Interfaith Cincinnati

IMP Food Pantry (Volunteer Opportunity)
2024-06-01 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
IPM Food Pantry will be hosting its mobile pantry in the month of June at the following locations.
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10 a.m.- noon Saturday, June 1: Bridgeway Riverside Church, 30 Wells St., Moscow, 45153.

10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, June 5: William Bick Primary School, 101 Fossyl Dr., Bethel, 45106.

10 a.m.-noon Thursday, June 6: Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School, 6760 Ohio 134, Lynchburg, 45142.

LEARN MORE HERE

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IPM is so thankful for all the skilled gardeners who share the fruits and vegetables of your labors with us!

In 2023 you donated more than FIVE TONS of fresh produce that we distributed to families in need at our pantries throughout the summer and fall seasons.

If you have a green thumb and a bountiful crop, please consider donating your produce extras to IPM this year!

The Church's Mission in a Polarized World (Hybrid, 6-part series)
2024-05-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
The Social Action Office of the Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati is partnering with other offices in the Archdiocese to bring you a six-part series featuring Fr. Aaron Wessman, PhD, Glenmary Home Missioners. Fr. Aaron has written a book titled, The Church’s Mission in a Polarized World, and over the course of the series he will be exploring six themes in the book and connecting them to the blessed sacrament. While they’re still working on finalizing the details on the last couple of sessions, here is the information on the first few.
Session 1: The Eucharist: An Antidote to Polarization
Thursday, May 23, 7:00pm, Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains
Session 2: An Overview of Polarization in the U.S.
Thursday, June 20, 7:00pm, Bellarmine Chapel (at Xavier University)
Session 3: Polarized Repugnance or Eucharistic Presence
Wednesday, July 24, 7:00pm, St. Michael (Sharonville) (mass followed by presentation)
All events will be hybrid – offered both in person and streamed over Zoom.
If possible, the hosts would love to have as many people as possible join us in person so we can have some more engaging Q&A and discussion at the conclusion of the talks.
https://zoom.us/j/99177580089 | Meeting ID: 991 7758 0089 | Dial in: 312 626 6799
Please contact Jill with any questions about the series.

128th Annual Meeting of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati (In-Person, Registration Required)
2024-05-22 19:00 - 20:00
Mark your calendars and RSVP for the Federation’s Annual Meeting. Join Danielle V. Minson and Board Chair Josh Blatt as they recount the Jewish community’s resilience over the past year, celebrate their successes amidst challenges, and discuss their future strategies. This meeting will be a pivotal moment for the community to reflect and look forward. RSVP here.

59th Annual Simon Lazarus Jr., Human Relations Awards
2024-05-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Rockdale Temple, 8501 Ridge Road, CIncinnati, Ohio, 45236
REGISTER HERE. The Simon Lazarus Jr., Human Relations Awards are a lasting tribute to the late Simon Lazarus Jr., a distinguished Cincinnati attorney and civic leader, who served as chairman of AJC Cincinnati and member of American Jewish Committee’s National Board of Governors.
For 59 years, AJC has recognized with pride those deserving students from Cincinnati area public, private and parochial high schools whose daily lives, activities and behavior exemplify a concern for others and a desire to bring about better human relations in their school or community.
Please join us as we acknowledge the 2024 Lazarus Awards nominees, finalists and winners.

How to Navigate Religious Differences in Our Divisive World with Deborah Levine (Virtual, Registration Required)
2024-05-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
May 17, 2024 at 2pm ET
LIVE ON ZOOM
The topic of Religious Diversity is one of the most challenging on campus. This presentation provides strategies that help communicate effectively, make wise decisions, and avoid mistakes that can fester and divide.

Weekly Zen Meditation (Virtual)
2024-05-11 08:30 - 10:00, 2024-05-04 08:30 - 10:00, 2024-04-27 08:30 - 10:00, 2024-04-20 08:30 - 10:00 | Cincinnati Zen Center, 3647 Eighth Street West, Cincinnati, 45205, United States
The Cincinnati Zen Center hosts multiple weekly mediation sessions.
IN-PERSON MEDITATION
Sundays at 8:00 am*
Mondays at 7 pm
Wednesdays at 5:30 pm
Thursdays at 7 pm
*We will be hosting a single practice period at 8 am Sundays. This will allow us to offer expanded programming after sitting practice on most Sunday mornings.
6015 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45216. Free parking on Vine Street, around the corner on Walnut Street, or in the lot behind the building.
VIRTUAL MEDITATION
Saturdays at 8:30 am EST
Zoom login one-click:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6361946800?pwd=[REDACTED]
OR
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/6361946800
Meeting ID = 6361946800
PW = [REDACTED] (all caps)

Race & Racism in Cincinnati: Moving from Awareness to Action (In-Person)
2024-05-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Calvary Episcopal Church, 3766 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45220
More than 1,000 people have seen Race and Racism in Cincinnati: A 3-Part Docuseries and heard the people’s history of how race and racism shaped our neighborhoods, education, and culture. We’ve hosted one action focused conversation to move us from awareness to action and we’re doing it again.
We’re inviting docuseries participants and community members to unpack the question, “How do I dismantle systemic racism in Greater Cincinnati?” Come with new ideas or share what you’re working on in your community, then invite others to join you!
Race and Racism in Cincinnati: Moving from Awareness to Action
Wednesday, May 8
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Calvary Episcopal Church

