The Interfaith Association of Central Ohio (IACO) aims to build a multi-faith community that fosters harmony, appreciation, and respect among different faiths. Its purposes are to create an inter-religious community based on understanding, friendship, and trust; educate about various faith traditions; provide interfaith worship and ceremonies; and promote social justice, peace, and human dignity. IACO has hosted numerous events over the years including prayer services, panels, dances, lectures, and open houses focused on bringing different faiths together.

1. Interfaith Association of Central Ohio (IACO) The mission of IACO is to build a multi-faith community which fosters harmony, appreciation, and respect among different faiths.

3. 25th Anniversary Prayer Service: Calling for the Spirit of Peace – November 19, 2010

4. Interfaith Panel on Spiritual Literature for Children Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade - October 2010

5. Main Event: Faith in Motion - Sacred Dances, Spiritual Expressions from East and West – August 2010

6. You're Gonna Marry Who?: Interfaith Marriage in the New Millennium - May 2010

7. Social Entrepreneurship in an Interfaith Context : Joshua Stanton (Founding Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Inter-Religious Dialogue) – November, 2009

8. Main Event: The Sounds of Praise & Prayer – August 2009 Music and prayers by 8 faiths!

9. Vigil for Justice at Mt. Vernon Public Square to focus attention on hate crime committed against local Latino youth – July 2009

10. Interfaith Open House: Hindu Temple - July 2008

11. Interfaith Open House: Butalia Home - August 2008

12. Children of Abraham Exhibit at ISNA conference - September 2008 Islamic Society of North America conference in Columbus - Over 20,000 Muslims attended

13. Children of Abraham Exhibit at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church - September 2008

14. Interfaith Open House: IACO Office - May 2009

15. Multifaith Dinner for Sikh-Catholic Bilateral Interreligious Dialogue Retreat - May 2009

16. Faith to Faith: Face to Face (F2F2) International Peacemaking Training Summer Camp for 2009

17. Interfaith Open House: Race Unity Day at Baha’i Center - June 2008

18. Main Event: Understanding Religion through Art by Dr. Susan Huntington, OSU – October 2008 Art exhibits by 8 faiths!

19. Interfaith Memorial Service for the Homeless - December 2008

20. Monthly Spiritual Sharing Dialogue at Columbus Public Library & Jung Haus Sale of interfaith calendars Sale of Religion in Ohio book Display booth at International Festival Speakers Bureau IACO website and e-newsletter Member of North America Interfaith Network (NAIN) Ongoing Strategic Planning Other Accomplishments

22. Interfaith Association of Central Ohio 57 Jefferson Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43215 Phone: 614-849-0290 Email: [email_address] Website: www.iaco.org Interfaith Association of Central Ohio (IACO)