Note from Volunteer Engagement Specialist

As we approach the summer solstice, I'm feeling energized by longer days and the increased opportunities to safely gather with fellow humans. The pull to be in community is strong right now, and that's why I'm so excited to invite you all to Friends for a NonViolent World's annual summer social event coming up next Saturday!

I can't imagine a better way to celebrate FNVW's 40th anniversary than spending it with all of you. We'll connect with one another, reflect on our history, and uplift our collective work over the past year. I hope you'll join us! Keep reading to learn about all of the other ways to stay engaged with FNVW in the coming weeks.

With gratitude,
Miranda

Save the Date - July AVP Basic Community Workshop

We're pleased to announce that we have set a date for Alternatives to Violence Project-Minnesota's next Basic Community Workshop!

What: In the context of a supportive community, participants discover new skills and attitudes to address, prevent, and transform violence. This workshop will offer a holistic, experiential, safe, and lively approach to learning the tools to discover your own power to transform conflict and frustration in your life. 

When:

• Friday, July 23, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. CDT
• Saturday, July 24, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. CDT
• Friday, July 30, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. CDT
• Saturday, July 31, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. CDT

Where: The entire workshop will take place via Zoom. We are happy to provide technological assistance if you have any questions about using Zoom.

Who: All are welcome to attend. No prior experience necessary. This is the first of three levels of AVP workshops. There will be opportunities to take the next levels (Advanced & Training for Facilitators) in the coming months if you are interested.

Cost: The suggested fee to participate in this workshop is $25 - $100. We understand that not everyone may be able to afford this, and no one is turned away due to lack of funds. If you are able, please make your payment online at: https://bit.ly/2BcG1dH or by sending a check payable to Friends for a NonViolent World to: FNVW, P.O. Box 4564, St. Paul, MN 55104. 

To register, please fill out this Google Form: AVP-MN Basic Community Workshop - Summer 2021

We invite you to:

• Bring a picnic to enjoy with your party. FNVW will provide drinks and dessert.
• Bring FNVW stories, photos and mementos to add to our 40th Anniversary Memory Book.
• Sign up for a volunteer shift here: Great FNVW Get-Together 40th Anniversary Sign-Up Sheet
• Make a 40th Anniversary gift to FNVW by check or by clicking the button below. Thanks for your support!

*All CDC and state health and safety guidelines will be carefully followed for a safe experience.*

Celebrating FNVW's Spring 2021 Community-Engaged Learning Student

We'd like to express our appreciation to Jess Dvorak, a rising senior from the University of Minnesota who worked with FNVW during the spring semester as part of a community-engaged learning course. We are grateful to Jess for sharing her time, talents, and passion for FNVW's work with us and are thrilled she'll be continuing to volunteer in the fall!

Click on the image below to hear a message from Jess reflecting on her experience. Thank you to volunteer Tom Lesney for compiling and editing this video.

People Camp Preview: Book Club Selection

And...don't forget to claim your spot at People Camp 2021: Seeking Justice in a Changing World. Registrations are limited to 75 people this year. Contact Brenda Grove with registration questions at: 612-724-3429. Sign up here: People Camp 2021 Registration Form

Check out the People Camp Guide and Ways to Participate at People Camp resources to see what's in store for this year!

Because of the unique multi-generation experience at People Camp, we are working especially hard to make the environment safe for everyone. Learn more here: People Camp Covid Update.

We are also accepting applications for People Camp Coordinators*: People Camp 2021 Coordinator Application.

*coordinator descriptions can be found on the FNVW website

Volunteer Opportunity Corner

We will feature volunteer position openings at FNVW in a "Volunteer Opportunity Corner" in each e-letter.

Volunteer Shifts at Great FNVW Get-Together

We're calling on our community to help make the Great FNVW Get-Together happen! We are looking for people to fill the following roles on Saturday, June 26th:

• Welcomer (x1)
• Swag/Button Maker/Raffle Card Turn-In Station (x2)
• Memory Book Station (x2)
• Ways to Get Involved/Make a Donation Station (x2)
• Video Recording of Memories Station (x2)
• Clean Up (x1)

Add your name and contact information to the sheet below so that we can coordinate plans.

Great FNVW Get-Together 40th Anniversary Sign-Up Sheet

THANK YOU, FNVW COMMUNITY!

Take Action - Celebrating Juneteenth

Tomorrow, June 19th, 2021, we celebrate and acknowledge the holiday that commemorates the official end of slavery in the United States. On Thursday, President Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday. This is a day to celebrate African American freedom, and we know that the work to end racism in all of its forms is far from over. We encourage you to take some time this weekend to learn more about the history and significance of Juneteenth and recommit to the fight for freedom for all. This article from the Zinn Education Project is a good place to start.

Monthly Virtual Singalong