Mission
The mission of Circle the City with Love - Cleveland 2016 is to embody the power of love that brings peace and justice to our city, our country and our world through the simple act of holding hands and standing together as one in intentional silence at an important moment in our history.

VIsion
On the afternoon of July 17th, the day Cleveland officially welcomes the Republican National Convention to the city, thousands of Cleveland area citizens representing the diversity of Northeast Ohio will hold hands for 30 minutes in silent, peaceful reflection across a historic bridge that unites Cleveland's east and west sides and encircle the city's historic origins - the Hope Memorial Bridge connecting Lorain and Carnegie Avenues. In addition, faith and peace related groups across Cleveland will be encouraged to form circles of reflection at the same time at locations of their choosing.
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Event Origin
The idea for this event originated with Sr. Rita Petruziello, inspired by the song, "Circle the City with Love."

As the founding director of River’s Edge in Cleveland , a Congregation of St Joseph sponsored ministry,

Sr. Rita wanted to demonstrate the ministry's mission of "personal and societal transformation so that all life will thrive." The Congregation of St. Joseph has agreed to be the fiscal agent for the event.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 13, 2016

PRESS CONTACT: Joy Roller

circlecitywithlove.com

Circle the City with Love Changes Starting Location to West End of Lorain-Carnegie Bridge

Due to the large number of expected attendees, the meeting location of Circle the City with Love has changed to the west side entrance of the Lorain-Carnegie (Hope Memorial) Bridge at Lorain Avenue and W. 20th Street instead of the St. Ignatius parking lot. All participants are asked to meet on the Bridge at 1:00 PM on Sunday, July 17th and encouraged to take public transportation via the RTA to the W. 25th Street rapid station or Bus # 20, #51 or #22 and walk to the Bridge entrance.

Participants coming from the east side can meet at the Wolstein Center to purchase or pick-up pre-paid Stand for Love T-shirts. Limited bus service will be available to transport them to and from the west side bridge entrance. Participants are encouraged to arrive at the Wolstein Center by 1PM.

The Lorain-Carnegie Bridge will be totally closed to vehicular traffic. No portable toilets will be available. All participants are encouraged to bring their own water. The schedule for the event is as follows:

1:00 PM Arrive at Bridge where T-shirts can be picked up and purchased
1:45 PM Program starts
2:15 PM Step off to Circle the City with Love
3:00 PM Stand in silent love and reflection
3:30 PM Dismissed

After the demonstration of love on the bridge, all participants are encouraged to attend the KEEP THE PROMISE’ FREE CONCERT at the Wolstein Center at 5:00 PM (Doors open at 4:00 PM) with Keynote Addresses by civil rights leaders Dr. Cornel West and actress Diane Guerrero. Performances by Grammy Award-winning ban, The Roots, Jussie Smollett (FOX’s Empire television series) and Grammy Award-winning contemporary gospel duo, Mary Mary.

In order to avoid long lines on Sunday, it is strongly recommended that participants pick up their STAND with LOVE T-Shirts on Saturday July 16, at Saint Ignatius High School, Lorain Avenue and West 28th Street, 10:00am - 2:00pm. T-Shirts can also be purchased on both Saturday and Sunday. $10 CASH PLEASE.

The mission of Circle the City with Love - Cleveland 2016 is to embody the power of love that brings peace and justice to our city, our country and our world through the simple act of holding hands and standing together as one in intentional silence at an important moment in our history. For more information go to: circlecitywithlove.com.

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