WELCOME WEEKEND
September 13th-15th, 2024
Join IC Compassion for a series of events celebrating our vibrant and diverse community September 13th through 15th, 2024
Towncrest Neighborhood
Garage Sale
Saturday, September 14th 8:00AM - 2:00PM
Post a sign and enjoy meeting your neighbors, who will give you money for your unwanted things! Bring household donations to the Iowa City Church of the Nazarene.
Rock the Block!
Towncrest Block Party
Friday, September 13th 2:00PM - 5:00PM
The festival kicks off with a lively block party in the Towncrest area featuring music, information booths with giveaways, and $1 tacos and free lemonade and water in Jabez Café. We aim to create a welcoming atmosphere for both long-time residents and newcomers.
Educational Program and Potluck
Friday, September 13th 5:30PM - 7:30PM
We look forward to a special session focused on welcoming new neighbors to foster understanding and connections among diverse community members. We will have two discussion panels with speakers sharing their stories about their journey to Iowa. Culturally diverse potluck with sustainable dinnerware used and encouraged. Bring a dish to share and enjoy the stories!
Intercultural Interfaith
Community Service
Iowa City Church of the Nazarene
Sunday, September 15th 11:00AM - 12:30PM
Join us for a celebration of unity and diversity. This interfaith service will emphasize our shared values and commitment to welcoming all. Individual blessing and appreciations to each of our Welcome Weekend volunteers will be conferred.
Welcome Festival Intercultural Celebration
Mercer Park
Sunday, September 15th 1:00PM - 4:00PM
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Following our interfaith service, we invite everyone to Mercer Park just up the street for a multicultural celebration that includes live music, a free meal and a variety of foods to sample, children's activities and cultural displays that highlight the richness of our community.
Sponsors
In Kind Donations
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Dairy Queen Eastbury Dr. Iowa City - Dilly Bars​
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Sue Kirk- ground beef