BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Interfaith Round Table of Washtenaw County - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Interfaith Round Table of Washtenaw County X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://irtwc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Interfaith Round Table of Washtenaw County REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230910T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230910T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20230726T222618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T222746Z UID:4831-1694358000-1694363400@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Conversation Across the Divide DESCRIPTION:ZOOM \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-across-the-divide-tickets-686114917187?aff=oddtdtcreator \nAn interactive Workshop on: \n“Conversation Across the Divide” \nOur guest facilitators will offer a workshop on the divisions harming our families\, workplaces\, communities\, and the country at large through storytelling\, social analysis\, and skills sharing that will allow participants to practice. This is a crucial topic as we head to the election year and see more religious\, racial\, and political divisions. There are no easy answers to quick fixes\, but together we can explore ways to communicate during these tumultuous times. \nSuggested Donation: $20\, $30\, other. https://irtwc.org/donate\nThis event is free to the public. Donations are very much appreciated to support this event and the work of the Interfaith Round Table. \nMeet our Facilitaors: \nKim Redigan is a nonviolence trainer and peace educator with Meta Peace Team. She has served on several MPT domestic peace teams and international teams in the West Bank\, Egypt\, and Mexico. She is on the state council of Pax Christi Michigan\, the state coordinating committee of the Michigan Poor People’s Campaign\, and represents the Michigan Coalition for Human Rights on the People’s Water Board Coalition. \nMary L. Hanna has been the Operations Manager for Meta Peace Team (MPT) since 2005. She has served on International (Palestine/Israel\, U.S./Mexico Border) and Domestic peace teams. She also serves as the State Coordinator for Pax Christi\, Michigan. \nMary is committed to compassionate\, assertive nonviolence\, social justice\, and creative\npeacemaking. Her broad experience allows her to connect with people from all walks of life\,\nencouraging others to consider nonviolence as a way of life by appealing to the heart\, the head\,\nand the universal spirit that connects us all. URL:https://irtwc.org/event/conversation-across-the-divide/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230906T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20230815T230031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T230031Z UID:4865-1694026800-1694030400@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Faith Stories DESCRIPTION:ZOOM\nRegister here: https://bit.ly/faith-stories-irt \nIRT wants to uplift diverse faith voices and perspectives through the “Faith Stories” new initiative. These Faith stories will allow us to connect\, build relationships of mutual trust\, and advance interfaith understanding in the public sphere. Come\, listen\, talk\, and explore the stories of diverse faith community members of all religious backgrounds.  \nJoin us as we delve deep into the faith story of Paul Harrison (Baha’i Faith) and how his Baha’i faith traditions and practices shaped his perspectives and journey in life. \n\nGuest:  \n\nPaul Harrisonis a retired electrician. Although he grew up in a Baha’i family\, he drifted away in his teens. He re-discovered his faith in his 30’s and has been very active for the last few decades. \nPaul is a husband and a father. He and his wife Susan have two children\, a 27-year-old son and a 21-year-old daughter. Paul is also a musician. He offers guitar lessons\, plays in bands\, and composes music\, mostly setting the Baha’i writings to music. Lastly\, Paul is a member of the 12-step community. He has been clean & sober for 36 years. URL:https://irtwc.org/event/faith-stories/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230620T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230620T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20230515T172414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T171315Z UID:4674-1687261500-1687266000@irtwc.org SUMMARY:June Day Forum DESCRIPTION:Day Forum: COURAGEOUS CONVERSATION \nWalk-ins Welcome!\nOr Register https://bit.ly/roundtable-dayforum \nJune 20 @ 11:45 AM-1:00 PM\nVenue: Journey of Faith Christian Church\n1900 Manchester Rd.\, Ann Arbor\nJoin us for the Day Forum series and be part of the courageous conversations and challenging questions about race and faith in productive engagement toward change.