Sunday, June 28  ·  3:30–5:30 PM  ·  Bethel International UMC

Immigration in Central Ohio: What Should We Know? What Can We Do?

A community conversation on one of the most pressing issues of our time.

Join the Interfaith Association of Central Ohio (IACO) and Bethel International UMC for an engaging and informative community conversation focused on immigration in Central Ohio. This event will explore what's happening in our region, what we need to know, and how we can take meaningful action together.

Doors open at 3:00 PM. Light refreshments and snacks will be available before the program. A dessert bar follows at 5:30 PM. The venue closes promptly at 6:00 PM.

Event Details

When: Sunday, June 28 — Doors at 3:00 PM · Program 3:30–5:30 PM

Where: Bethel International UMC — 1220 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH

Cost: $15 General Admission — 100% of proceeds go to IACO

Registration deadline: June 22

Moderator & Panelists

Moderator: Julie Carr Smyth — Ohio Government & Politics Reporter, The Associated Press

Vincent Wells — Immigration Attorney

Dr. Dorothy Hassan, Ph.D. — Executive Director, Our Helpers and CORRNA

Anisa Liban — Westerville City School Board Member

All are welcome — whether you're deeply familiar with immigration issues or just beginning to learn. Come ready to listen, ask questions, and discover how you and your faith community can help.