Mission

We subscribe to these peacemaking values and attitudes:

• Respect for others regardless of race, gender, age, nationality, class, sexuality, appearance, political or religious belief, physical or mental ability.
• Empathy – a willingness to understand the views of others from their standpoint.
• A belief in the possibility of positive change by individuals and groups of people.
• Appreciation of, and respect for, diversity.
• Self-esteem – accepting the intrinsic value of oneself.
• Commitment to non-violence, equity and social justice.
• Concern for the environment and understanding of our place in the ecosystem.
• Commitment to equality.

We believe that

• peaceful solutions to domestic and international conflicts are possible.
• people can choose to commit to work for peace instead of choosing violence.
• although the government can make treaties, people make peace.
• if we don’t teach our children the power of peace, they will learn violence.
• the arts are a major means of conveying peace values and we will provide opportunities for every age to participate at Peace in the Park.
• peace begins with personal transformation. An ever-increasing number of people committed to peace become a critical mass to create change.