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Sat May 17, 2025, sign-in 8:45 am, program 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Pacific time, Zoom

Western Washington Fellowship of Reconciliation (WWFOR) presents its 27th Annual Spring Assembly "Strengthening Our Nonviolent Movement in This Time of Chaos"

Registration form is at the bottom of this page

In the current political and societal turmoil, all of us are affected in many ways.  We may feel powerlessness, grief, or rage - or all of these in turns.  These are understandable reactions to what some have termed an administrative coup by the Trump Administration.  Yet we may also feel hope and community as we resist injustice and cruelty. Together, let us consider what kind of nonviolent actions are most effective when our democratic norms and processes are being trampled.

Everyone is welcome to join us for a Zoom conference with speakers, youth presentations, discussion. groups, and music.

Keynote Speaker Stephen Zunes

This year's Spring Assembly Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Stephen Zunes, speaking on Authoritarianism and Resistance: What the World Can Teach Us. Stephen is a Professor of Politics and Global Studies at the University of San Francisco, where he serves as coordinator of Middle Eastern Studies and the incoming director of USFs Institute for Nonviolence and Social Justice. He is a renowned scholar specializing in U.S. foreign policy, pro-democracy struggles, and strategic nonviolent action.

Some of Stephens recent attention has been to what he has called the slow moving coup in the United States, and on resisting authoritarianism. You can learn more about Stephens work at his website, https://stephenzunes.org/. We encourage you to join us for what is bound to be a stimulating and rich learning experience.

Youth Activists

We will also be joined by seven 2024-2025 Mike Yarrow Peace Fellows. This program is for youth activists aged 14 through 23 who get training in nonviolence and mentorship on their individual activist projects. The 2024-2025 cohort started last summer. WWFOR is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 cohort through June 1. Anyone considering applying for the program is welcome to attend the Spring Assembly to get a taste of the variety of projects. See our MYPF webpage at https://wwfor.org/mike-yarrow-peace-fellowship-4/

Our youth activist presenters (pictured at left, top to bottom) are Oona, Naman, Sai (Moukthika), Kayla, Zachary, Rowan, Brianna.

More info

https://wwfor.org/spring-assembly-2025/

Admission levels $20, $15, $10, $5, or Free. There are some expenses for this event, so please pay what you are able. Extra donations are welcome at any level.

NOTE:  Alternate ways to register! You can register by phone 206-789-5565, email wwfor@wwfor.org, or postal mail WWFOR, 225 N 70th St, Seattle WA 98103. We just need name, email (if available)l, and phone number for each registrant.  We will provide Zoom connection information.

Checks can be made to WWFOR with Spring Assembly on the memo line, send to address above.

Scroll on down for the registration form!

Schedule (subject to changes)

8:45 Participants enter Zoom space:
9:00: Welcome, Tech Info, Land Acknowledgement, Intro Keynote Speaker
9:15: Keynote Address
9:50: Q & A begins
10:20: Discussion Groups
10:55 Break
11:00 Music:
11:05: Panel: MYPF
11:50: Music
12:00 End of Spring Assembly
12:00: Optional Informal Discussion begins
12:45: Informal Discussion ends

Info 206-789-5565 or wwfor@wwfor.org