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James Weller talks about what making peace means to him.

Melissa and her son Nash (age 8) talk about what peace and peace-making mean to them. Melissa reminds us of the Dalai Lama quote "If you wish to have peace in the world, start with yourself." And Nash says "if...

Curtis Reliford talks about overcoming racism and serious adversity to find and fulfill his life's purpose which is helping those who are experiencing hard times: hurricane Katrina victims and the Navajo and Hopi people. Curtis describes how he follows his...

Nicholas Piediscalzi, a retired United Church of Christ minister, talks to us about his personal experience and relationship to peace, as well as his work in peace-making in larger settings. As a minister in Chicago in the 1940s and 1950’s...

This is Our second interview with Mitsuo Ishii. This time we are going more in depth with his marriage.

Bernard fam history

The relation of art and creativity

Mary Caravalho's mother died young of cancer and Mary honored her mother by taking on her mother's role of staying in touch with her cousin Judy throughout Judy's life. Now Mary honors her cousin Judy by uncovering and telling the...

I interviewed my grandmother, Vicky Fitzpatrick, about American history and personal experiences.

I asked my Thea Jenny a series of questions about her childhood. She had a unique situation growing up in a household where her Mom only spoke Greek and her Dad only spoke English. She basically lived her life in...

Speed Leas talks about his distinguished career as a United Church of Christ minister. Throughout his career he made significant contributions to civil rights and peace making in the communities in which he served, as well as within the many...

My mother and I discussing her childhood, how she likes to live her day to day life, and how the 2 intertwine.

"Peace" is an action verb, not just a noun. Personal transformation and relationship building are paths to peace.

The childhood of my dad and what he wanted to be as growing up.

Susu Jeffrey pt.1

I interviewed Miguel Veras on his immigration story from the Dominican Republic to the United States.

An interview with my mother about my childhood, growing up, and my future endeavors.

My grandmas childhood and her growing up and becoming an adult.

Carl Dreyfus talks about his politics and lifestyle.

Spoke about what my mother's happiest moment were. We spoke about what she liked about this country.

Grant Erickson talks with Lisa Johnson a month before his 95th birthday. He started attending First Congregational Church in 1976, and thinks that the name change to Peace United Church in 2013 was a good expression of the Church’s values....

Suzanne's faith began with singing in the choir and has led to her leadership in providing shelter services for the homeless throughout the community. Building community is part of everything she does, and she's learned to do that at Peace...

I talked to my dad about him growing up and his life now, which led to him speaking of his values and passions he has in life. We were able to talk about how he's thankful for where he is...

David Dodson tells the story of the time he spent with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as one of about twenty college students who got to listen to, and ask questions of, Dr. King on August 23, 1963. David remembers...

Dario and Veronica talked about Dario’s favorite childhood memories and what it was like growing up in Vittorio-Veneto.