Peace Islands Thanksgiving Programs 2025

Peace Islands Institute’s Thanksgiving Programs brought together diverse communities across New Jersey to celebrate gratitude, dialogue, and shared responsibility. Through interfaith Thanksgiving gatherings, community dinners, and food drives, PII created

PII Launches Its 2025–2026 Youth Peace Network Program

October 30th, 2025 Peace Islands Institute officially opened the new program year of the Youth Peace Network (YPN) on Thursday, October 30th, with its first training session, “Becoming a Peace

Conference on Fethullah Gülen’s Thought and Practice

Conference on Fethullah Gülen’s Thought & Practice Explores Education, Dialogue & Identity at Drew University From October 3–5, 2025, Respect Graduate School & Peace Islands Institute hosted an international conference
Peace Islands Institute Hosts the 6th Annual Peace Festival

Peace Islands Institute Hosts the 6th Annual Peace Festival

Peace Islands Institute proudly hosted the 6th Annual Peace Festival at Milton A. Votee Park, bringing together hundreds of community members, families, and leaders for a day filled with performances,

Short Hills Church Iftar Dinner

March 13, 2024 It was truly an honor to come together for such a meaningful evening! We thank our gracious hosts for accepting our invitation and providing this wonderful opportunity
Mother’s Day Picnic

Mother’s Day Picnic

May 11, 2025 We had a beautiful time celebrating Mother’s Day with a joyful picnic surrounded by nature, laughter, and heartfelt connection. Mothers, children, and friends gathered for a day
Montville UMC Strawberry Festival Event

Montville UMC Strawberry Festival Event

June 13, 2025 Following our earlier friendship gathering with the Montville Reformed Church, we were delighted to be invited to the annual Strawberry Festival hosted by Montville United Methodist Church.