A Peace Walk for National Youth Violence Prevention Week. Together, we will stand in solidarity to remember those impacted by gun violence and raise our voices for safer communities. This family-friendly event will feature speakers, performances, and opportunities to connect with local organizations committed to peace and violence prevention. Highlights Include: a Community Peace Walk; Guest Speakers and Performances; Reflection and Healing Space.Let’s stand together for peace and take meaningful steps toward a safer future. This event is being planned in collaboration with Genesys Solutions, Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV), Indy Public Safety Foundation, MCCOY (Marion County Commission on Youth), Moms Demand Action - IN, New Breed Of Youth, Peace Learning Center, Students Demand Action, and Voices Corp.

Dr. Gabe Filippelli, the Executive Director of the IU Environmental Resilience Institute, will speak at 10:10am. His presentation is followed by other lectures, panel discussions and lunch. Other topics include: Our Diet’s Impact on Climate and Health, Household Haz Waste, E-Waste and Food Waste, Green Yards and Thriving Forests, Environmental/ Climate Justice and more. Saturday, April 26, 9:30am-3:30pm, St. Luke’s UMC, 100 West 86th St. The symposium is free, lunch is $8. 

Nearly a million Hoosiers, including many working families, struggle to put healthy food on the table. The film tells the stories of Hoosiers living with the daily challenges of hunger and features experts discussing the impact of food insecurity on the health and well-being of individuals and communities across our state. A must see!! 

The United Methodist Church maintains an office in Washington DC to lobby for life enhancing legislation. If you are curious about what the United Methodist Church stands for and/or if you want to join with its advocacy efforts, click the button to visit a page with links for action.

This is one thing we can do to support our refugee neighbors. Many are frightened and unsure of their futures. Order online then pick up your purchases at Exodus Refugee's offices at 2457 E Washington St Ste A, Indianapolis.