Mya Jones shares the universality of music with third grade students from Heir Force Community School.
Dean Brown | The Lima News
LIMA — The Center for Peace and Reconciliation is an organization dedicated to promoting peace and harmony among individuals and groups in the Lima area that have experienced conflict or tension. The center typically operates on the principles of dialogue, understanding and forgiveness to help bridge divides and foster a culture of peace.
Megan Croy, pastor at Trinity United Methodist Church, said, “We just really want a space to bring people together and to learn how to honor one another’s differences.”
Committed to promoting peace, reconciliation, justice, unity and love through education, equity and empowerment, the center presented its first program to 21 third grade students from Heir Force Community School. “Building Bridges of Peace” used story, art and music to explore ways that the students can build bridges of peace across cultures.
Mya Jones shared the universality of music. She said, “You can connect with anyone through music.” Gina Daughtry read the book “Change Sings,” and the students discussed ways to change and that they can be the change needed in this world. Maha Zehery shared the culture of Egypt with the students during snack time.
Dr. Willie Heggins, administrator at Heir Force Community School, said, “The kids have an opportunity to not only interact with themselves as classmates but interact with different people here in the city of Lima that all come from different backgrounds and to share experiences through music, art, and literature.”
The Center for Peace and Reconciliation will serve as a hub for individuals and organizations dedicated to promoting peace, reconciliation, justice, unity and love.
Reach Dean Brown at 567-242-0409
