Interfaith Association Of Central Ohio

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Join the Interfaith Association of Central Ohio (IACO) and Bethel International UMC for an engaging and informative community conversation focused on one of the most pressing issues of our time:&nbsp;Immigration in Central Ohio. This event will explore the questions: What should we know? What can we do? Attendees will gain insight into the realities of immigration in our region and learn ways to support meaningful dialogue and action in our communities. Event Schedule &amp; Hospitality InformationThe event will take place from 3:30&ndash;5:30 pm, with doors opening at 3:00 pm. Guests are invited to arrive early to enjoy light refreshments and snacks before the program begins. Following the event, a dessert bar will be available beginning at 5:30 pm. Please note that the venue closes promptly at 6:00 pm, and all guests will need to depart by that time. Moderator: Julie Carr Smyth &ndash; Ohio Government &amp; Politics Reporter, The Associated Press Panelists:<ul fr-original-style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 1em; list-style: disc; color: rgb(31, 31, 31); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 1em; list-style: disc; color: rgb(31, 31, 31); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Vincent Wells &ndash; Immigration Attorney</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Dr. Dorothy Hassan, Ph.D. &ndash; Executive Director of Our Helpers and CORRN</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Anisa Liban &ndash; Westerville City School Board Member</li></ul>Why Attend?<ul fr-original-style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 1em; list-style: disc; color: rgb(31, 31, 31); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 1em; list-style: disc; color: rgb(31, 31, 31); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Learn about immigration trends and issues impacting Central Ohio</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hear from experts, advocates, and community leaders</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Ask questions and participate in thoughtful discussion</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Discover ways individuals and faith communities can help</li></ul>We welcome all who are interested in learning more and being part of constructive community dialogue. Please complete this registration form to reserve your spot. Registration deadline June 22.&nbsp; To Co-Sponsor the event, please follow this link after completing your registration - https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/main-event-2026-co-sponsor.

Join the Interfaith Association of Central Ohio (IACO) and Bethel International UMC for an engaging and informative community conversation focused on one of the most pressing issues of our time: Immigration in Central Ohio. This event will explore the questions: What should we know? What can we do? Attendees will gain insight into the realities of immigration in our region and learn ways to support meaningful dialogue and action in our communities. Event Schedule &amp; Hospitality InformationThe event will take place from 3:30–5:30 pm, with doors opening at 3:00 pm. Guests are invited to arrive early to enjoy light refreshments and snacks before the program begins. Following the event, a dessert bar will be available beginning at 5:30 pm. Please note that the venue closes promptly at 6:00 pm, and all guests will need to depart by that time. Moderator: Julie Carr Smyth – Ohio Government &amp; Politics Reporter, The Associated Press Panelists:<ul><li>Vincent Wells – Immigration Attorney</li><li>Dr. Dorothy Hassan, Ph.D. – Executive Director of Our Helpers and CORRN</li><li>Anisa Liban – Westerville City School Board Member</li></ul>Why Attend?<ul><li>Learn about immigration trends and issues impacting Central Ohio</li><li>Hear from experts, advocates, and community leaders</li><li>Ask questions and participate in thoughtful discussion</li><li>Discover ways individuals and faith communities can help</li></ul>We welcome all who are interested in learning more and being part of constructive community dialogue. Please complete this registration form to reserve your spot. Registration deadline June 22.  To Co-Sponsor the event, please follow this link after completing your registration - https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/main-event-2026-co-sponsor.

Interfaith Association Of Central Ohio

Main Event 2026

1220 Bethel Rd

General Admission

$15

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