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SUMMARY:40-Day Experience - Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Whether this is your very first time or you’ve journeyed with us before\, you are invited to step into a sacred rhythm of daily spiritual practice. For 40 days\, we come together—each in our own space\, yet united in intention—to awaken to the Peace that already lives within us. \nThrough prayer\, quiet contemplation\, meditation\, reflective journaling\, and sharing\, we create space for clarity\, calm\, and inner expansion. This simple\, consistent practice opens us to new possibilities\, deeper awareness\, and a lived experience of Peace Now. \nThe Center of Peace is within\, and the door to Peace is always open. We are delighted to walk this path with you. \n——————————— \nWhen/Where: Daily on Zoom at 7:00 am -OR- 6:00 pm\, beginning February 23 through April 3 (6 weeks) \nFacilitator(s): Rev. Twana Malone and Helen Moore\, RScP\, Tricia Graddy RScP\, Zulma Gonzalez RScP\, Patricia Watson\, RScP\, Emerita. \nInvestment: $40. This can be paid in $1 daily\, $10 per every 10 days\, or $40 for the entire program. An initial investment of $1.00 is required to register. NOTE:  When making your payment\, please specify that the money is for the “40-Day Meditation\, Know Peace\, Know Justice”\n \nRequired Reading: None. \nPrerequisite: None. \nREGISTER BY: February 22\, 2026 \nYOUR PATH BEGINS HERE!
URL:https://thecenterofpeace.org/events/40-day-experience-spring-2026/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:EVENT CALENDAR
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
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SUMMARY:Families Forward's "Move Out Closet" - Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Throughout 2026\, beginning in March\, Families Forward is requesting assistance with restocking their “Move Out Closet” with new household items for families who will be leaving the shelter and moving to permanent or temporary housing.  \nTo facilitate purchasing and delivery\, Families Forward has created an Amazon Wish list for congregants to shop for items and have the items shipped directly to Families Forward Philadelphia.  \nIf preferred\, congregants can still make financial donations through The Center of Peace (TCP)\, using the tithes and offering envelopes. Please specify\, “Families Forward – Move Out Closet”. At the end of the donation drive\, TCP will send Families Forward a check for the financial contributions received.  \nNOTE: Donation of household items to be purchased by congregants using Amazon Wish List. NO collection of household items will be collected at TCP. \n  \nCLICK TO DONATE THROUGH AMAZON
URL:https://thecenterofpeace.org/events/ff-move-out-closet-spring-2026/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:EVENT CALENDAR
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ORGANIZER;CN="Donna A. Brown":MAILTO:donnaabrown@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T123000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Celebration Services (March 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Celebration Services – LIVE\n\n\n\nJoin us to experience our dynamic Sunday Celebration Services (and bring your entire family!)\nas we celebrate the Divinity Within. \nWe are located at: \n5712-14 Greene Street\, Philadelphia\, PA 19144\n(near Greene & Chelten Sts.) \n\n\nThe location is wheelchair accessible and there’s plenty of space for everyone to enjoy themselves.\n\n\nThere will be lots of love\, hugs\, and available parking. Oh\, did we mention hugs??\n\n—————————-\n\nUNABLE TO ATTEND IN-PERSON?\n\nWatch us live on our Facebook page or YouTube channel:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– OR –
URL:https://thecenterofpeace.org/events/sunday-celebration-services-march-2026/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:TCP Home – Greene Street\, 5712-14 Greene Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
CATEGORIES:EVENT CALENDAR,Sunday Celebration Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="TCP Marketing (Ayenda Lambert)":MAILTO:marketing@thecenterofpeace.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T210000
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CREATED:20260120T000513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T000757Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Meditation with Calista
DESCRIPTION:Take this mid-week breather and join us in Calista’s Virtual Meditation every Wednesday evening. \nJoin Calista every Wednesday evening at 8pm on Microsoft Teams for a virtual meditation. Connect with your inner wisdom and bring forth that sense of clarity and stillness. Learning to dance with your thoughts versus fighting the impulses. \n\nMake a promise to yourself this week…try a 30-minute meditation and learn to observe your thinking.\nAllow yourself to unwind and enter into more clarity.\nFocus on your breath and learn to feel the rhythm of your body.\n\n  \nJoin Now \n  \nIf you already have Microsoft Teams on your computer or mobile device: Click here to join the meeting \nIf you do not have Microsoft Teams downloaded onto your computer or mobile device: Join on the web\, then enter the Meeting ID and Passcode below. \nMeeting ID: 299 382 379 670 | Passcode: McCeLN \nDownload Teams | Learn More | Meeting options
URL:https://thecenterofpeace.org/events/virtual-meditation-with-calista-2/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:EVENT CALENDAR
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ORGANIZER;CN="Serenity Care Circle":MAILTO:serenity@thecenterofpeace.org
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SUMMARY:A Course In Miracles Study Group
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Zulma González\, RScP and Cynthia Banks\, RScP\n\nCLICK TO JOIN THE STUDY GROUP  \nMeeting ID:  215 805 2506\nPasscode: LOVE
