The group was smaller than expected. The hope had been for six to eight people, but only five women showed up. Most were mothers of young children, ranging from newborn-stage parenting to elementary school drop-offs, all from the same large church. And as sometimes happens in large churches, finding community can take some intentionality.   

Before the first Story Circle night was over, Lisa said out loud what the others were already feeling. “I think we found something.” No one quite knew what to call it yet. 

July 28 – August 7, 2025
The Fierce Nonviolence Pilgrimage is a 10-day immersive experience for young adults offering training in the spirituality and practices of nonviolent social change in the lineage of Jesus of Nazareth, Mahatma Gandhi, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Combining storytelling, contemplative practice, and community engagement, participants learn from atomic bomb survivors and Indigenous leaders across the Pacific Northwest while exploring the spiritual and strategic foundations of peace building.