AJC Cincinnati's 80th Annual Meeting (In-Person)
2024-05-08 17:30 - 20:00
Please join the AJC as they mark 80 years of Jewish advocacy in Cincinnati. Partake in a meaningful evening honoring decades of impactful American Jewish Committee (AJC) initiatives, welcoming new board members, thanking our outgoing Regional Office President, Carolyn Gilbert, and installing incoming President, Jan Armstrong Cobb. Their keynote speaker will be Benjamin Rogers, AJC Director, Middle East and North Africa Affairs. He’ll address the evolving nature of diplomatic efforts throughout the region and provide insight into AJC’s role as a global partner working to advance prospects for peace.
RSVP
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
5:30-6:45 p.m. Reception
6:45-8:00 p.m. Annual Meeting

Weekly Zen Meditation
2024-05-08 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-05-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-05-02 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-05-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-04-29 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-04-25 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-04-24 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-04-22 19:00 - 20:30 and 2 more dates | Cincinnati Zen Center, 3647 Eighth Street West, Cincinnati, 45205, United States

YWCA CAREER WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT
2024-05-08 08:00 - 17:00

Anti-Death Penalty Regional Team Meeting (Virtual)
2024-05-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Want to get more involved in grassroots efforts to end the death penalty? Join a regional team meeting to hear legislative updates, sign up to collect postcards, and learn about ways to engage in advocacy action.
Anti-Death Penalty Regional Team Meeting
Monday, May 6
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Virtual – Via Zoom
Northern Ohio – Join via Zoom here.
Southern Ohio – Join via Zoom here.
Questions? Email Bekky@IgnitePeace.org.

Make Your Own Yad (In-Person, Reservation Required)
2024-05-05 10:30 - 13:00 | Skirball Museum
Sunday, May 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join Cincinnati artist Judith Serling-Sturm for a hands-on workshop to create your own Torah pointer, or yad. Serling-Sturm, who works in her Pendelton Arts Center Studio, is a mixed-media artist and maker of artist books, handmade blank books, as well as sculpture and one-of-a-kind mezuzot made from natural elements and found objects. A mezuzah is a vessel containing a scroll that is traditionally hung on the doorpost of a Jewish home. Serling-Sturm has conducted workshops for adults and teens throughout the Cincinnati region. The workshop will include a guided tour of the exhibition.
This program is open to adults and children 14 years and older. Space is limited.
Reservations required.

Hindu Temple of Cincinnati: Karaoke Night (In-Person)
2024-05-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Hindu Temple of Greater Cincinnati, 720 Barg Salt Run Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45244

Ignite Peace Runs the Flying Pig
2024-05-04 - 2024-05-05
Team Ignite Peace is ready to run, again! 2024 will be our thirteenth year participating in the Cincinnati Flying Pig together and we want you to join our team. From the 5k to the full marathon, and everything in-between, there’s something for everyone.
Flying Pig Marathon
May 4 & 5, 2024
Cincinnati, OH
Questions? Email Hayley@IgnitePeace.org.

Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit
2024-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
The 2024 Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit brings together 600 passionate and visionary leaders to share inspiring, forward-thinking, and solution-oriented ideas that propel us toward a healthier, more resilient, sustainable, and equitable future. Join us for an action-packed day featuring 80+ speakers, an expo, an art show, and live performances.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER

Peace Potluck (In-Person)
2024-04-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Peaslee Neighborhood Center, 215 E 14th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202
Bring a dish to share with neighbors and hear from Dr. Paul Morrow and Dr. Jamie Small from PREVENTS-OH, a project of the Human Rights Center at the University of Dayton. Preventing Radicalization to Extremist Violence through Education, Network-Building and Training in Southwest Ohio (PREVENTS-OH) aims to respond to the risk of domestic violent extremism through education, dialogue and trainings in collaboration with partners in Southwest Ohio.
Peace Potluck
Thursday, May 16
6:00 – 8:00PM
Peaslee Neighborhood Center*
*Free Parking – parking passes will be provided upon arrival.

Retreat for Adults with Special Needs
2024-04-27
Last spring the Office for Persons with Disabilities (OPD) hosted the first retreat for adults with special needs. The NET (National Evangelization Team, WWW.NETUSA.ORG) shared the gospel through words, music, and skits. Fr. Kyle Schnipple listened to confessions and celebrated Mass with those who attended. It was a beautiful day for our friends and family who attended.
Due to the wonderful response and needs of our adult friends with special needs throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, we will be hosting two NET retreats in 2024. Save the date for our northern NET Retreat on March 23rd (location and time TBA) and southern NET Retreat on April 27th (location and time TBA). Fr. Kyle Schnipple will be the celebrant again this year. If you would like to learn more about the upcoming retreats, please email Lisa Averion LAVERION@CATHOLICAOC.ORG to receive updates on time, location, and registration. Registration will open on Feb. 1st.

Earth Day Special: TREES, the Givers of Life (Virtual)
2024-04-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Increase your knowledge of TREES and TREE PROGRAMS in our region. In this virtual program, our speakers will inform us about the tremendous importance of trees in our communities, their role in our ecosystem, in our physical and spiritual lives, and how they help in restoring our planet’s environment! Learn about local community tree programs and how you and/or your congregation can participate. As always, we will provide our audience with a Toolkit of resources on this topic.
Register here to attend this program!
Our Speakers:
Susan Fox, a Tree Steward from Cincinnati, OH
Chris Smyth, Director, Common Orchard Project, Green Umbrella, Cincinnati, OH
Bennet Kottler, Restoration Project Director, the Mill Creek Alliance, Cincinnati, OH
Program Host:
Becca Desai, Co-Chair, Education/Lifestyles Working Group,
Faith Communities Go Green (FCGG)
