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Methodist-Muslim Dinner 2025

Location: Elgin: Journey of Hope, 37W040 Highland Avenue, Elgin

Methodist Muslim Dinner 2024

 

United in Solidarity and Peace

Gathering, Dinner, Speakers, and Table Conversations

Tues., Nov. 11
5:30  to 8 p.m.

Elgin: Journey of Hope, 37W040 Highland Avenue, Elgin

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Join us for an evening of friendship and shared hope as Methodists and Muslims come together in compassion and unity. This dinner will lift up the struggles and resilience of immigrants in our communities and affirm our shared call to seek peace and justice in Gaza. Together, we break bread, build understanding, and strengthen the bonds of solidarity and peace.

Coordinated by the Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church (UMC) and Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC)

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Rev. Catiana McKay
Rev. Hyewon Sophia Hyon
Rev. Fabiola Grandon-Mayer

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