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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 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:20220807T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220807T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 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:20220821T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220821T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 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/New_York:20220918T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 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:20221018T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221018T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 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/Detroit:20221113T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221113T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 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:20221211T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221211T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 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:20230116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230116T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 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;VALUE=DATE:20230201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230208 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 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:20230321T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230321T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 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;TZID=America/Detroit:20230418T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230418T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 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:20230508T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230508T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 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:20230516T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230516T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 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:20230521T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230521T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 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:20230611T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230611T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 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:20230620T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230620T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 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:20230906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230906T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 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:20230910T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230910T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 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:20230919T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230919T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 CREATED:20230815T230036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T001947Z UID:4870-1695123900-1695128400@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Day Forum DESCRIPTION:ZOOM\nRegister here: https://bit.ly/DayForum \nTopic: How can we learn to forgive ourselves and others for past missteps? \nFacilitator: Lucinda Kurtz\, Pardes Hannah: The Jewish Renewal Community of Ann Arbor \nThe Interfaith Round Table invites you to its monthly Community Conversation series\, “Day Forum.”\nPlease join us during this time of the Jewish New Year and Day of Atonement as we explore the topic of forgiveness. All are Welcome. \n  URL:https://irtwc.org/event/day-forum-6/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231004T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231004T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 CREATED:20230909T031422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T031422Z UID:4919-1696446000-1696449600@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Faith Stories: Rev. Greer Cherney DESCRIPTION:ZOOM\nRegister here: https://bit.ly/faithstory-irt \nSummary: \nCome\, listen\, and explore the stories of diverse faith community members of all religious backgrounds! \n\n\nSuggested Donation: $20\, $30\, other. Donate here: https://irtwc.org/donate \n\nThis event is free to the public. Donations are very much appreciated to support this event and the work of the Interfaith Round Table. \n(You will receive the ZOOM link a day before the session.) \nJoin us as we delve deep into the faith story of Rev. Greer Cherney (Community Life Pastor at Zion Lutheran Church\, Ann Arbor) and how her faith traditions and practices shaped her perspectives and journey in life. \nEvery First Wednesday of the month @ 7:00-8:00pm on ZOOM \nThrough the Faith Stories series\, Interfaith Round Table wants to uplift diverse faith voice and perspectives. Community members from diverse traditions will share their faith journey in conversation with the IRT director\, followed by the audience Q&A. \nFaith stories will allow us to connect\, build relationships of mutual trust\, and advance interfaith understanding in the public sphere. \nCome\, listen\, talk\, and explore the stories of diverse faith community members of all religious backgrounds. There’s no better way to learn about other faith traditions and spiritual paths in our community than by hearing the faith story directly from those who practice it. \nMeet our Guest: \nReverend Greer Cherney is an ordained ELCA Lutheran Pastor. She was ordained eight years ago and is currently serving at Zion Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor as Community Life Pastor. Pastor Greer is from California\, went to seminary in St. Paul\, Minnesota\, and landed in Michigan to serve as a pastor. She is married to a Nichiren Buddhist who practices as part of Soka Gokkai International. Pastor Greer studied Muslim-Christian Interfaith study in Senegal\, West Africa\, and has traveled to Israel-Palestine twice on pilgrimage. Pastor Greer believes deeply in interfaith relationships\, conversation\, and learning. It is what God deserves for true Shalom for all of us. Pastor Greer\, her husband Brian\, their son\, Benjamin\, and their corgi dog\, live in Davisburg\, Michigan. URL:https://irtwc.org/event/faith-stories-rev-greer-cherney/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231017T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231017T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 CREATED:20230919T222551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T155831Z UID:4965-1697543100-1697547600@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Day Forum DESCRIPTION:ZOOM\nRegister here: https://bit.ly/dayforum-oct17 \nCreating an inclusive space for connections\, understanding\, and compassionate community conversations! \nTopic: “Balancing Free Speech with its Natural and Unanticipated Negative Consequences” URL:https://irtwc.org/event/day-forum-7/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://irtwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Oct17-day-forum.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231019T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 CREATED:20230919T144244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T144244Z UID:4961-1697742000-1697747400@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Real Talk: Prisoner Re-entry in Washtenaw County DESCRIPTION:ALL ARE WELCOME! \nPrisoner Re-entry in Washtenaw County—\nAn Evening of Personal Reflections on Faith\, Hope\, and Healing \nThe Interfaith Round Table of Washtenaw County\, A Brighter Way\, and The Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice are pleased to co-host a live\, very personal evening of reflection\, storytelling\, and faith from four formerly incarcerated people from Washtenaw County facing the barriers and challenges of re-entering society from prison. \nCome and hear these stories of courage and faith\, support these brothers and sisters on their journey\, and learn how you can help others facing similar challenges. \nFor more information about this free event\, please email Bryan Weinert @ bryancweinert@gmail.com URL:https://irtwc.org/event/real-talk-prisoner-re-entry-in-washtenaw-county/ LOCATION:Emmanuel Lutheran Church\, 201 N River St\, Ypsilanti\, Michigan\, 48198 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://irtwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Oct-19_Real-Talk.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231105T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231105T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 CREATED:20230926T142350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T152349Z UID:4983-1699174800-1699200000@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Effective Violence De-escalation Skills Training DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 5\nRegister here:https://bit.ly/effective-skillstraining \nEffective Violence De-escalation Skills Training\nLearn effective nonviolent techniques to interrupt violence while protecting yourself and others. \nFREE TRAINING\nIn this 8-hour workshop\, participants will explore nonviolence in the “big picture”; what it means\, how it is used\, and how good-hearted\, well-intentioned people can disagree yet still work together. They will learn and gain practice in specific skills and tools that are useful both in conflict intervention situations and in daily life\, including: \n\nActive Listening\nThe Importance of Body Language\nPersonal Power Messages\nThe CLARA technique\n\nCoffee/tea\, snacks\, and lunch will be provided. (vegetarian-friendly lunch). A full color training manual will be provided on site. Please bring pen/pencils to take notes. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER for this event and attend a full day to complete this training to get the certificate. Please plan to arrive early for the breakfast as we start at 9:00 am \nPARKING\nSix spots are available at Canterbury House (721 E Huron St\, Ann Arbor). On a Sunday morning\, there should be nearby street parking. The closest parking structure is the Thayer St. Parking Deck\, about a block south of us. URL:https://irtwc.org/event/violence-de-escalation-skills-training-free-workshop/ LOCATION:Canterbury House\, Ann Arbor\, 721 E Huron St\, Ann Arbor\, 48104\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://irtwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nov5-de-escalation-skills.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231119T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231119T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 CREATED:20230926T142851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T182142Z UID:4987-1700409600-1700416800@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Interfaith Peace Gathering DESCRIPTION:INTERFAITH GATHERING FOR PEACE AND UNITY\n“Together We Heal” \nJoin Interfaith Round Table for a gathering of peace and unity during these challenging times to find support. Coming together this way is vital for our collective healing and connection\, and we want to create a space where we can all feel safe and supported. Our gathering will include unity prayers\, music and song\, and a meditation circle\, all aimed at strengthening our community bonds and fostering a sense of purpose and connection. \nRefreshments will be provided\, and we invite you to bring your friends and family to join us in this gathering of peace and unity. \nIn addition\, attendees are encouraged to bring some non-perishable items to donate to “Back Door Food Pantry.” \nWalk-in Welcome!\nOr Register here: \n\n \n \n \n \n Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Address (Optional)Phone Number (Optional)Number of tickets(Required)How did you hear about this event?FriendFacebookInstagramWhatsAppIRT newsletterOtherOtherWould you like to join our email list to stay updated with upcoming programs?