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“Compassion in Action: Exploring Theme and Purpose of 2021 Parliament of the World’s Religions,” hosted by Religions for Peace USA

Thursday, September 23, 2-3pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Please join us for this special discussion on the 2021 Parliament of the World’s Religions, a virtual gathering of the global interfaith movement in compassionate action.

Panelists

• Rev. Stephen Avino serves as Chief Operating Officer and Acting Executive Director of the Parliament of the World’s Religions, the world’s premier interfaith convening non-profit organization.

“Immigration: Politics and Possibilities,” presented by César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández, hosted by Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at The Ohio State University

Thursday, September 23, 11am-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Following years of discourse and attention on immigration laws, César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández, PhD, will present “Immigration: Politics and Possibilities” on Thursday, September 23.

“Breakthrough,” a bimonthly discussion group for anyone newly-diagnosed with HIV, hosted by Equitas Health

Wednesday, September 22, 6-8pm, King-Lincoln Medical Center, 750 E. Long St., Ste. 3000

Positive energy. Shared experiences. Judgment-free. Break through the walls between you and a long, healthy life.

This group meets every second and fourth Wednesday, 6-8pm, at the King-Lincoln Medical Center, 750 E. Long St., Ste. 3000.

For more information, please contact Preston Kindred-Williams, <PrestonKindred-Williams@equitashealth.com>.

“Experiencing Death Row: Testimony of Those Who Walk Alongside,” hosted by Ohioans to Stop Executions and two other organizations

Tuesday, September 21, 6:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join the Central Ohio NoDeathPenaltyOH Team to hear from people who work with prisoners on death row — including defense attorneys, prison ministry volunteers, and “penpals” — and learn how to best support current death penalty repeal legislation in Ohio.

RSVP for this event by clicking “Going” on this “Facebook event” page.

“Community Organizing 101,” hosted by Black Queer and Intersectional Collective [BQIC]

Sunday, September 19, 2-4pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join us for our Community Organizing 101 training!

Whether you’re new to organizing or just need a refresher, this training will cover the basics of impactful organizing and the issue campaign cycle. There will be space for discussion and questions.

This training is open and free to all, but we ask non-Black attendees to consider the space they take up and donate to BQIC and/or the trainers, if they can.

A link will be provided via e-mail the day before the training.

Saturday “Learn and Play” in the Patrick Kaufman Memorial Franklinton Community Learning Garden

Saturday, September 18, 1-4pm, Patrick Kaufman Memorial Franklinton Community Learning Garden, 154 Hawkes Ave.

We invite all ages to come to our Learning Garden and to garden with us. We will be watering, weeding, planting, singing, reading, playing, and eating. Come visit us.

Hosted by Franklinton Farms.

“Last Call,” hosted by Equitas Health

Friday, September 17, 10-11pm, this event will be on-line

Need a check-in before the weekend?

Last Call is an LGBTQ+ affirming space for people who are questioning their use of substances and addiction or are just in need of additional support in their journey towards recovery.

This is not treatment or a 12-step group but it is a space for fellowship that is open to all.

Join us at global.gotomeeting.com/join/487723837.

Password: care4all

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