URL:https://thecenterofpeace.org/events/a-course-in-miracles-study-group/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Course In Miracles,Care Circles,EVENT CALENDAR,Study Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zulma Gonzalez%2C RScP":MAILTO:miracles@thecenterofpeace.org
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SUMMARY:The Sound of Music
DESCRIPTION:“Beyond the Four Walls” series\nAn opportunity for us to come together in fellowship\, spiritual practice\, and fun!\n——————————\nFor 65 years\, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score\, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed – it’s meant to be shared. Now\, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. \nDirected by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray)\, this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love\, resilience and the power of music. \nFeaturing beloved songs like\, “Do-Re-Mi\,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss\,” THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors – and\, by following her heart\, learns to climb every mountain. \nTHE SOUND OF MUSIC features music by Richard Rodgers\, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II\, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse\, suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the Oscar®-winning film\, which continues to be one of the most successful movie musicals of all time. \n  \nWHEN: \nThursday\, April 2\, 2026 at 7:30pm EST \n  \nLOCATION: \nAcademy of Music\n240 South Broad Street\nPhiladelphia\, PA 19102 \n  \nPARKING: \nClick HERE for DIRECTIONS and PARKING \nTICKET INFO: \nTickets will be given out on March 15 and 22\, 2026\, after Sunday Service. \nSALES: \nTicket sales begin on January 5 through February 23\, 2026. \nPRICE: \n$90 per person; all tickets are non-refundable. \n  \n——————————- \n  \nTickets are available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nThe full amount is expected at the time of purchase. \nTickets will be available for disbursement two (2) weeks prior to the event. See above for dates. \nAnnouncements will be made in advance. \n  \n——————————- \n  \nAccepted methods of payment: \n\nCASH (exact change please)\nPersonal check – NOTE: Please make checks out to: “The Center of Peace” or “TCP”\, write “EVENT NAME” in the memo\nBreeze – NOTE: Select “Beyond The Four Walls” or “BTFW”. Write the event name\, “EVENT NAME” in the comment. All fees are the responsibilities of the ticket purchaser/congregant.\n\n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS NOW!  \n  \n——————————- \n  \nFAQs \n  \nWhat date is the event? \nThursday\, April 2\, 2026 \n  \nWhat time does the event begin? \nIt begins promptly at 7:30 pm. \n  \nHow much are the tickets? \nTickets are $90 each. \n  \nWhat forms of payment are accepted? \nCash (exact change) \nPersonal Check \nBreeze \n  \nWhat if Ayenda is not available to accept payment before/after the Sunday Celebration Service? \nCalista Dorsey\, RScP will be available to accept cash payments. Please bring exact change. \n  \nWhat forms of payment are NOT accepted? \nCash app\, Zelle\, Apple Pay\, Google Pay\, Venmo \n  \nWhere is the Academy of Music located? \nThe Academy of Music is located at 240 South Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA 19102\, southwest corner of Broad & Locust Sts. It is also located next door to the Miller Theater (formerly Merriam Theater). \n  \nCan I make partial payments for the tickets or place them on hold? \nBased on the high demand for this theater production\, tickets are available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n  \nIs there parking available? \nIn addition to on-the-street parking\, there are many parking garages in the surrounding area to choose from. Please click the link above to learn more. \n  \nWhat if I am unable to attend the event? \nTickets are non-refundable. It will be the responsibility of the ticket purchaser to resell the tickets. \n  \nWhen can I get my tickets? \nTickets will be available for distribution on March 15 and 22\, 2026\, after Sunday Celebration Service.  \n  \nWhat if I lose my ticket(s)? \nPlease contact Ayenda at marketing@thecenterofpeace.org or call/text at (267) 255-5339 so\, she can request a copy(ies). It/They will be left at Will Call in the ticket purchaser’s name. \n  \nWhat if I am unavailable to receive my tickets on the day of disbursement? \nTickets that were not collected will be left at Will Call in the name of the person who purchased the ticket(s). \n  \nCan I request specific seating (e.g.\, aisle seating\, front row\, etc.)? \nYou are welcome to inquire about specific seating. However\, we cannot guarantee it. \nTickets are sold on a first-come\, first-served basis and based on keeping the number of people in their party seated together. Meaning\, if someone orders three tickets\, the priority is to keep the party of three together. \n  \nCan I purchase additional tickets later? \nIf there are available tickets to be sold\, yes. However\, there is no guarantee that seating will be together. \n  \nWhere are the seats located? \nTCP has reserved all of the full-view seating in Sections E\, in the Center Parquet Circle. \n  \nAre there any wheelchair-accessible seats available? \nThere are a few full-view\, wheelchair-accessible seats available in the sections that TCP has reserved. \nPlease contact Ayenda Lambert at (267) 255-5339 if you are interested in attending and require wheelchair access. \n  \nCONTACT: Please contact Ayenda Lambert at marketing@thecenterofpeace.org or call/text at (267) 255-5339 if you have any questions. \n  \nPLEASE NOTE: \nPlease make all inquiries by end of day on April 1\, 2026. Calls will not be accepted; emails will not be checked on the day of the performance.
URL:https://thecenterofpeace.org/events/the-sound-of-music/
LOCATION:Academy of Music\, 1420 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beyond The Four Walls,EVENT CALENDAR
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ORGANIZER;CN="TCP Marketing (Ayenda Lambert)":MAILTO:marketing@thecenterofpeace.org
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