\nFacilitator: Rev. Diane Smith\nRev. Diane Smith is Director of Ministry Engagement at Angela Hospice in Livonia\, MI. In that capacity Rev. Smith convenes the ethics committee\, is Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Champion\, and is director of the Faith Empowerment Project\, which provides end of life care education and resources to caregivers in underserved communities caring for loved ones who are terminally ill. An ordained minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and a Board Certified Chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains\, Rev. Smith is a member of Journey of Faith Christian Church (DOC) in Ann Arbor. \n  URL:https://irtwc.org/event/june-day-forum-2/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230611T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230611T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20230515T160213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T212811Z UID:4650-1686495600-1686504600@irtwc.org SUMMARY:The Migrant and Refugee Crisis DESCRIPTION:Panelists:\nEmmeline Weinert (Co-founder & President of Washtenaw Refugee Welcome)\nDaniel R. Soza III (Capacity Builder for Samaritas Refugee Youth Services)\nRyan Fahey (Domestic Programs Manager\, Mercy USA)\nRyan Hunter (Community Impact Coordinator) \nJoin us for a panel and community conversation on Sunday\, Jun 11. Panelists would share who immigrants are\, why they come to the U.S.\, what are their current needs during this antagonistic climate towards immigrants\, how faith communities are responding to this need\, and what our shared responsibility is to address the issue. \nSocial Hour: 4:30-5:30 PM \nAfter the discussion\, attendees will have a social hour to strengthen community relationships. Please bring a dish (preferably vegetarian) or snack to share if you can. IRT will provide some refreshments. \nRegister here: https://bit.ly/refugeestalk \n  URL:https://irtwc.org/event/the-migrant-and-refugee-crisis/ LOCATION:Zion Lutheran Church\, 1501 W. Liberty Street\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230521T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230521T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20230315T213857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T181835Z UID:4502-1684688400-1684695600@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Interfaith Roundtable Fundraising Gala DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the Interfaith Round Table Fundraiser on May 21 from 5-7 PM\, featuring great speakers\, entertainment\, and a delicious vegetarian dinner. Your presence and support would help us to continue our work. This event is a can’t miss! \nBuy your tickets. We hope to see you there! \nRegister\n\n\n \n Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Number of tickets(Required)Please select how you would like to make a payment:(Required)Select payment methodWebsiteCheckZelleHow did you hear about this event?FriendFacebookInstagramWhatsAppIRT newsletterOtherOther\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\nTickets:\n\nIndividual: $25\nCouple: $40\nTable (8): $175 (total tables 25)\n\nMake a Payment One of the Following Ways:\n\nWebsite: please write “May 21 Gala Tickets” in the note.\nZelle: Please enter this email (interfaithwashtenaw@gmail.com) while buying tickets. Please write “May 21 Gala Tickets” in the note section.\nSend a check to:\n\nInterfaith Round Table of Washtenaw County\,\nP.O. Box 3653\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48106\n(Please write “May 21 Gala Tickets” in the note section) \n  \n\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\nInterfaith Round Table invites you to be a Co-Sponsor of its fundraising gala scheduled on May 21. See the Sponsorship Flyer and the PDF FORM below. Please email us at interfaithwashtenaw@gmail.com or irt.wc.mi@gmail.com \n\nSponsorship FORM\n\n \n\nMEET OUR SPEAKERS:\nLa’Ron Williams conducts workshops – with schools\, business organizations\, and non-profits – on the fundamentals of creating inclusive communities across a number of lines of diversity. His workshops are always informative\, entertaining\, and filled with opportunities for personal growth and organizational development. LaRon is also a nationally acclaimed\, award winning storyteller who\, for more than thirty-five years\, has toured extensively presenting highly participatory\, music-spiced programs composed of a dynamic blend of original and traditional tales. He is known for his pronounced commitment to justice and peacemaking – a commitment made concrete through his involvement with the Racial and Economic Justice Caucus of the Ann Arbor (Michigan) based Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice\, and via his work with Washtenaw Faces Race\, an all-volunteer\, inter-racial\, interdisciplinary group that consciously and consistently works to dismantle racial hierarchy and promote racial equity in local institutions within Washtenaw County. \nDr. Mandy Grewal is a member of the Sikh faith and supervisor of Pittsfield Charter Township. A 25+ year resident of Pittsfield Township\, she is privileged to give back to her community by way of instituting and implementing a master plan vision that is committed to celebrating the community by promoting agricultural and open space preservation\, public gathering spaces\, multi-modal transportation\, historical and cultural diversity\, infill and mixed-use development. \nShe is very involved in the Ann Arbor area community and was recognized as “Volunteer of the Year” by Ann Arbor SPARK in the spring of 2018 for her commitment to community work. Supervisor Grewal was also awarded” Outstanding Community Leader” by the Michigan Chapter of the American Planning Association in the fall of 2018. She has also served as a Commissioner on the Michigan Women’s Commission. She is a Board Director for Ann Arbor SPARK\, where she also co-chairs the Public Sector Committee. \nDuring this time\, Pittsfield has received numerous awards and recognitions for its work around