Save the Date – Holiday Toast2Peace! (Dec 18 5-7p)
Holiday Toast2Peace – hosted by World of Beer Rockville with Dogfish Head – in support of the Mattie Stepanek Peace Foundation – Thursday, December 18 (5-7p)
Global Zoom – Toast2Peace – Dec 30 (7p ET)
End-of-year Zoom global Toast2Peace with Mattie’s Foundation – connect with purpose, chat about resolutions (12/30 7-8p ET).
The Happiness Project: November Was All About Gratitude
A West coast elementary school class focuses on “happiness” – including a podcast interview on “gratitude” with Mama Peace.
Mattie’s “A Heartsong Blessing”
“A Heartsong Blessing” – lyrics by Mattie J.T. Stepanek & music by Joseph Martin – was the closing song for the pre-Thanksgiving service at Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church in Maryland.
November e-Peace Update – GRATITUDE & COMPASSION
Our November e-Peace Update reflects on Gratitude: A Gift that Nurtures Compassion – with links to Mattie’s poetry, Mama Peace’s posts, and upcoming Toast2Peace events
Gratitude – A Gift that Brings Happiness
Fourth graders in Mrs. Ryan Brazil’s class interview Mama Peace about “gratitude” – for their “Little Minds, Big Talks” podcast.
Gratitude – A Gift of Trust
Read or listen to Mattie’s “On Being Thankful” poem – penned at age 5 – a simple expression of appreciation and trust.
Gratitude – A Gift that Strengthens
Reflections on gratitude from Mama Peace…
Bethlehem House International Invites Dr. Jeni Stepanek to Speak About Mattie’s Spirituality
Dr. Jeni Stepanek shares Maattie’s spiritual life and legacy at an event hosted by Bethlehem House at the The Catholic University of America.
Flowing Thoughtfulness: Mattie’s Message for World Kindness Day
Flowing Thoughtfulness – a poem written by Mattie’s when he was 9-years-old that is a lovely message for World Kindness Day.