One Love Gala 2018: The Power of Love

Apex Consulting Greater Toronto One Love Gala

One Love Gala 2018: The Power of Love

The One Love gala was inspired by Bob Marley’s song one love!

Some six years ago, when diversity chaplaincy was under threat, thanks to a Minister who thought otherwise, I was sitting distraught and this song was playing. I thought to myself that we must have an event that both celebrates our work with those incarcerated and advocates for the continuation of this crucial service. The name suited it so much as interfaith leaders and people from all walks of life joined us for an evening of much love!

Those incarcerated gets a second chance in Canada. That is the very teachings of our Faiths. We live and let others live. Chaplains do not sit in the jury box. They are there with a compassionate heart and a listening ear, holding hands with the men and women who approach them for spiritual direction, throughout their journey.

Many such individuals have passed the boundaries of the prisons and have reintegrated into society successfully. Their stories inspire those who aspire to change. We must honor them in their journey. For many, these transformative years have renewed their faith and given them a chance to forgive.

To make a theme that speaks to our mental crisis- we say: The Power of Love!

First Nations are a crucial foundation of Canada and world politics. We can only learn to love if we are prepared to forgive. We are letting the stories of diversity chaplains, successful inmates and Interfaith communities serenade us with Five Awards- the Malcolm X, Tayyibah Taylor, Ghulam Sajan, Lyla Ali and Carl Jadunandan awards that nite!

Dress Code: formal Gala wear.

Color theme: Red, Black and White

After party theme: #HAVEFUN!

Hash tag: #ThePowerOfLove

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AGENDA:

Program: 7pm to 9pm

National Anthem

Guest Speakers: Former inmates; Interfaith Chaplains; Politicians

Fundraiser: Riad Ouarzazi https://www.roctraining.com/

Dinner

9:00 pm to 1:00 am

Entertainment - Dj Riyad

Desert

Door prizes