sustainability\, preservation\, infill development\, and outstanding fiscal management\, which includes the receipt of $50 million in grant funding. \nTasneem Sultan\, a Community Organizer and Peace Advocate\, has been involved with various ethnic\, religious\, cultural\, and advocacy groups across the U.S. for many years. Her faith and values motivate her commitment to justice\, equality\, and service to humanity. \nShe co-founded a NJ-based nonprofit\, La Convivencia\, devoted to the ideals of coexistence and dialogue. She also established a youth online advocacy platform\, Connecting With Humanity\, where she engaged youth by developing online social justice campaigns and advocacy work and provided community service opportunities. Currently\, she is the director at Interfaith Round Table of Washtenaw County in Ann Arbor and a Social Media Content Creator at Meta Peace Team\, Detroit. She also serves in the Parent & Family Intercultural Advisory Council at the University of Maryland and is a board member of the Jewish Voice for Peace-Detroit chapter. \nTasneem was awarded the “Women of Achievement Award” by the Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women and was also recognized in New Jersey’s 2019 State Governor’s Jefferson Honorees for Justice award. Her goal in life is to inspire change that matters and mobilize as many people as possible to speak in the name of justice\, peace\, and human dignity. URL:https://irtwc.org/event/interfaith-roundtable-fundraising-gala/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230516T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230516T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20230405T201236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T201236Z UID:4581-1684237500-1684242000@irtwc.org SUMMARY:May 16 Day Forum DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Tasneem Sultan \nThe Interfaith Round Table invites you to its monthly Community Conversation series\, “Day Forum”. During the lunch hour\, we will explore vital topics and questions together that are important to you! We invite you to this meaningful conversation. Please join us\, you can register at the link below. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcu2upj0sGd0BMiosiIUwe0907IUPyCDA URL:https://irtwc.org/event/may-16-day-forum/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230508T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230508T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20230405T201849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T192929Z UID:4584-1683572400-1683577800@irtwc.org SUMMARY:May 8: Interfaith Nonviolent Actions that Work for Justice and Peace! DESCRIPTION:Interfaith Round Table\, Ann Arbor Quaker Meeting\, and AVP-Michigan\nWelcome Friends Peace Team \nInterfaith Nonviolent Actions that Work for Justice and Peace! \nMonday\, May 8\, 2023\n7:00 – 8:30 pm\nZion Lutheran Church\n1501 W Liberty St\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48103 \nRegister: https://bit.ly/Interfaith-Actions. Walk-ins Welcome! \n \nThis Friends Peace Team will lead us in an interactive event on Interfaith Nonviolent Actions that Works and share interfaith practices that have strengthened their work. They work with children\, parents\, teachers\, and communities recovering from war\, colonization\, and violence in Indonesia and the Philippines\, and support other peace and justice workers around the world. These Quaker\, Catholic\, Muslim\, and Mennonite Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) facilitators walk the talk: \n\nPetrus\, Indonesia\, working on interfaith collaboration\, reduction of religious violence\, welcoming teens and young adults to intern at a permaculture site for peace and justice training.\nRuwaidah (Ida)\, Indonesia\, working on interfaith and intercultural collaboration for the reduction of religious violence.\nNanik\, Indonesia\, running a full inclusion\, just\, peaceful\, regenerative preschool integrating AVP and permaculture.\nAlma (Kins) Aparece\, Philippines\, an environmental and human rights attorney supporting emerging leadership in people’s movements for peace and justice and communities in war such as Burma and W Papua.\nNadine Hoover\, USA\, author of Creating Cultures of Peace and Walking in the World as a Friend\, and editor of The Power of Goodness (CourageousGifts.com).\n\n  \nPublic health notice: Please wash your hands frequently. Masks are optional for this event. \nFriendsPeaceTeams.org/AWP • AVPMichigan.org • www.Irtwc.org URL:https://irtwc.org/event/may-8-interfaith-nonviolent-actions-that-work-for-justice-and-peace/ LOCATION:Zion Lutheran Church\, 1501 W. Liberty Street\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230418T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230418T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20230405T200429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T200612Z UID:4575-1681818300-1681822800@irtwc.org SUMMARY:April Day Forum DESCRIPTION:Topic: Courageous Conversations Facilitator: Rev. Diane Smith \nThe Interfaith Round Table invites you to its monthly Community Conversation series\, “Day Forum.” During the lunch hour\, we will explore turning difficult conversations about race and faith into productive engagement toward change. This session will be the first in a series of opportunities for “courageous conversations.” We invite you to this meaningful conversation. \nWalk-ins Welcome Or Register: https://bit.ly/day-forum-conversation URL:https://irtwc.org/event/april-day-forum/ LOCATION:1900 Manchester Rd.