Peace In Our City

1400 Quitman Street,Denver CO 80204

23 March, 2022

Description

You're invited to hear several short stories on how to shift our current culture of violence into a culture of peace. You’re invited to a gathering to learn more about peacemaking in our current culture of violence and how we can walk in step with Jesus to uproot that culture and replace it with a culture of peace. Violence is on the rise in our city with Denver Metro receiving a national grade of “D” in overall safety and a “C-” for violent crimes. Chances are if you’re not directly affected, your neighborhood could be right next to those who are. As Christians what can we do to replace a culture of violence with a culture of peace? Though this is a heavy topic, the good news is, a thriving Church Body can actually shift a violent culture to a Kingdom culture. Please join in the conversation and learn more! Doors will open at 6:30 pm for appetizers and fellowship. Stories will begin at 7pm. Music & Worship will be led by Confluence Music Group The Presenters: Jonathan McMillan is a mentor, community activist, and Youth Violence Prevention Director for the City & County of Denver. He leads a newly developed strategic plan to reduce and prevent community violence. Ana Hernandez-Thallas, is the creator of Bella Joy Gardens, a city park and tribute to those who have lost loved ones to violence, and a memorial to her daughter Isabella Joy Thallas whose life was tragically taken by gun violence in 2020. Ana is involved with the City Council and she lobbied to pass "The Isabella Joy Act". Most importantly Ana is a mother to Lucia Grace, majoring in Criminal Justice, 2022, and her youngest Jacob Marcos who attends Cherry Creek High School. Glenn Garcia is the Lead Pastor of New Hope Ministries Central Denver & Coordinator of Safe Haven Denver. Safe Haven is a network of partners across the city that supports local faith communities in bringing healing to areas affected by violence & tragedy. HOSTED BY: SAFE HAVEN DENVER CONFLUENCE MINISTRIES PUBLIC PEACE INITIATIVE