Note from Volunteer Engagement Specialist

It was such a joy to gather with many of you this past Saturday at The Great FNVW Get-Together! I was reminded that there is truly no replacement for the energy generated from in-person connection. FNVW community members had a wonderful time reconnecting or meeting one another for the first time, sharing who we are and what we bring to FNVW, and getting excited about future opportunities to carry FNVW’s work forward. A get-to-know-you FNVW-themed scavenger hunt leading to raffle prizes was also a major hit!

I especially loved the intergenerational presence at this event and realized just how deep the roots of the organization run and how much FNVW means to so many.

I hope you’ll join me in bringing this energy into the remainder of the summer and beyond as we continue bringing our unique selves and skills to the work of nonviolent social change.

We have lots happening at FNVW during the month of July - keep reading to learn how to stay engaged with us!

With gratitude,
Miranda

 July AVP Basic Community Workshop - Register Now!

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

New Everyday Nonviolence Podcast Episode

Additional information about Geetanjali and SEWA-AIFW is available at SEWA-AIFW.org. Additionally, you can locate background and resources related to Asian and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month at https://asianpacificheritage.gov.

After listening to this episode, please consider sharing with your networks on your social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) with a few sentences about what you liked or learned and the link to the episode.

AVP Inside Out - July 2021 Issue

Memorial Service for Ralph Hilgendorf

Digital photos of Ralph are needed in order to put together a slideshow to be presented at the memorial service. If you have any digital photos of Ralph, or any photos that you can scan into a digital format, please email them to: betsyjhilgendorf@gmail.com by Friday, July 9th so that there will be time to include them in the slideshow.

Volunteer Opportunity Corner

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

Volunteer Shifts at Emergence Festival on July 24th

What: The Emergence Festival is meant to celebrate what we can become — what we’ve learned about ourselves, others, and our world during the pandemic — how we can come together as a community to support and promote behaviors that will advance racial justice, protect ecosystems, and reduce our carbon footprints. It’s also an opportunity to connect with other organizations as potential partners and motivate others to join in the work we do, however they are able. FNVW will be hosting a station and sharing information and ways to get involved with festival attendees. We are looking for people to help make this happen - sign up for a tabling shift below!

When: Saturday, July 24, 2:00-6:00 p.m. CDT, set-up begins at noon (tentative rain date: July 31)

Where: Lake Como Walking Path in St. Paul

Sign Up: Add your name and contact information to the sheet below so that we can coordinate plans. Reach out to Miranda at miranda@fnvw.org with questions.

Emergence Festival Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet

THANK YOU, FNVW COMMUNITY!

Take Action - Deadline for Democracy Event

This is a historic moment where communities are re-imagining public safety and how we live in relationship with one another. Now is the time to support the principles and practices of nonviolence that FNVW's programs champion. There is a lot FNVW can accomplish in 2021 with your financial support!