\, Ann Arbor 48104\, 1900 Manchester Rd.\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230321T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230321T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20221219T065251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T130437Z UID:4247-1679399100-1679403600@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Day Forum DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Round Table invites you to its community conversation series\, Day Forum. During the lunch hour\, we will explore vital topics and questions together that are important to you! We invite you to this meaningful conversation. If you’d like to join us\, you can register at the link below:\nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlce2tpzIiHNcsuKZIzXi0gyf1Ec2KwnDi URL:https://irtwc.org/event/day-forum-5/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230208 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20230130T220500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T185815Z UID:4345-1675209600-1675814399@irtwc.org SUMMARY:World Interfaith Harmony Week Challenge! DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Round Table is organizing its 1st Annual World Interfaith Harmony Week in observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week from February 1st to February 7th. A week-long educational social media (Facebook\, Instagram) campaign aimed to spread awareness and a deeper understanding of diverse religious traditions. Each day the campaign will highlight one particular faith tradition. This campaign will provide a great opportunity to learn about various faith traditions\, build meaningful relationships\, and create social harmony and unity. \nInterfaith Round Table invites community members to send their picture\, or a short video clip about one of their faith traditions\, or any stereotype. The photo will be posted on the IRT social media handles. Join us and be part of the movement! \nFor more about World Interfaith Harmony\, Click Here. \nPlease email the photo/clip @ interfaithwashtenaw@gmail.com \nOr DM IRT’s Facebook  or Instagram \n\n(2 flyers attached- I-WIHW Challenge II– WIHW) \nSAVE THE DATE: \nSunday\, May 21 @ 5:00-7:00 pm\nChinmaya Mission\, 4760 Packard St. Ann Arbor URL:https://irtwc.org/event/world-interfaith-harmony-week-challenge/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230116T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20221209T222407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T222513Z UID:4218-1673895600-1673901000@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Dr. King and the Legacy of Non-Violent Direct Action DESCRIPTION:Dr. King and the Legacy of Non-Violent Direct Action\nJanuary 16 at 7-8:30 pm EST \nRegister here:  https://bit.ly/irt-mlk \nInterfaith Round Table and First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor Present\, “Dr. King and the Legacy of Non-Violent Direct Action.” Join us for a panel and community discussion on how we might draw on Dr. King’s legacy of non-violent action in service to social justice and building a Beloved Community. URL:https://irtwc.org/event/dr-king-and-the-legacy-of-non-violent-direct-action/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221211T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221211T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20220906T192727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T145958Z UID:4010-1670770800-1670776200@irtwc.org SUMMARY:The Story of Hope and Faith DESCRIPTION:Story of Prophet Abraham (pbuh) in Monotheistic Faiths\nThe Story of Hope and Faith\nDecember 11 at 3-4:30 pm EST \nRegister here:  https://bit.ly/faith-hope \nProphet Abraham (pbuh) is considered the father of monotheistic religions and usually a common ground” between Islam\, Christianity\, and Judaism. But at the same time\, it also narrates a different story in each faith tradition. What are the similarities and differences? What lessons can we learn\, and how in today’s America\, Prophet Abraham’s story gives us hope to build bridges and care for a shared humanity? \nJoin us for a panel and community discussion to explore the story of Abraham in monotheistic faith traditions and how we can learn to build bridges of friendship among each other. URL:https://irtwc.org/event/the-story-of-hope-and-faith/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221113T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221113T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20220906T192623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T144155Z UID:4006-1668355200-1668362400@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Interwoven…Building Community Connection DESCRIPTION:Register at: https://bit.ly/IRT-celebration \nInterfaith Round Table presents its “Annual Interfaith Fall Celebration.” This year’s theme\, “Interwoven…Building Community Connection\,” features inspiring speakers from various faith congregations\, a community-building activity\, and music. \nKeynote speakers are Brent B. Ward\, Maum Gloria Cox\, and Humza Irfan. Asha Vadlamudi from the Baha’is of Ann Arbor will read the Baha’i unity prayer. Spiritual musical performances include Mary & the Huz Band and Kath Weider & the Spirit Singing Band.