Interfaith Justice Alliance series cover public safety (March)

Interfaith Justice Alliance series covers public safety

The Interfaith Justice Alliance series is a combined effort of St. Hilary Parish, Faith Lutheran Church, New Hope Baptist Church, Temple Israel and Prince of Peace Baptist Church, and is intended to engage, educate and empower participants on social issues present in our country today. This year’s theme is “Uniting for Public Safety.”

The remaining sessions are as follows:

March 6

Location: New Hope Baptist Church, 1706 S Hawkins Ave., Akron.

Topic: Safer communities through mentoring

Speakers: Russel Neal from Dads on Duty and Dele Olabisi from the Inner City Soccer Club

March 13

Location: St. Hilary Church, 2750 W. Market St., Fairlawn.

Topic: Public safety: how schools strive to be safe

Speakers: LaCresia Beecher, principal at Buchtel Community Learning Center; LaShawna Grimes, teacher at Buchtel Community Learning Center; LaMonica Davis, principal at Helen Arnold Community Learning Center; Denise Williams, teacher at Helen Arnold Community Learning Center; and Jennifer Woodman, principal at St. Hilary School.

March 20

Location: Prince of Peace Baptist Church, 844 Garth Ave., Akron.

Topic: The voices of youth: a cry for safety

Speakers: a panel of young people

Each session runs from 5:45-8:45 p.m. and includes a shared meal, worship, presentation and table discussions. The sessions will be livestreamed. Register at sthilarychurch.org/2024interfaith. ∞