Rethinking Afghanistan Video Clip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEWEoxGnfU4

Re-Thinking Afghanistan

Re-Thinking Afghanistan!

November 4, 2009 Herrick Library Auditorium

7:00 PM

As U.S. leaders debate a new troop ’surge’, the terrible impact of this war on women and civilians continues.

Come: view a short film on Afghanistan

Hear a panel of Holland-area women:

Sara Leeland, PhD: efforts at reconciliation
Jean Mcfadden, MSW: humanitarian aid
Patricia Reilly, Mdiv: spiritual & moral dimensions
Darlene Kolean: thinking and speaking peace
and discuss our responses to the issues

Upcoming Presentation: September 15, 2009

Non-Violent Communication
A presentation by Ann McKnight, MA

Ever wonder why so many conversation topics simply evoke opposition rather than discussion? Want to have more exploratory dialogues With your family, neighbors, professional group or at your workplace? Come and hear Ann McKnight, A psychotherapist in Holland who has studied and practiced Non-violent communication “Non-violent communication is the most effective tool I have found to support integrated, authentic and vibrant living.“ Ann McKnight, M.A. Degree at University of Chicago studied nonviolent communication with national experts and uses nonviolent communication in her practice, adding work at places ranging from Kent County Jail to Western Seminary and staff in local schools.

September 15, 7 p.m. Herrick District Library