2023 Interfaith Justice Alliance Series
The Tragedy of Gun Violence in Our Country
The Interfaith Justice Series is a combined effort of St. Hilary Parish, Faith Lutheran Church, New Hope Baptist Church, and Temple Israel, and is intended to engage, educate, and empower participants on social issues that are present in our country today. This year’s theme is The Tragedy of Gun Violence in Our Country.
Wednesday, March 1 – Temple Israel
Lament: Telling the Story of Gun Violence in the US
Speaker: Steve Dettelbach, Director of ATF in Washington, DC
Wednesday, March 8 – New Hope Baptist
The Reality of Gun Violence in American Culture and in the City of Akron
Speaker: Dr. Curtis Williams II of the Minority Behavioral Health Group, Akron
Wednesday, March 15 – St. Hilary Parish
The Reality of Violence in Ohio and in the City of Akron
Speakers: Officer Donny Williams, APD; La Marr Atchison & Bahote Griffin, South Street Ministries
Wednesday, March 22 – Faith Lutheran
Discerning Our Response As Communities of Faith to the Violence in Our City
Speakers: Kemp Boyd – Executive Director, Love Akron; Rev. Raymond Greene, Jr – Executive Director, Freedom BLOC; Denico Buckley-Knight, Youth and Community Opportunity Director, City of Akron; Bertina King, Detective with the Akron Police Department
Evening Schedule:
6:00 p.m. – Gathering
6:15 p.m. – Shared Meal
7:00 p.m. – Worship
7:30 p.m. – Presentation, small group discussion
8:45 p.m. – Closing remarks
**Each session will be livestreamed.
Please register at the button above or call your congregation’s office.