\nAttendees are encouraged to bring some non-perishable items to donate to Food Gatherers. \nCome and join the celebrations. Walk-ins are welcome. \n  \n \n \n  URL:https://irtwc.org/event/save-the-date-annual-irt-celebrations/ LOCATION:Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints\, 1385 Green Road\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48105\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221018T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221018T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20220906T192017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T122724Z UID:4001-1666093500-1666098000@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Day Forum: How to be an Ally? DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Round Table invites you to a community discussion about how to be an Ally.\n How can we advance a culture of inclusion for all? What do our faith traditions teach us about allyship? How can we be a better ally by devoting our time to lifting others?\n  \nPlease bring a quote\, or share a personal experience. We will share these\, listen\, and build mutual appreciation and allyship.\nJoin us for an open discussion. All are welcome to attend. Please register at the link below:\n\nhttps://bit.ly/Be-Ally URL:https://irtwc.org/event/day-forum-how-to-be-an-ally/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://irtwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Oct.-18_DayForum.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20220906T191755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T122733Z UID:3996-1663513200-1663518600@irtwc.org SUMMARY:International Day of Peace DESCRIPTION:International Day of Peace: SEPTEMBER 18\, 3:00- 4:30 pm EST (Zoom) \nGuest Speaker: Peter Dougherty \nTheme: Active\, courageous nonviolence is the only way to end racism and build peace\nNonviolence is first of all the force within us that develops through hard work. It is an inner transformation from fear\, trauma\, and violence\, to wholeness – loving relationships with all people and all things\, that force is needed to build movements with strategies and tactics to confront and end racism\nInternational Day of Peace is observed around the world each year on September 21 and was established in 1981 by Resolution 36/37. The United Nations General Assembly declared this day “as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace\, both within and among all nations’ peoples.” The theme for this year’s International Day of Peace is “End racism.Build peace” \nMeet the Speaker: Peter Dougherty is a founder and a Core Member of Meta Peace Team (MPT). He is a Catholic priest of the diocese of Lansing\, MI. Peter has been involved in full-time peacemaking for over 40 years. He co-founded many nonviolent action organizations for social change and has been arrested and jailed many times for nonviolent civil resistance actions\, most often to end the madness of nuclear weapons and war. Since the founding of Meta Peace Team in 1993\, He continues to be an MPT speaker\, nonviolence trainer\, and organizer of Domestic and International peace teams providing unarmed civilian protection/protective accompaniment. He has been on peace teams in Bosnia\, Palestine (Gaza and the West Bank)\, Iraq\, Croatia\, Haiti\, Chiapas México\, and the U.S.\nAll are welcome to attend. Please register at the link below: \nhttps://bit.ly/endracism-buildpeace URL:https://irtwc.org/event/international-day-of-peace/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://irtwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Sept.18_Peace-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220821T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220821T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20220728T182900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T183253Z UID:3912-1661094000-1661099400@irtwc.org SUMMARY:The Intersection of Justice and Faith: What do the diverse religions say about justice? DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the intersection of justice and faith in a few religions. How do we define “justice” in our faith\, and “how will it determine our work to achieve it”? \nSpeakers\n• Rabbi Dr. Maggid Chava Bahle<\n• Rev. Keith Koebel\n• Dr. Zahid H. Bukhari \nRead speakers bios and Register here: https://bit.ly/justice-and-faith URL:https://irtwc.org/event/the-intersection-of-justice-and-faith-what-do-the-diverse-religions-say-about-justice/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220807T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220807T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20220728T182703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T182703Z UID:3907-1659884400-1659889800@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Gun Violence in America DESCRIPTION:What is the role of the faith communities in addressing gun violence? What factors have contributed to the rise in gun violence in the U.S. over the past years? What are faith communities and interfaith alliances doing\, and what can be done to prevent gun violence? Join us for a Zoom conversation for this guided discussion. \nSpeakers\n• Vicki Schroede: Lead Advisor – Gun Safety and Lead Organizer\, Episcopalians for Social Justice. Interfaith Action of SW MI\n• Sheikh Abdullah Al-Mahmudi Imam/Resident Scholar- Muslim Community of Ann Arbor –\n• Pastor Melody Geddis McFadden- Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action \nRead speakers bios and Register here:  