Community Building Peace Circle: Inclusive Community
Schedule
Sat Sep 13 2025 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
668 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL, United States, Illinois 60016 | Des Plaines, IL
Peacemaking Circles are a tool and process that can be used to solve problems, connect with others, and offer support. Drawing on ancient traditions from indigenous people and contemporary values of democracy and inclusion, circles create opportunities for connection in a complex multicultural society.
First United Methodist Church Des Plaines and SPEAK Des Plaines are hosting a series of Community Building Peace Circles. These circles will provide community members an opportunity to experience a peacemaking circle and practice restorative peace making skills while getting to know their neighbors.
These circles are open to community leaders, young people, seniors, first responders, business owners, teachers, stay at home parents- to anyone who lives or finds themselves in the Des Plaines community!
Circles will be held at 668 Graceland on Saturday from 11am-2pm. Participants in these circles will receive a $25 grocery gift card and refreshments will be provided.
Please complete this form if you would like to participate.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfBeNUYvCrpOxZd60cobaxSnr8ePCZicDedj6mbum8eVGJhA/viewform?usp=header
Indicate all the dates that you are available. In order to accommodate as many people as possible while also ensuring everyone can fully participate, space may be limited. We will message you a week before the circle with details and to confirm your participation.
September 13 -Inclusive Community
October 18 -Safe Spaces
November 15 -Coping with Loss
December 13 -Isolation to Connection
Where is it happening?
668 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL, United States, Illinois 60016Event Location & Nearby Stays: