Parliament of NW Ohio Religions - "What is My Piece of Peace?" 

Explore the theme "What is My Piece of Peace?" at the Parliament of NW Ohio Religions to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the designation of Greater Toledo Compassionate Community November 3 evening through November 8 lunch. M - F will be luncheon site visits to area sacred spaces. S - Th will be evening programs of speakers, music, and forums.

Schedule of Events:

Noon - "Holy Toledo" Luncheon Visits to Diverse Faith Spaces Mon, Nov 4 – Th, Nov 7

• Monday, 11/4 – First Congregational Church (Tiffany stained glass, 1878), 2315 Collingwood Blvd, Toledo, OH 43620
• Tuesday, 11/5 – Hindu Temple & Heritage Hall of Toledo, 4336 King Rd, Sylvania, OH 43560
• Wednesday, 11/6 – Islamic Center of Greater Toledo, 25877 Scheider Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551
• Thursday, 11/7 – Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, 2535 Collingwood Blvd, Toledo, OH 43610

Evening Programs, various times

• Sunday, November 3, 5 PM Keynote, “My Piece of Peace”

Dr. Tarunjit Singh Butalia, Executive Director of Religions for Peace USA

Imam Achmat Salie, Director Islamic Studies, University of Detroit Mercy

7-9 PM – Opening Ceremony and Compassion Forum, Warren AME Church, 915 Collingwood Blvd, Toledo, OH 43604

• Monday, November 4, 6-8 PM – Universal Worship with Children / Youth Presenters, Zoar Lutheran Church, 314 E Indiana Ave, Perrysburg, OH 43551
• Tuesday, November 5, 7-9 PM – Sacred Music Concert, Refreshments Following – Franciscan Center Theater and Commons, 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OH 43560
• Wednesday, November 6, 7-9 PM – Forum: Becoming a Disability Friendly City
  Tim Harrington, the Ability Center; Shelley Papenfuse, Chair CATR (Community Advocates for Transportation Rights); Colette Cordova, Outcomes Manager, Long-Term Care Division at Area Office on Aging; First Unitarian Church of Toledo, 3205 Glendale Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614
• Thursday, November 7, 7-9 PM – Grazing of ethnic foods, Forum on Food sufficiency, Closing and Re-commitment Ceremonies, Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 Central Ave, Toledo, OH 43615

We are offering greatly reduced rates and childcare for the evening forums on Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday.  Since Monday features youth presenters and free, we will not offer childcare, but welcome the children to be at the service.  We do not have space for childcare on Tuesday.  Please register your children, so that we will know how to plan.

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