An invitation to join a Peace Walk 6th June 2026

An estimated 90 armed conflicts plague our world according to warwatch.ch. Faced with these unsettling realities, people feel helpless, paralyzed, only able to survive or turn a blind eye in response. In times like these, it can help to be and to walk together. In Switzerland, there is a Trail of Peace, the Brother Klaus Trail, that runs 17 kilometres from Stans, Nidwalden to the Flueli Ranft, Obwalden. On June 6, 2026 from 14:45 – 22:00 you are invited to join us – physically or virtually – as we walk to honour our world and the peace we seek to promote and protect.

The walk is inspired by the Courage & Renewal approach, which helps us to choose, actively and intentionally, to nurture ways of being with ourselves and one another that act against the violent, oppressive forces that create personal and societal division. By walking together for peace, we embody the Courage & Renewal values of Courage, Love, Hope, Integrity and Community.  Both for those walking the path in Switzerland and for those joining online, there will be pauses to listen to short readings (third things) in English, French and German, time to reflect using some prompt questions, and then the opportunity to share in small groups (in your preferred language).  The rhythm of a Circle of Trust will thus be integrated with the rhythm of our footsteps as we walk the path of peace together.

For more information on how a Peace Walk can work online and to register for free: https://www.peacewalk.ch/

“Ultimately, we have just one moral duty: to reclaim large areas of peace in ourselves, more and more peace, and to reflect it towards others. And the more peace there is in us, the more peace there will also be in our troubled world.” — Etty Hillesum, Netherlands, 1914–1943

The Peace Walk was developed by Christina Sasaki and Thomas Walliman  (both of whom are currently in facilitator preparation with the Center for Courage & Renewal.)