Asheville’s Jubilee! Community Church will host an interfaith panel discussion focused on “Perspectives on Poverty” on Thursday, November 19 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at its location at 46 Wall Street downtown.
The panel will feature Mohamed Taha of the Asheville Islamic Center, James Lee III from St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Howard Hanger, the founder of Jubilee! Community Church and Be Loved Community’s Amy Cantrell, among other local religious leaders.
“The goal is not to solve world problems but to create a respectful event where we can enjoy the rich tapestry of viewpoints, beliefs and practices found in our community,” says Vicki Garlock, Nurture Coordinator and Curriculum Specialist for Jubilee!
The event, part of Jubilee!’s Asheville Interfaith Conversations series, is open to the public and free to attend. Light refreshments will be served following the panel discussion.
For more information on the Nov. 19 “Perspectives on Poverty” panel discussion, contact Vicki Garlock at (828) 252-5335 (Voice Mailbox #2) or see the attached press release below.
Press release:
Asheville Interfaith Conversations
Topic: Perspectives on Poverty – panel discussion followed by light refreshments
When: Thursday, Nov. 19, 7-9PM
Where: Jubilee! Community Church, 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Panel Participants: Mohamed Taha, Imam, Asheville Islamic Center
James Lee III, Assoc. Min., St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church & Partner, Kairos West
Howard Hanger, Founder, Jubilee! Community Church
Amy Cantrell, Co-Founder, Be Loved CommunityContact: Vicki Garlock at 252-5335 VMB #2
Asheville Interfaith Conversations welcomes people of all faiths and no faith. The goal is not to solve world problems but to create a respectful event where we can enjoy the rich tapestry of viewpoints, beliefs, and practices found in our community.
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