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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: 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, hear diverse perspectives, and learn ways to support meaningful dialogue and action in our communities.

We’re excited to invite you to a weekend of service, connection, and community! Hosted by IACO and Bethel International Methodist Church, this opportunity brings people together to make a meaningful impact through hands-on projects and shared fellowship. Sign up below to join us—we’d love to have you be part of it. The Bethel International Methodist Church — 1220 Bethel Road, Columbus 43220. Saturday, May 210:00 am – 1:00 pm Volunteers will gather to work on service projec

By Hatice Ucan, High School Junior As a junior in high school, I am still learning about my religion, Islam. The one thing Islam has...

By Grace Taylor, Freshman, The Ohio State University; Founding Member, PeaceBuilders Growing up Catholic, one thing that has always...

By Dr. Tarunjit Singh Butalia, IACO Council Member The Sikh religion is the one of the youngest of the major religions of the world....

By Janet Wilson-Sheppherd, IACO Council Member The Bahá’í faith is an independent religion founded by Baha’u'llah, a title meaning “The...

By Farrell Brody, IACO Council Member I am a Unitarian Universalist, and a member of the First UU Church of Columbus. Unitarian...

By Phil Washburn, Past President and IACO Council Member I have had the pleasure of serving as a representative of the Christian...

By Anup Behera, IACO Council Member Born into a family where we already have a religion decided in the family. Came to the world where...

By Sohail Khan, IACO Electing Authority for the Islam Faith and Former Council Member My association with the Interfaith Association of...

By Prankul Jain, IACO Council Member I am a representative on the IACO council from the Jain Center of Central Ohio. Jainism is an...

By Steven Edelstein IACO Council Member I am a representative on the IACO Council from the Jewish community. I have generally affiliated...

By Ernestine Jackson, Council Member I am a practicing Nichiren Buddhist and have been for almost 40 years. I was not raised Buddhist but...

Join us at noon on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 for another IACO faith-based community forum. This program will focus on health care equity...

Please join us on Freedom Day (this Friday) - June 19 for an interactive event Just Policing: A Faith-Based Community Forum. We will...