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Pebbles of Peace Outweighing

Boulders of Violence

2009-2010 Pebbles of Peace: Reconciliation

Read a summary and see pictures of the Pebbles Youth Forum held on November 22, 2009.

Read a summary and see pictures of the Celebration of Leadership held in April 2010.

Read an article about Pebbles 2009 by Steve Jagler from Milwaukee Biz Blog.

Read about the Teen Leaders' Pebbles Project.

2008-2009 Pebbles of Peace: Media

Read a summary and see pictures of the Celebration of Leadership held on May 3, 2009.

Read a summary and see pictures of the Pebbles Youth Forum on November 18, 2008.

Read an orignal rap composed at this Pebbles Youth Forum.

Read an article by Steve Jagler from Milwaukee Biz Blog.

Pebbles of Peace (formerly Solidarity in Service) is a partnership between a group of social outreach agencies and a group of interfaith congregations in Milwaukee who believe in peacemaking. Together, we empower high school youth to design and implement projects that address the issues related to violence.

Our guiding image is a balance scale, developed by Jim McGinnis of the Institute for Peace and Justice.

Boulders of Violence are so overwhelming. Gangs. Drive-by shootings. Bullying. Rape. Murder. How can one peaceful pebble make a difference? By organizing with others and uniting our efforts! Pebbles of peace can and do outweigh boulders of violence.

Each year, we start off with an Autumn youth forum that gathers high school students from different churches, schools and organizations and gives them an opportunity to learn about violence issues and talk about possible solutions. Then each group designs a project to address violence in some way. Then we re-gather for a springtime celebration at the House of Peace, with display boards and pictures that tell the story of what everyone did and how we learned. This event is open to the public.

Read the insights of the House of Peace Teen Leaders regarding Pebbles of Peace.

2007-2008 Pebbles of Peace Program

See pictures and information about the November 2007 Pebbles of Peace Youth Forum, "Building Community in a Segregated City: Are We Asking the Right Questions?"

See pictures and information about the April 2008 Pebbles of Peace Reunion!

Click here for Ted Perry's comments on the Pebbles of Peace Youth Forum.

2006-2007 Pebbles of Peace Program

Pictures and information about the 2006 Pebbles of Peace Youth Forum!!

Read comments from the 2006 Pebbles Youth Forum!

View Pictures from the November 14, 2006 Pebbles of Peace youth forum on the Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph website!

Read the Journal Sentinel article written about Pebbles of Peace!

We are making headlines in Milwaukee!! View Fox 6 media coverage of news clips of the November 14, 2006 Pebbles of Peace Youth Forum and its reunion on April 28, 2007!

April Reunion and Open House

The April 28, 2007 Pebbles of Peace Reunion and Open House was a great success!!

View Pictures from the April 28, 2007 Pebbles of Peace Reunion and House of Peace open house.

Read what teens had to say about Pebbles this year!

2005-2006 Pebbles of Peace Program

Pictures and information about the 2005-2006 "Pebbles of Peace" program.

Read the insights of the House of Peace Teen Leaders regarding Racism.

"Racism and Leaders of Justice," as described by students of St. Joan Antida High School.

Read reflections about racism from Thomas More High School students.

Read reflections about racism from Messmer High School students.

2003-2004 Pebbles of Peace Program

Pictures and information about our first "Pebbles of Peace" event (called, "Solidarity in Service" at the time).

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A collaborative ministry of The Leadership Center of Cardinal Stritch University and the House of Peace