The Center for Peace and Restoration is a place to gather for
Spiritual formation, community connection, and personal well-being.
Purpose
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As a project of the Coalition for Peace and Restoration (CP&R), The Center serves as a gathering place to facilitate events and interactions focused on leadership development, individual and community faith formation, and resources for mental and emotional regulation.
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These will be accomplished through activities such as:
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Regular (monthly) city-wide gatherings for fellowship, teaching, and worship
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Periodic regional urban retreats
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Special events such as film screenings and performing arts
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One-on-One Spiritual Direction (subsidized)
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One-on-One Counseling and Therapy (subsidized)
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Other weekly or periodic formation opportunities
Location
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The Center will be centrally located on the second floor of the Recovery Cafe (701 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46225). This is a newly remodeled space designated for non-profit organizations that share a common mission with our fiscal sponsor, We Bloom and the Recovery Cafe. The space will include an office for therapy and spiritual direction, as well as a separate area for small group gatherings and creative projects. There is also space available for larger gatherings and training.​​
Staff
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Rev. Laura Beth Buchleiter, in her role as co-creator for CP&R, will also serve as the event planner, teacher, and Spiritual Director for The Center. Therapists will be contracted to offer subsidized services in the space on a rotating schedule.
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The Center will also rely on volunteers for leadership at periodic worship services, promotion, and event management.
Funding
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Funding and in-kind resources will be through grants, the support of local congregations, and individual donors.​