(Required)YesNoAlready in the listIf yes\, please provide your email to include in the IRT's mailing list:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n \n \n\n  \nRefreshments will be served after the program\, providing an opportunity for attendees to socialize and connect. URL:https://irtwc.org/event/interfaith-peace-gathering/ LOCATION:First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor\, 4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://irtwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nov.19-Interfaith-Peace-Unity-prayers-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231219T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 CREATED:20231120T173826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T185344Z UID:5139-1702986300-1702990800@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Day Forum DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 19\, @ 11:45am-1:00pm ZOOM \n\nRegister here: https://bit.ly/dec19-dayforum \nInterfaith Round Table (IRT) hosts the Day Forum over ZOOM on the third Tuesday of each month. IRT invites community members to come together during lunch hour for connection\, friendship\, and interfaith conversations. \nFacilitator: Bryan Weinert\, Zion Lutheran Church of Ann Arbor\nTheme: Balancing Free Speech with its natural and unanticipated negative consequences\, “A Continuing Conversation…” URL:https://irtwc.org/event/day-forum-dec/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240103T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 CREATED:20231120T173059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T223433Z UID:5136-1704308400-1704312000@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Faith Stories DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 3\, at 7-8pm ZOOM \n \nRegister here: https://bit.ly/fatihstory-dec6 \nCome\, listen\, and explore the stories of diverse faith community members of all religious backgrounds. There’s no better way to learn about other faith traditions and spiritual paths in our community than by hearing the faith story directly from those who practice it. \nKelly Gauthier is a lifelong Catholic who has been a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Ann Arbor for 20+ years and a member of the parish’s Peace & Justice Committee for 15 years. She is a licensed social worker with an MSW degree from the University of Michigan and has worked as the Project Coordinator of a grant-funded high school program for at-risk students\, as a hospital social worker in Jackson\, and in various positions in a four-county affiliation of community mental health agencies. She currently writes and edits sales proposals for the state and local government division of IBM Consulting. \nKelly has a long history of volunteering\, including serving as a Board member for the IRT since 2015. She worked on welfare simulations for ICPJ for many years and served as a mentor for a domestic violence program and as an advocate for Washtenaw County Welfare Rights Union. Originally from Sault Ste. Marie\, Michigan\, has lived in Ann Arbor since 1997 with her husband and two children. She holds undergraduate degrees in Sociology and English Language and Literature from Lake Superior State University. URL:https://irtwc.org/event/faith-stories-dec/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240115T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240115T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 CREATED:20231208T192450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T190426Z UID:5228-1705347000-1705350600@irtwc.org SUMMARY:MLK Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:Monday\, January 15\, 2024 from 7:30pm-8:30 PM ZOOM\nRegister Here: https://bit.ly/mlkandmalcolm-jan15 \nTheme: How did Dr. King’s faith drive them toward activism? \nJoin us for a panel discussion to explore faith’s role in activism in Dr. King’s life\, the civil rights movement\, and how it can inspire individuals to work toward social change. Come\, listen to the experts\, and be part of the conversations\, followed by Q&A. URL:https://irtwc.org/event/mlk-day-2024/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240116T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240116T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 CREATED:20231208T192447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T190649Z UID:5227-1705405500-1705410000@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Day Forum DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 16\, 2024 at 11:45am-1:00pm ZOOM\nRegister here: https://bit.ly/dayforum-jan16 \nInterfaith Round Table (IRT) hosts the Day Forum over ZOOM on the third Tuesday of each month. IRT invites community members to come together during lunch hour for connection\, friendship\, and interfaith conversations. URL:https://irtwc.org/event/day-forum-jan/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240416T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240416T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 CREATED:20240402T190916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T190952Z UID:5438-1713267900-1713272400@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Day Forum DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 16\, 2024 at 11:45am-1:00pm ZOOM\nRegister here: https://bit.ly/AprilDayForum \nThe Interfaith Round Table (IRT) hosts the Day Forum over Zoom on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. IRT invites community members from any spiritual background to come together during the lunch hour for connection\, friendship\, and interesting conversation. URL:https://irtwc.org/event/day-forum-april/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240521T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240521T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 CREATED:20240517T212322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T213105Z UID:5486-1716291000-1716296400@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Day Forum DESCRIPTION:Day Forum\nZoom\nTuesday\, May 21\, 2024 at 11:45am-1:00pm\n\nMore Information & Zoom Register here:\n\nhttps://bit.ly/DayForum-May2024 URL:https://irtwc.org/event/day-forum-8/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240618T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240618T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144337 CREATED:20240517T212629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T212952Z UID:5489-1718710200-1718715600@irtwc.org SUMMARY:Day Forum DESCRIPTION:Day Forum\nZoom\n\nTuesday\, June 18\, 2024 at 11:45am-1:00pm \n\n\nMore Information & Zoom Register here:\nhttps://bit.ly/DayForum-June URL:https://irtwc.org/event/day-forum-9/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR