Philip Monroe Hellmich

Philip Monroe Hellmich passed away Friday, April 1, 2022. He was born on November 3, 1961, in Greensburg, Indiana, the son of Richard and Phyllis Hellmich. Philip graduated from Greensburg Community High School (1980); DePauw University (1984) and the Florida School of Massage (1990). Philip was a force for goodness in the world. As the Director of Peace at The Shift Network, he was the chief architect of the Summer of Peace, Yoga Day Summit, and World Peace Library and was the co-lead faculty of the Peace Ambassador Training. These peace programs provide skills training, inspirational stories, and powerful solutions from the world’s top peacebuilders, social change leaders, scientists, Indigenous elders, and spiritual mentors.

Philip dedicated most of his life to global and local peacebuilding initiatives, including four years as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Sierra Leone where he lived and worked in remote villages, and14 years with Search for Common Ground. He traveled extensively to international areas of war and conflict to assist in peace-building initiatives. He assisted in the development of the Search for Common Ground Talking Drums Studio program.

Philip was a published writer, including his book God and Conflict: A Search for Peace in a Time of Crisis, and presented nationally and internationally, including at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum. He was an active member of the Self Realization Fellowship community.

Philip’s love for family, Indiana sports, gardening, and biking was ever-present. His world travels and vast friend network led to a life of abundant and rich life experiences. He embraced and lived a life that saw only goodness, love and opportunities for peace.

Philip’s family is grateful to friends and colleagues who supported Philip. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com. Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Mary’s School or the Greensburg Community Bread of Life.