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The Mission of the Interfaith Coalition on Energy (ICE)

We guide congregations to use measurably less energy, to purchase energy at lower cost, and to anticipate and prevent problems with mechanical and electrical systems within their buildings.

Our mutual goal is to create money for community service while practicing environmental stewardship.

Founding Guiding Principles for ICE

ICE is guided by the following five principles:

Organize as a non-profit project within Philadelphia's religious community.

Gather measured energy data from each building, and follow where the data lead.

Represent only the best interests of congregations.

Develop a copyright-free legacy of research and reports that can be used when non-renewing energy becomes less abundant and more costly.

Seek funding only from people of faith - congregations and denominations - rather than from corporations, foundations, utilities or governments.

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The Mission of the Interfaith Coalition on Energy (ICE) We guide congregations to use measurably less energy, to purchase energy at lower cost, and to anticipate and prevent problems with mechanical and electrical systems within their buildings. Our mutual goal is to create money for community service while practicing environmental stewardship.

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My example of pluralism in action is during this COVID pandemic when a church in my hometown collaborated with another church of a different religious background and helped provide food for people in the pandemic. 

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My example of pluralism in action is during this COVID pandemic when a church in my hometown collaborated with another church of a different religious background and helped provide food for people in the pandemic. 

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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Easton

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UUFE has been a part of the Talbot County Interfaith Coalition Against Hunger since its inception over thirteen years ago. To help combat the increasing problem of hunger in the community, this group of nine local faith congregations decided to expand on the winter Wednesday soup kitchen that was already running at Asbury United Methodist Church. We began making and delivering lunches throughout the year to people in Easton. During four winter months, Asbury provides soup and bread, with other congregations helping with desserts and fruit. On the rest of the year, each congregation acts independently on the assigned week and members of Asbury participate weekly with each group. Approximately 95-100 people, who are referred by the county Health Department and faith groups, receive lunches every Wednesday.

Coalition volunteers also bring lunches for each weekday to the six people in the Ridgeway House shelter in Easton. The shelter is run by the Neighborhood Services Center. Our turn, shared with Grace Lutheran Church, is every 2 nd and 4 th Sunday for their Monday lunches.

Each November at Asbury UMC, Thanksgiving dinners are prepared and delivered. We served about 175 people for Thanksgiving, 2016. Volunteers purchase food for the shelter lunches and Thanksgiving dinners. Our Social Justice Committee pays about $520 per year for the cost of UUFE's Wednesday lunches.

The Talbot County Interfaith Coalition Against Hunger is comprised of nine faith groups within Easton:

Asbury United Methodist Church

St. Mark's United Methodist Church

Christ Church of Easton

Temple B'nai Israel

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Easton

Third Haven Friends Meeting

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

Grace Lutheran Church

Small Interfaith Group

Volunteers are needed and welcomed to be part of the above projects. See our UUFE Events Calendar for the dates we prepare lunches at UUFE. For more information or to volunteer, contact Mary Young.

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Interfaith Coalition Against Hunger - Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Easton

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"IHA helps strengthen communities by providing affordable housing and also give them opportunities and the support they need to improve the quality of life and economic stability for seniors, working families and individuals."

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IHA strengthens communities by providing affordable housing opportunities and supportive services to improve the quality of life and economic stability for seniors, working families and individuals.

IHA History

For over twenty years, IHA has maintained a clear vision to create and preserve quality affordable housing to meet the needs of the residents of the communities we serve.

Through the generosity of our loyal donors, a dedicated Board of Directors and a hard-working staff of highly qualified, mission driven individuals, IHA has become the region's leading nonprofit affordable housing developer.

We are most proud of:

- Creating nearly 1,400 affordable housing units
- Investing over $230 million in Maryland and Pennsylvania
- Receiving more than 30 awards of excellence for our accomplishments

IHA's approach is innovative and ambitious. With a strong passion for mission combined with excellent business practices, we are uniquely structured to quickly and professionally respond to all opportunities to provide high quality affordable housing.

Our housing programs include affordable homeownership opportunities and rental home communities. IHA manages all of its rental homes, ensuring responsiveness to residents' needs and long term investment in the neighborhoods we serve. Our community-friendly approach means that the needs of neighbors will always be taken into consideration as well. We work hard to ensure that our homes are a source of pride for residents and an asset to their communities.

