Folk singer and songwriter Joanie Calem creates music for all ages, including You Are Welcome Here, about the beauty of everyone.
Songs to Share — Together for Palestine
Lullaby, adapted from the Palestinian folk song “Yamma Mweel El Hawa”, features English verses by Peter Gabriel about resilience and home.
Poetry for Us — January 2026
Resolution Blessing By Mattie Stepanek From Reflections of a Peacemaker (2005): Let our breath be gentle wind
Book Recommendation — January 2026
No More Chairs by Dan Gill illustrated by Susan Gal. In this true story, a young boy learns achildhood experience can resonate for a lifetime.
Days of the Month — January 2026
January 2026 days include World Braille Day, MLK Jr Day, a day for Sadako Saski, a Hiroshima victim, as well as holocaust victims.
Quote of the Month — January 2026
If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.
Action Alert — December 2025
Fund Head Start and CCDBG The First Five Years Fund tells us this: Congress is back in session, and lawmakers have until January 30th to pass legislation to fund the government through 2026. The stakes are high for families with young children. Federal programs like Head Start and the Child […]
Dear Olive Branch, December 2025
A P.E.A.C.E. Perspective on Practical Problems Olive Branch Theme: Peaceful Pathways Peaceful Pathways When I think of Peaceful Pathways, the image of a winding path through woods and meadows comes to my mind. I can remember the feeling of the warm sun on my back, the smells of wildflowers and […]