https://bit.ly/gun-violence-in-america URL:https://irtwc.org/event/gun-violence-in-america/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220719T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220719T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20220120T172444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T172444Z UID:3564-1658231100-1658235600@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Day Forum: Who Taught You that You Are Loved? DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Round Table of Washtenaw County invites you to an interspiritual discussion around this reflective question: “Who taught you that you are loved?” Which individuals and communities mirrored your worth and dignity to you? How did they convey that you were loveable\, worth loving\, and a person who is capable of expressing love? Together\, during the lunch hour\, we will share stories about these important sources of identity and care. \nWe invite you to this meaningful conversation. If you’d like to join us\, you can register at the link below:\nDay Forum: Who Taught You that You Are Loved? URL:https://irtwc.org/event/day-forum-who-taught-you-that-you-are-loved/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220621T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220621T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20220120T172054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T172239Z UID:3562-1655811900-1655816400@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Day Forum: Beloved\, Sacred Texts — Sharing and Listening DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Round Table of Washtenaw County invites you to an interspiritual time of sharing over sacred texts. Each person is invited to bring a sacred text from their congregation\, community\, or personal life. We will share these with one another\, listen\, and build mutual appreciation. How might we learn from ancient wisdom and modern reflections? And how can we find distinctive themes and shared values? \nWe invite you to this meaningful conversation. If you’d like to join us\, you can register at the link below:\nDay Forum: Beloved\, Sacred Texts — Sharing and Listening URL:https://irtwc.org/event/day-forum-beloved-sacred-texts-sharing-and-listening/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220517T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220517T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20220120T171822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T171822Z UID:3560-1652787900-1652792400@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Day Forum: Discussing Modern Psalms DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Round Table of Washtenaw County invites you to an interspiritual discussion of modern psalms with Dwight L. Wilson\, Board Chair of IRT. Among his other writings\, Dwight is the author of Modern Psalms in Search of Peace and Justice and Modern Psalms of Solace and Resistance. How can poetry and reflective writings bring us into closer relationship and alignment with the sacred? \nWe invite you to this meaningful conversation. If you’d like to join us\, you can register at the link below:\nDay Forum: Discussing Modern Psalms URL:https://irtwc.org/event/day-forum-discussing-modern-psalms/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220419T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220419T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20220120T170151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T171619Z UID:3558-1650368700-1650373200@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Day Forum: From 'Place to Purpose' — Environmentalism and Climate Justice DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Round Table invites you to an interspiritual dialogue concerning environmentalism and climate justice. As we near the celebration of Earth Day\, how do your spiritual traditions honor the concept of sacred place\, and how does that impact your work toward climate care? Which places in our world or in your upbringing provide you with a larger sense of purpose\, and how is that informing your work in caring for the earth? \nWe invite you to this meaningful conversation. If you’d like to join us\, you can register at the link below:\nDay Forum: From ‘Place to Purpose’ — Environmentalism and Climate Justice URL:https://irtwc.org/event/day-forum-from-place-to-purpose-environmentalism-and-climate-justice/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220315T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220315T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20220120T165920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T165920Z UID:3556-1647344700-1647349200@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Day Forum: Caring for Community Trauma DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Round Table invites you to an interspiritual dialogue concerning community care in times of collective trauma. We are entering our third year of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the midst of this time\, all lives have been disrupted and some have been unended. How do we care for grief and loss on a massive scale? And how do we provide trauma-informed care during this pandemic alongside experiences of racism\, violence\, climate crisis disasters\, and more? During this time\, we will explore such questions and consider the ways we’ve received care ourselves. \nWe invite you to