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IHA strengthens communities by providing affordable housing opportunities and supportive services to improve the quality of life and economic stability for seniors, working families and individuals. For over twenty years, IHA has maintained a clear vision to create and preserve quality affordable housing to meet the needs of the residents of the communities we serve.

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Sow, Grow, Harvest and Build a Community ! Come Join the fun by contacting Sr. Asma , Sr. Fizza or Masjid Admin Asmacheema1@yahoo.com (210) - 382- 4467 Jazak Allah Khair ! Next ISF Garden Club Meeting -Sunday July 12th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM -

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The Interfaith Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is composed of 38 national faith organizations that come together to advocate for national legislation and public policies that protect all people from domestic and sexual violence, with particular concern for women and families. As a national coalition representing millions of congregants and constituents from diverse religious communities, our moral, religious and ethical commitments guide our work in ending violence against women.

Recognizing that domestic violence survivors often turn to their religious leaders and houses of worship for support, guidance and refuge during times of abuse, Jewish Women International convened the first-of-its-kind Interfaith Domestic Violence Coalition in 2007 to unite the collective energies and visions of faith communities to advance federal domestic violence legislation. Today, the Coalition also works to advocate for legislation that addresses sexual violence, international violence against women, funding for anti-gender based violence programs, and a variety of other issues.

The Coalition meets bimonthly to consider legislative initiatives, sponsor Congressional briefings and educational events, and participate in advocacy days. The Coalition works collaboratively with national secular domestic and sexual violence organizations creating a powerful and dynamic partnership.

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Interfaith Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence - JWI

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Programs

IHA has changed the landscape of affordable housing through a variety of programs for low to moderate income residents in Maryland and south-central Pennsylvania. Programs include home ownership, rental homes and supportive services.

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Get Involved

IHA relies on the generous donations it receives annually from individuals, businesses, foundations and the faith community. There are a variety of ways to donate and we gladly accept gifts of property, goods and services, as well as time and talent.

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IHA has changed the landscape of affordable housing through a variety of programs for low to moderate income residents in Maryland and south-central Pennsylvania. Programs include home ownership, rental homes and supportive services. Learn More " IHA relies on the generous donations it receives annually from individuals, businesses, foundations and the faith community.

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Student Groups

Spiritual Life Council

Advisor: Jigna Shah

Student advisory board for Spiritual Life, comprised of students from diverse religious, spiritual, and philosophical traditions. The group engages in interfaith dialogue, leadership development, and event collaboration. Apply to serve on the Spiritual Life Council.

Multi-faith/Spiritual Student Network

Advisor: Jigna Shah

Subsribe to this listserve to connect to a network of Multi-faith and Spiritual students on campus.

Flyer | Student Leaders: Allison S. Reed, Kévin O. Irakóze | Advisor: Michael Schnabel, Eric Shutt

QTPOC Spiritualities is a student group for LGBTQIA+ Black, indigenous, and person-of-color (BIPOC) students who want to explore faith, ethics, and spiritual life in community with each other. You can sign up for our listserv or join our facebook group.

Community Resources

Hyde Park and Kenwood Interfaith Council
Sounds of Faith, Harran Productions Foundation
The Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions
Interfaith Worker Justice
Interfaith Youth Core
Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago
Niagara Foundation, Center for Interfaith Engagement
Soul Space Interfaith

Spiritual Life is happy to provide resources for LGBTQ students who wish to find a religious, spiritual, and/or philosophical student group or community which fully welcomes them into ritual observances and leadership roles.

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Advisor: Jigna Shah Student advisory board for Spiritual Life, comprised of students from diverse religious, spiritual, and philosophical traditions. The group engages in interfaith dialogue, leadership development, and event collaboration. Apply to serve on the Spiritual Life Council. Advisor: Jigna Shah Subsribe to this listserve to connect to a network of Multi-faith and Spiritual students on campus.

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State Of Belief

Each week, the Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy offers listeners critical analysis of the news of religion and politics, and seeks to provide listeners with an understanding and appreciation of religious liberty.

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Each week, the Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy offers listeners critical analysis of the news of religion and politics, and seeks to provide listeners with an understanding and appreciation of religious liberty.

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InterFaith Council of Metropolitan Washington

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IFC provides a platform for faith communities to unite as one voice for the respect and dignity of all.

Upcoming Programs

Annual Concert

Join us for our 41st Annual (Virtual) Concert on November 19th. Learn more

Executive Director's Corner

Welcome to IFC's new Executive Director, Reverend Dr. David Lindsey! We invite you to read his reflection as he steps into his new role.

