Peace Forum in Vancouver Oct 16-18, 2026
About the event
🌱 We Hope You’ll Join Us Seeds of peace are planted through simple acts of presence, learning, service, relationship, and hope. Join us in Vancouver as we gather alongside others across the world to explore how caring for creation can become a faithful expression of Christ’s peace in our communities. Whether you attend one activity or the entire weekend, we look forward to welcoming you.
🌿 SEEDS OF PEACE Environmental Justice in Action Vancouver Peace Forum Satellite Site Schedule Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18
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🌲 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 1:00 p.m. \| Lynn Valley Temperate Rainforest Walk Meet at Lynn Valley Ecology Centre 3663 Park Road. Free with pre-registration. Maximum 30 people so register early! Email: [PeaceForum.Vancouver@CommunityOfChrist.ca](mailto:PeaceForum.Vancouver@CommunityOfChrist.ca) 4:00 p.m. \| Welcome & Gathering Community of Christ Vancouver 3333 Kaslo Street 4:15 p.m. \| Guided Relaxation & Gentle Stretch *Rest and Come Home to Mother Earth* 5:30 p.m. \| Dinner By donation 7:00 p.m. \| Opening & International Peace Award Presentation Livestream from the International Peace Forum
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🌎 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 9:00 a.m. \| Coffee & Visiting 9:30–10:30 a.m. \| International Peace Forum Livestream session 10:45–11:45 a.m. \| Guided Meditation *Breathing the Earth* 12:00 p.m. \| Lunch By donation Young Adult Focus 1:30 p.m. \| Canada-Wide Young Adult Focus Group *What does it mean to be a Peace church?* 1:30 p.m. \| International Peace Forum Pre-recorded session 2:30 p.m. \| Sew It\, Don’t Throw It\! Learn simple ways to repair, mend, and embellish clothing to extend its life. 2:30 p.m. \| International Peace Forum Livestream session ⭐ 4:00–5:00 p.m. \| Special Guest: Joshua Bennett from Chennai\, India Joshua will share how Community of Christ is confronting the injustice of the caste system and how communities can build peace while responding to social and ecological injustice. 5:30 p.m. \| Dinner By donation 7:00 p.m. \| Songs to Bless & Heal the Earth An interactive evening of music and singing with Doug and Vickie MacArthur 8:30 p.m. \| Social Time Relax, visit, and enjoy community.
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🌿 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 9:00 a.m. \| Coffee & Visiting Activity Hall 9:30–10:00 a.m. \| Loving-Kindness Meditation *For All Creation* with Vickie MacArthur 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. \| Closing Peace Forum Livestream from the International Peace Forum 12:00 p.m. \| Lunch By donation 2:00 p.m. \| Community Ravine Cleanup Renfrew Park Ravine. Come help care for our local environment!
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🎤 PRESENTER SPOTLIGHT Joshua Bennett \| Saturday\, October 17 • 4:00–5:00 p.m. Joshua Bennett travels from Chennai, India, to join us in Vancouver for an in-person conversation about peace, justice, and ecological responsibility. Drawing from his work with Community of Christ and with Dalit, Tribal, and Adivasi communities in India, Joshua will explore how communities that have been pushed to the margins are reclaiming their belonging and advocating for the dignity and worth of all people. He will discuss efforts to challenge caste discrimination, including calls for land rights, political representation, and greater ecological responsibility. With caste discrimination also affecting South Asian communities in Canada, this session invites us to consider how greater awareness can help create a more just and sustainable future—one where everyone has a voice in caring for our communities and our planet.
