RISE UP for Justice! A Faith-Centered Fundraiser for the Michigan Poor People's Campaign
Saturday, May 4, 2019 4:30 - 8 pm
Venue: Islamic Organization of North America, 28630 Ryan Rd, Warren 48092
Legal Defense and Outreach Fundraiser
Program Tickets $25
Table of 8 for $200
~ Middle Eastern Dinner
~ Panel of Speakers: Presenting on the Five Evils -- Systemic Racism, Poverty, War Economy, Ecological Devastation, Nations Distorted Morality.
~Anishinabe Blessing: We are all interconnected at the deepest core and the actions we take together now will affect the next 7 generations. In the words of Chief Sitting Bull, "Let us put our minds together and see what life we can make for our children."
~ Roundtable Conversations: How do the 5 evils impact our communities and what action we can we take?
~ Prayer Circle: Participants gather in evening circle of prayer lead by faith leaders which is part of sacred community prayer and action calendar for the Month of May. May 2nd is National Day of Prayer. This event honors 30-Days of Prayer and Love in Action for building a sustainable world. Join places of worship and communities across Michigan as we come together to build sustainable ways of life for all people and the earth.
Speakers Include:
Rabbi Alana Alpert
Rev. Bill Wylie-Kellermann
Rev. Deb Hansen
Rev. Dharmananda
Rev. Ed Rowe
E. Sue Franklin
Rev. Gerald Cardwell
Maureen Taylor
Imam Mustapha Elturk
Paul von Oeyen
Rev. Steve Bland
Sylvia Orduño