The Ashland Culture of Peace Commission (ACPC), in collaboration with Southern Oregon University (SOU), will host a powerful community event in celebration of the United Nations International Day of Peace and ACPC’s 10th anniversary of visionary peace leadership.
The event takes place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM PDT, at the World Peace Flame at the Thalden Pavilion, Sustainability Center, Southern Oregon University. All are welcome—families, students, global peace builders, and neighbors from all walks of life.
The program will feature SOU President Rick Bailey as keynote speaker, with additional reflections from ACPC leaders and uplifting music by the beloved Ashland Peace Choir. This special gathering also highlights the world’s only solar-powered World Peace Flame, a living symbol of unity, hope, and environmental stewardship.
Founded in 2015, the Ashland Culture of Peace Commission has become a beacon for both local and global peace building. Through education, dialogue, public events, and artistic expression, ACPC has inspired thousands to integrate peace into daily life and community culture.
About the Ashland Culture of Peace Commission (ACPC):
ACPC serves as an ambassador for the global Culture of Peace movement. It empowers individuals and communities to embody peace in action, offering programs, dialogue, and thought leadership that foster transformation from the inside out. ACPC is the proud steward of the World Peace Flame monument in Ashland.