October 14, 2024
Lou Douglas Lecture Series on Public Issues features panel of local faith leaders
Join UFM Community Learning Center for two events focused on unity, diversity and peace across faiths as part of the Lou Douglas Lecture Series on Public Issues. Together, we'll explore how to build stronger, more inclusive communities.
Lou Douglas Lectures seek to extend understanding of public policies with a focus on social justice issues. They contribute to the general education of K-State students and others on campus and in the community by presenting speakers who propose public policy that deals progressively and democratically with the roots of social, political and economic issues.
The following Lou Douglas events are free, open to the public and kid friendly:
At 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the K-State Student Union Forum Hall, join a panel of local faith leaders for a discussion on fostering understanding and collaboration across different faiths. Panelists include representatives from the Manhattan Jewish Congregation, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Manhattan Mennonite Church, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Manhattan, Bethel AME Church, the Baha'i faith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and others.
From 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, come together for a hands-on afternoon of community peace building at the Douglass Activity Center, 900 Yuma St. There will be various activities for all ages. We welcome volunteers to help with setup, supervise craft projects and assist with cleanup. If you'd like to help, please contact linda@tryufm.org. Additionally, we are accepting donations of all sizes of winter coats, shelf-stable food and toilet paper at the event.
UFM Community Learning Center is a creative educational program serving Kansas State University, Manhattan and communities across Kansas. For more information visit tryufm.org or contact UFM at info@tryufm.org.