Meridian Street UMC presents: Flight from Syria Refugee Stories
The 5 year conflict in Syria has led to the greatest refugee crisis of our time with nearly 13.5 million registered refugees and displaced people, half are children. Hear the stories of families who fled their homes in Syria and were resettled in Indiana. Lunch will be made by refugee families for a donation.
This event is sponsored by Meridian Street and the Syrian American Council Indianapolis.
Schedule of Events
11:15am- 12:15pm Lunch
12:15pm Welcome Rev. Matt Landry
12:20pm Faith Reflection Rabbi Scott Fox – Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation
12:30pm Overview of Syrian Conflict – Nora Basha
12:50pm Refugee Families’ Stories – Nora and Families
1:20pm Q&A
1:25pm Wrap Up – Action Steps and Invitation
Terri Morris Downs – Executive Director of the Immigrant Welcome Center
Megan Hochbein – Director of Outreach & Immigration of Exodus Refugee
1:30pm Conversation in Parlor with Immigrant Welcome Center and Exodus Refugee with donuts and coffee