this meaningful conversation. If you’d like to join us\, you can register at the link below:\nDay Forum: Caring for Community Trauma URL:https://irtwc.org/event/day-forum-caring-for-community-trauma/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220215T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220215T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20220120T165448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T165448Z UID:3552-1644925500-1644930000@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Day Forum: Considering the Place of Prayer in the Modern World DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Round Table of Washtenaw County invites you to an interspiritual dialogue about the place of prayer in the modern world. Together\, during the lunch hour\, we will explore vital questions together: What role does prayer play in your life\, and what forms can it take? How do you practice prayer personally or communally? Does prayer impact our own relationship to the modern world\, and if so\, how? \nWe invite you to this meaningful conversation. If you’d like to join us\, you can register at the link below:\nDay Forum: Considering the Place of Prayer in the Modern World URL:https://irtwc.org/event/day-forum-considering-the-place-of-prayer-in-the-modern-world/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220210T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20220120T165706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T165706Z UID:3554-1644516000-1644521400@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Climate Justice: Building Congregational Coalitions DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Round Table of Washtenaw County invites you to a community discussion about climate justice as we interview Peggy Daub and Richard Tucker. In preparation for the 2021 Glasgow Climate Change Conference\, Peggy Daub\, Richard Tucker\, and additional community members of the Ann Arbor Friends Meeting organized an interfaith coalition this summer to march to Chase Bank\, demanding that the institution divest from fossil fuels and invest in renewable energy. How can we organize coalitions of congregations in this work? How do our spiritual traditions encourage us to protect the natural world and one another? \nPlease join us for this important conversation. To attend\, you can register below:\nClimate Justice: Building Congregational Coalitions URL:https://irtwc.org/event/climate-justice-building-congregational-coalitions/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220118T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220118T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20220120T161359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T161939Z UID:3546-1642506300-1642510800@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Day Forum: 2022's Most Pressing Needs DESCRIPTION:What are the most pressing issues of the 21st century? In response to these needs\, what values do you want to live? How do you plan to get involved in addressing these needs in 2022? We invite you to join IRT for our Day Forum where we will discuss these questions over the lunch hour. This conversation will be facilitated by Dwight L. Wilson\, Board Chair for IRT. \nPlease join us by registering at this link below:\nZoom Registration for Day Forum: 2022’s Most Pressing Needs URL:https://irtwc.org/event/day-forum-2022s-most-pressing-needs/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220106T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20220120T160920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T162032Z UID:3544-1641495600-1641501000@irtwc.org SUMMARY:The Commitment to Peacemaking: A January 6 Interview with Carson Smith DESCRIPTION:IRT invites you to a virtual interview with Carson Smith to discuss the spiritual practice and personal commitment to peacemaking. On January 6\, we will reach the one year anniversary of the insurrection. We know that we live in a time of great division in our nation and around the world. How are we called to peacemaking — the deep work of upholding vulnerable people as we promote safety and collective flourishing? \nCarson Smith grew up in Flushing\, Michigan and is a graduate of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. During his college years\, he was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor where he maintains many friendships. After commencement\, he spent a year living in Colombia as part of the Young Adult Volunteers (YAV) program of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). During that time\, he built relationships in a rural community\, learned about land rights\, and explored the history and present conditions around the Colombian Peace Accords. Then he spent an additional YAV year working at the Presbyterian Mission to the United Nations in New York City. Additionally\, he has spent time in Palestine as an accompanier\, learning about the conflicts in Israel and Palestine while accompanying children and adults as they walk to work\, school\, and community events. \nNow Carson Smith is a law student at the University of Texas\, and he is exploring how law can be a crucial component in peacemaking. We will hear how he is reflecting on questions of peacemaking through his studies. For the first hour of our time together\, Renee Roederer will interview him\, and in the following half hour\, we will have a time of Q&A. \nPlease join us by registering