From its nonviolent revolt against the British Crown in 1774, to hosting the first national Women’s Rights Convention in 1850, to being a hub of antiwar activity in the 60’s and 70’s. Worcester has long been a city of city of nonviolent activism. CNVS Program Director Claire Schaeffer-Duffy shares some of this little known history […]

Saturday June 13 and Sunday June 14: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free and open to the public. Snacks and lunch provided.  Kingian Nonviolence is the foundation for reconciling conflict nonviolently and addressing the triple evils of our world; RACISM, POVERTY, AND MILITARISM. Nonviolence is an active force for solving social problems, and it is a way […]

Director Abby Martin reveals how the US Military, the world's greatest polluter, impacts the environment while operating with minimal accountability. This is an essential film as we face an increased Pentagon budget, war in the Mid-east, and climate change catastrophes. Free and open to the public. Brought to you by Worcester County Indivisible Alliance  

Food, music, live performances and raffle prizes. Community Resources Fair. Join the fun! Empower Safer Communities.

Iyad Burnat on Voices of Nonviolent Resistance from the West Bank Village of Bil'in  Sunday July 5th: 2 -3:30 p.m. Blessed Sacrament (Phelan Center) 551 Pleasant Street, Worcester, Free and open to the public Iyad Burnat is a Palestinian community leader from the West Bank village of Bil'in where he heads the Bil'in Popular Committee Against […]

Walking Tour of Worcester's Peace History  Wednesday, July 8th: 6-7:30 p.m. Meet at Lincoln Square  Stories of Worcester's nonviolent movements and visionaries come to life in this engaging one- mile tour along Main Street. Come learn about the strategic peace of Wampanoag chief Massassoit, the nonviolent rebellion of 1774, and Quock Walker, the Black laborer […]

You can't build nuclear bombs and care for the planet Featuring Peace Choir Worcester, Drumming by MTN River Taiko, local leaders, lantern floating. Parking is available at St. Spyridon Church located at 102 Russell St, Worcester, MA 01609 If it rains, we will meet at the Phelan Center of the Blessed Sacrement Church located at […]

Tuesday, October 13,  6:30-8:00 p.m., Worcester Public Library Nourish your joy with a communal singing of songs of peace and justice. People of all talents welcome. Bring a friend. Bring a snack and come sing.

Monday, October 26: 1-2:15 p.m. College of the Holy Cross/Rehm Library (please note Rehm Library is located within Smith Hall, and the address is below) Catholic Archbishop John C. Wester serves the Santa Fe diocese, home to two major nuclear facilities, Los Alamos and Sandia Labs. He gained national attention after penning a pastoral that […]

Monday, October 26, 6:00-8:00pm The Church of the Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 67 Chester St. Worcester, MA We keep us safe, together. As we side with love, take to the streets and show up for democracy there will be moments of friction, big feelings and unrest. This training will support creating a safety culture, action […]