December 1 — Commemorate World AIDS Day through worship, remembrance, witness & hope
Local AIDS activists, clergy and concerned citizens all will highlight the face of Hoosiers in this world-wide health crisis, give attendees an opportunity to remember those that they have lost to HIV/AIDS, uplift and encourage all in attendance in the on-going fight to combat this crisis and raise awareness of HIV/AIDS and its impact on people here in Indiana.
When: Monday December 1, 6:00 PM
Where: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis
Free. For information contact Jason Grisell, chair; (317) 630-1805 jgrisell@thfgi.org
This program will feature Ambassador Randall Tobias; Dr. Kent Millard; Marion County Health Department director, Dr. Virginia Caine; and (Ms.) Jerry Burkman of the Indiana State Department of Health. In addition, local AIDS activists, clergy and concerned citizens will be present to participate. This hour-long program is designed to highlight the face of Hoosiers in this world-wide health crisis, give attendees an opportunity to remember those that they have lost to HIV/AIDS, uplift and encourage all in attendance in the on-going fight to combat this crisis and raise awareness of HIV/AIDS and its impact on people here in Indiana.
The Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt will display panels from the quilt and performers from St. Luke’s Singers and the Indianapolis Men’s & Women’s Choruses will display their musical talents live. A reception will follow the program.
The Circle City HIV/AIDS Coalition is a non-profit community action group comprised of HIV/AIDS prevention organizations and individuals from secular and faith-based backgrounds in HIV education who are interested in prevention efforts that combat HIV/AIDS and supportive efforts that impact HIV positive persons across Indianapolis and its surrounding areas.
