Peaceful News and Thoughts

  • Appreciating Diversity Multiplied: Moving toward Culturally Competent Ministries and Caregiving

    Posted by on April 29, 2013, in Events & Featured

    Join us for our next exciting mini-conference on Appreciating Diversity Multiplied.

    Our schools, congregations and communities are becoming a kaleidoscope of ethnic and religious backgrounds and varieties of ability and disability. Faith, ability and ethnicity can be experienced as challenges to caregiving and supports or as opportunities…or both.  In this workshop, we will explore understandings of identity and culture and the ways that differences can be both respected and celebrated.

    When: Thursday, May 23 from 5:30 – 9:00 pm
    Where: Generations of Indian Valley, 259 N. Second St., Souderton, PA 18964

    Speaker: Bill Gaventa, Director, Community and Congregational Supports, The Elizabeth M. Boggs … Read More!

  • SOUL: It’s a Mexican Fiesta in honor of Cinco de Mayo!

    Posted by on April 17, 2013, in Events & Featured & SOUL

    On May 18th, Peaceful Living’s SOUL program is excited to invite you to come together for a Mexican Fiesta in honor of Cinco de Mayo!

    Where: Zion Mennonite Church, 149 E. Cherry Lane, Souderton, PA 18964
    When: 6PM-9PM, May 18th

    There will be music, games, a pinata, a taco bar, and more! It’s going to be a festive social time together. A quiet room will be provided for those who wish to use it. Please see the flyer attached to this post for more information!

    The purpose of the SOUL program is to create monthly opportunities for social interaction for … Read More!

  • April is Autism Awareness Month

    Posted by on April 12, 2013, in Autism & Featured

    Autism is a complex neurological disorder that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others.

    Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a “spectrum disorder” that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees.

    It typically lasts throughout a person’s lifetime.

    The Centers for Disease Control very recently released its 2012 prevalence numbers for Autism Spectrum Disorders.

    The CDC estimates 1 in 88 children (11.3 per 1,000) has been identified with an autism spectrum disorder.

    This represents a 78% increase since 2007.

    ASDs are almost … Read More!

  • SOUL Spring Fling: Come ready to get your hands dirty, it’s a planting party!

    Posted by on March 26, 2013, in Events & Featured & SOUL

    On April 13th, Peaceful Living’s SOUL program is excited to invite you to come get your hands dirty during it’s Spring Fling Planting Party!

    Where: Zion Mennonite Church, 149 E. Cherry Lane, Souderton, PA 18964
    When: 6PM-9PM, April 13th

    Terracotta pottery, plants, and decorations will be provided! It’s going to be a great time digging in the soil, decorating pots, and spending social time together. A quiet room will be provided for those who wish to use it. Please see the flyer attached to this post for more information!

    The purpose of the SOUL program is to create monthly opportunities … Read More!

  • DVC Church & Synagogue Library Association Spring Meeting

    Posted by on March 1, 2013, in Autism & Events

    The Delaware Valley Chapter of the Church & Synagogue Library Association will be holding it’s Spring Meeting on Saturday, April 13th at the Lansdale Methodist Church. The keynote speaker is Virginia Breen,  author of I Am In Here, the story of a journey with a child with autism who cannot speak but finds her voice.  She will share her experience of working with her daughter, Elizabeth Bonker, helping her to find her voice. The book has been recommended by the National Autism Association.  She and her daughter have appeared on the Today Show and the 700 Club.

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  • Valentine’s Dance Cancellation

    Posted by on February 8, 2013, in Events

    Unfortunately Peaceful Living has decided to cancel the Valentine’s Dance tomorrow because of the winter storm affecting the region. Please check the Peaceful Living Facebook page or back here at our website for news about our next dance.

    We hope that everyone stays safe and warm this weekend.… Read More!

  • Creative Gifts Volunteer Painters – Thank you so much!

    Posted by on February 8, 2013, in Creative Gifts & Events

    Over 30 volunteers came out to paint our new Bucks County Creative Gifts site on February 2nd and 3rd. We are forever grateful for your generous gifts of time and energy. Thank you to Sherwin-Williams of Doylestown; the 65 gallons of paint you donated look awesome on our walls. Soon our doors will be open to serve the people of Bucks County. Thank you for your part in making this happen.

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