5:15 pm

Join the Peace and Justice Institute and the City of Sanford

Common Read – Session IV: Collage and Connection

March 11, 2026, 11:30 am

Join us on an immersive journey of learning, discussion, reflection, and creative expression!

Resilience Network Meeting

March 25, 2026, 12:00 pm

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

Sanford Speaks

April 6, 2026, 6:00 pm

Join the Peace and Justice Institute and the City of Sanford…

8th Annual Conference – Creating a Resilient Community: Arts for Thriving!

April 9, 2026, 9:00 am

Annual convening hosting cross-sector audience to explore practices transforming our region into one of prevention, hope & healing for all.

Principles for How We Treat Each Other Community Workshop

April 16, 2026, 11:00 am

Join PJI for a virtual community workshop.

Joy and Gratitude: The Transformative Power of Forgiveness

July 9, 2026, 6:30 pm

Join PJI for a community workshop.

Back to School: Principles for How We Treat Each Other Community Workshop

August 4, 2026, 4:00 pm

It’s almost back to school! If you’re a parent, grandparent, teacher, administrator, or friend to students join us for this session.

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!

Celebrating International Day of Peace: Daily Peace Practice Workshop

September 24, 2026, 6:00 pm

Join PJI for a FREE community workshop.

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

Join PJI for breakfast and conversation!

Past Events

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.

Conversation on Justice 2023

January 30, 2023, 10:00 am

The Peace and Justice Institute presents…

Cost of Poverty Experience

January 31, 2023, 1:00 pm

Presented by the Peace and Justice Institute

Black History Celebration Breakfast

February 1, 2023, 8:00 am

Presented by the African American Cultural Society (A2CS) and the Peace and Justice Institute

Liberation Literacies: Language, Race, and Power with Dr. Jamila Lyiscott

February 1, 2023, 7:00 pm

Presented by Valencia College and the Peace and Justice Institute

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

February 11, 2023, 9:00 am

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

2023 PJI Spring Retreat

February 17, 2023, 8:30 am

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

Why Being Trauma Informed Matters

February 21, 2023, 9:00 am

Workshop Offering for Orange County Citizens’ Commission for Children

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

March 1, 2023, 12:00 pm

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

VOICES OF DISSENT: TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY Stories, Speeches, and Resistance

March 2, 2023, 10:00 am

Presented by the Peace and Justice Institute and Spring Arts Week…

VOICES OF DISSENT: TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY Stories, Speeches, and Resistance

March 2, 2023, 7:00 pm

Presented by the Peace and Justice Institute and Spring Arts Week…