Rachel Siegel holds her daughters, Talia and Evelyn Siegel, as they sing hymns during the candlelight vigil at the close of the Interfaith Peace Walk on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (Drake S. Withers / WOUB)

Photos: Interfaith Peace Walk


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Participants in the Interfaith Peace Walk begin their route through the city, led by interns and volunteers from United Campus Ministries. (Drake S. Withers / WOUB)
Participants in the Interfaith Peace Walk begin their route through the city, led by interns and volunteers from United Campus Ministries. (Drake S. Withers / WOUB)

 

Bina Sitepu and his friend, Dimas Philipinanto (right) walk through College Green with others attending the Interfaith Peace Walk. Both are from Indonesia, and came to Athens to study botany. Dimas says that he doesnt believe in God, but that he wants people to exist in peace. (Drake S. Withers / WOUB)
Bina Sitepu and his friend, Dimas Philipinanto (right) walk through College Green with others attending the Interfaith Peace Walk. Both are from Indonesia, and came to Athens to study botany. Dimas says that he doesnt believe in God, but that he wants people to exist in peace. (Drake S. Withers / WOUB)

 

 

Keylee Wilkof holds her daughter, Aurelia, as she and her husband, Evan Wilkof (right) make their way down Mill Street with the rest of the group. (Drake S. Withers / WOUB)
Keylee Wilkof holds her daughter, Aurelia, as she and her husband, Evan Wilkof (right) make their way down Mill Street with the rest of the group. (Drake S. Withers / WOUB)

 

Jim Walker carries his daughter, Cerys Walker, with his son Seth Walker beside him during the Interfaith Peace Walk on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (Drake S. Withers / WOUB)
Jim Walker carries his daughter, Cerys Walker, with his son Seth Walker beside him during the Interfaith Peace Walk on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (Drake S. Withers / WOUB)

 

Participants in the Interfaith Peace Walk round the final corner before arriving at the Islamic Center of Athens, accompanied by President Duane Nellis (left) and his wife Ruthie Nellis. (Drake S. Withers / WOUB)
Participants in the Interfaith Peace Walk round the final corner before arriving at the Islamic Center of Athens, accompanied by President Duane Nellis (left) and his wife Ruthie Nellis. (Drake S. Withers / WOUB)

 

 

The Rev. Evan Young, of United Campus Ministries, delivers a sermon to participants of the Peace Walk on the steps of the Islamic Student Center.
The Rev. Evan Young, of United Campus Ministries, delivers a sermon to participants of the Peace Walk on the steps of the Islamic Student Center. (Drake S. Withers / WOUB)

 

Anne Sparks and other participants in the Peace Walk share matches to light candles during a candlelight vigil. (Drake S. Withers / WOUB)
Anne Sparks and other participants in the Peace Walk share matches to light candles during a candlelight vigil. (Drake S. Withers / WOUB)

 

Rachel Siegel holds her daughters, Talia and Evelyn Siegel, as they sing hymns during the candlelight vigil at the close of the Interfaith Peace Walk on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (Drake S. Withers / WOUB)
Rachel Siegel holds her daughters, Talia and Evelyn Siegel, as they sing hymns during the candlelight vigil at the close of the Interfaith Peace Walk on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (Drake S. Withers / WOUB)