at this link below:\nZoom Registration for Interview with Carson Smith URL:https://irtwc.org/event/the-commitment-to-peacemaking-a-january-6-interview-with-carson-smith/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211121T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20211029T222322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T154039Z UID:3397-1637521200-1637526600@irtwc.org SUMMARY:An Interfaith Celebration of Thanks: Joyful Perseverance DESCRIPTION:Due to high COVID and flu numbers in Washtenaw County\, we are pivoting our event to be on Zoom ONLY at 7pm. \nPlease register for the event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkcuiqqT8tE9bpueCjgQAhBugG3WNZItn2 \nFor 27 years\, the Interfaith Round Table of Washtenaw County has offered a Celebration of Thanks event as an ideal time for people of faith and conscience to come together and show appreciation for our blessings. This year\, we will gather on Zoom to reflect upon the theme\, “Joyful Perseverance.” \nAs a community of spiritually oriented people\, we will give thanks with music\, interfaith conversation\, and spoken reflections. We will also encourage people to give to a collective offering: Half of the proceeds will support the Back Door Food Pantry\, and the other half will support the mission of IRT. \nRegister here for the Zoom link. URL:https://irtwc.org/event/an-interfaith-celebration-of-thanks-joyful-perseverance/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211019T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211019T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20211010T184157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211010T184336Z UID:3336-1634643900-1634648400@irtwc.org SUMMARY:*IN PERSON!* Day Forum: A Celebration of Welcome DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly Day Forum — this time\, outside and in person! On Tuesday\, October 19 from 11:45am-1:00pm\, IRT will meet together for cakes and a variety of snacks in the outdoor pavilion and picnic area at Zion Lutheran Church (1501 W. Liberty Street\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48103). We will welcome the presence of one another and also invite new clergy and friends to Washtenaw County and to IRT. We ask that unvaccinated people wear masks\, and vaccinated people are welcome to wear them too if that adds more access and welcome. We will not require them outside or while eating\, but we will have space to spread apart. \nThe pavillion and picnic area are behind the church building. Please drive around to the back. Parking extends right to this area. If you have yard chairs you can bring\, please do that. We also have some picnic tables available. \n*If there’s a high chance of rain\, we will reschedule.* \nIf you plan on attending\, please RSVP with a reply to roederer@umich.edu. URL:https://irtwc.org/event/in-person-day-forum-a-celebration-of-welcome/ LOCATION:Zion Lutheran Church\, 1501 W. Liberty Street\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211018T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211018T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20211010T183952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211010T184234Z UID:3333-1634556600-1634556600@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Climate Crisis: Global Multi-Religious Day of Action DESCRIPTION:The Board of IRT invites you to participate in a multi-religious direct action event\, initiated and organized by the Ann Arbor Friends Meeting. We are invited to gather together at 11:30am at the Blake Transit Center (William Street and S. 4th Avenue in Ann Arbor). Then we will walk over to Chase Bank to deliver letters to the CEO of JP Morgan Chase\, asking him to lead Chase in divesting from fossil fuels and financing renewable energy businesses. This is part of an international witness by people of faith called together by Greenfaith Int’l to make visible the climate concerns of faith communities. If you cannot make it at 11:30am\, you can also meet us at Chase Bank (125 S. Main St). We invite clergy to wear religious attire. URL:https://irtwc.org/event/climate-crisis-global-multi-religious-day-of-action/ LOCATION:Blake Transit Center\, William Street and S. 4th Avenue\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211012T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211012T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193637 CREATED:20211010T183743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211011T150039Z UID:3331-1634043600-1634047200@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Tea Time with Dwight L. Wilson and Sandra Xenakis DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for a virtual tea time on Tuesday\, October 12 from 1:00-2:00pm with Dwight L. Wilson and Sandra Xenakis. Along with the whole People Addressing Racism community in Saline\, they participated in writing a Position Paper on Reparations for Black Americans. What are some of the most significant convictions and actions shared within that position paper? Why is this a vital topic? What did it feel like to draft such a paper and to do it in a multi-racial\, community setting? Feel free to bring coffee\, tea\, lemonade\, snacks\, or anything you’d like for this virtual\, afternoon conversation! \nPlease register at the link below. URL:https://irtwc.org/event/tea-time-with-dwight-l-wilson-and-sandra-xenakis/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR