Upcoming Events
Justice For All: Faith Leaders and the Non-Violent Fight Against Poverty
Date and Time
Thursday, April 10, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Location
Charles W. Loosemore Auditorium, Richard M. DeVos Center
401 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Description
A conversation at the intersection of faith, class, and politics as we reflect on our deepest religious and constitutional values and how to ensure a moral, ethical, and just democracy for everyone. In this dialogue, we explore the varied efforts of faith-based organizations working to alleviate the effects of poverty in West Michigan and discuss the proper roles of faith groups, government, philanthropy, and individual action in addressing poverty.
This event will be hosted by the Hauenstein Center’s Common Ground Initiative in partnership with Grand Valley State University’s Kaufman Interfaith Institute.
Schedule:
5:30 PM - Doors Open
6:00 PM - Program Begins
7:30 PM - Dessert Reception Begins
Speakers:
Shannon Jammal-Hollemans, Pastor, First
Congregational UCC of Lowell
Adrienne Goodstal, Executive Director, North
Kent Connect
Reggie Smith, Diversity Ministry Consultant,
Christian Reformed Church of North America
Don’t miss this insightful event moderated by Hauenstein Center Director Megan Rydecki.
Admission is free, but we do ask that you register to attend.
This event also appears on the main events calendar tagged as grandforum, hauenstein, kaufman, and kiicommunity.