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Commemorating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Plymouth Congregational Church 501 West Berry, Fort Wayne, IN

Our annual, interfaith commemoration of the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights will feature US Rep. André Carson (Indiana's 7th District) as our keynote speaker. Rep. Carson is an Indianapolis native, and one of only three Muslims currently serving in Congress. His Congressional memberships include: Congressional Black Caucus, Progressive Caucus, New Democrat Coalition, and the LGBT...

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United Church of Christ Palestine-Israel Network Webinar Series – Parts 3 & 4

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Implementing the UCC General Synod Resolution "Declaration for a Just Peace Between Palestine and Israel" Third in the Series: Christian Zionism in the Mainline Church and American Civil Religion Wednesday, January 26, 12:00pm EST ZOOM PRE-REGISTER LINK PARTICIPANTS The Rev. Alex Awad - Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace, former pastor of East Jerusalem Baptist College,...

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An Evening With Mariela Shaker

Plymouth Congregational Church 501 West Berry, Fort Wayne, IN

A Syrian Refugee and Concert Violinist Shares Her Story & Music Tuesday, May 24, 6:30pm, at Plymouth Congregational Church - Free, and open to the public. Mariela Shaker is a Syrian violinist who fled war-torn Aleppo on a 2013 US music scholarship. She was granted asylum and US Citizenship. Mariela received the Daily Point of...

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Jeff Halper – Time to Get Political!

Plymouth Congregational Church 501 West Berry, Fort Wayne, IN

Join us for an evening with Jeff Halper, discussing The One Democratic State Campaign Jeff is founder of the Israel Committee Against House Demolitions, and a co-founder of the Palestinian-led One Democratic State Campaign. He’s been arrested several times by Israeli military for protesting injustices and breaking the Gaza blockade.  Jeff has also been nominated...

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Annual Gala 2022!

Orchard Ridge Country Club 4531 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne, IN

Join us on October 29 for our Annual Gala and fundraiser. The Gala is always a high point of our program year - festive, lots of good people and good conversation, great items up for auction, plenty of delicious heavy appetizers, and always a fantastic special guest. This year will continue that tradition! Our special...

Dinner and Q&A with Izdihar Kassis

Plymouth Congregational Church 501 West Berry, Fort Wayne, IN

Join in an evening of hope featuring Izdihar Kassis, director of Together For the Family, hosted by ICMEP, Creative Women of the World, and Together for the Family, Lebanon. In Lebanon, Kassis works with Syrian refugees living in tents, where Together For the Family offers many services, including medical and dental care, informal children's education,...

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Annual Commemoration of the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Plymouth Congregational Church 501 West Berry, Fort Wayne, IN

Mark your calendars for our 9th annual commemoration of the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year's celebration will include live music, readings - including excerpts of the UN's Declaration - and Fort Wayne's own social justice leaders sharing "Why I Do What I Do!" It is sure to be an evening of inspiration...

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Kahlil Gibran’s “The Prophet” at 100

Plymouth Congregational Church 501 West Berry, Fort Wayne, IN

January 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of Kahlil Gibran's beloved "The Prophet."   Dr. Michael Spath will discuss the spiritual classic, connecting it with larger themes from Gibran's life and work, and explore what it means for us today.  Those attending will be invited to share their Kahlil Gibran quotes. Free! Open to the public. Masks strongly...

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Baktash Ahadi – Welcoming Our New Afghan Neighbors

Plymouth Congregational Church 501 West Berry, Fort Wayne, IN

ICMEP is delighted to host Terry Dougherty’s good friend, Baktash Ahadi.  Baktash’'s current projects address Peace and Justice issues both globally and locally. His most recent documentaries deal with the US exit from Afghanistan (August 2021) and with the life of Afghan refugees as they arrive in the USA.  Executive Producer of the National Geographic...

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Dr. Shawki Harb: A Surgeon Under Israeli Occupation

Plymouth Congregational Church 501 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne, Indiana

In A Surgeon under Israeli Occupation, Dr. Shawki Harb shares his experiences about Palestine and life as a Palestinian surgeon practicing medicine under Israeli occupation from 1975 to 2003, at the Ramallah Hospital and teaching at Al Quds Medical School in Jerusalem. He also describes his medical school training in Germany and specialty training in the...