10/06/2026
On September 27, local community members gathered at the Coppell Arts Center to celebrate the International Day of Peace and Faith Fest, organized by our Coppell Interfaith group. The afternoon was dedicated to peace, understanding, and connection among people of different faiths and backgrounds.
The program began with a moment of silence, inviting everyone to pause and reflect on the meaning of peace. This was followed by a welcome from Coppell Mayor Wes Mays, a special thank you to Laci McKinney who leads the City of Coppell’s ONE COPPELL program and remarks from local religious leaders representing eleven different faith traditions. Each leader shared a unique perspective from their own faith while expressing a common hope for peace, compassion, understanding, and unity. The program concluded with three youth performances, each one contributed to the sense of unity and connection among those in attendance.
After the program, everyone was invited to explore tables representing the various faith groups in the community. Each table offered a glimpse into its faith and values through displays, games, food, and activities. This gave people an opportunity to ask questions, listen to one another, try new foods, and learn about different traditions. Rather than focusing on differences, people enjoyed discovering the things they could share. The spirit of peace and connection was truly present that afternoon.
Seeing over 150 people from different faiths come together was a beautiful reminder that good happens when we look beyond our differences, build relationships, serve together, and find common ground.