MLK Multifaith Program

2020 Vision for Justice: Honoring the Past and Inspiring the Future is postponed until 2021. Learn more.

WIROC

WIROC (Washington Interfaith Response and Outreach Coalition) is a grassroots initiative of the IFC. It initiates public demonstrations of solidarity by and for individuals and communities in the DMV proactively as well as in response to religiously motivated threats and attacks. Learn more.

Social Service

IFC played a key role in the establishment of the Capital Area Food Bank, the Coalition for the Homeless, Garden Resources of Washington (GROW), and the Coalition of Homeless and Housing Organizations. Learn more.

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InterFaith Council of Metropolitan Washington

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IFC provides a platform for faith communities to unite as one voice for the respect and dignity of all. Annual Concert Join us for our 41st Annual (Virtual) Concert on November 19th. Learn more Executive Director's Corner Welcome to IFC's new Executive Director, Reverend Dr. David Lindsey!

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New Round of Grant Funding for Tree-Planting
We will be applying for more funding to continue the Trees for Sacred Places program in 2017. Our next round of funding may be open to congregations who can plant as few as 20 trees on their property. If your congregation has not been able to participate in the tree-planting program before due to the minimum number of trees to be planted, but could participate if the minimum number is as few as 20 trees, please reach out to Bonnie to put your name on our waiting list at bonnie@interfaithchesapeake.org or 410-609-6852.

Free Cisterns for Congregations in Prince George's County

Want to slow down the rainwater rushing off your congregation's roof? Want to reduce your Prince George's County Stormwater Fee? We can help! Grant funding secured by the Anacostia Riverkeeper is available to install cisterns at faith-owned properties.

These cisterns will store rainfall for non-potable water uses, or facilitate slow release after the storm. The project is no cost to the church and can alleviate flooding problems as well as reduce your property's contribution of polluted runoff.

If your congregation has a roof at least 500 square feet in size and you're interested to learn more, please contact us. Already six congregations in the DC Metro Area have installed cisterns. What better way to draw your members into a deeper conversation about our responsibility to minimize negative impacts on shared water resources. For more information, contact Bonnie Sorak at bonnie@interfaithchesapeake.orgor 410-609-6852.

Annual Chesapeake Bay Watershed Forum
The theme for this year's Watershed Forum is "A Personal Call to Action". The Forum is open to anyone, and provides specialized information on watershed improvement practices and strategies for encouraging behavior change. IPC will be offering several workshops at the Forum this year, too! Come join us September 30-October 2 in Shepherdstown, WV. Click HERE for conference agenda, details, and registration.
Hurry to Get a Free Water Audit for Your Congregation! Time is Running Short
If your congregation is located in Baltimore City or County and it hasn't yet had a FREE water audit NOW is the time to sign up. Learn more HERE. To schedule your water audit and register for Blue Water Congregations Click HERE.
Building Greater Partnerships
We work hard to inspire people of faith to care for the Earth and broker the resources they need to take action, such as grant funding, technical support, and organizational support. We have ideas for how to achieve even more together, but we need to know more about you to continue building on our partnership. By knowing where you live and worship, we can connect you to other people of faith in your region who are working on similar things. Please fill our out Stay Connected form so that we can provide more customized support to you and your congregation.

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the ADDED bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization. It's easy to begin. Simply click HERE and select Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake, Inc. as your charitable organization of choice. That's it!! Next time you shop online, make sure you start at AmazonSmile and IPC will receive .5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases.

Upcoming Events and Volunteer Opportunities

Become a Master Watershed Steward. Information session , Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center. Click HERE to register.

- to Rain Barrel Workshop by Blue Water Baltimore - Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center, 1000 Frankfurst Ave. Baltimore, MD 21226 RegisterClick H ERE to register.

-Taste of the Chesapeake, , Annapolis - we gladly support our partners, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, by announcing their annual fundraiser. Click HERE for details.

- Chesapeake Bay Watershed Forum - annual conference offering excellent workshops on watershed restoration and community engagement. Click herefor more details

- Blue Water Congregations Celebration. Congratulations to all the congregations in Baltimore City and County that have participated in this program.

- Outreach and Restoration Grant deadline. Contact Abbi Huntzinger at AHuntzinger@cbtrust.org or 410-974-2941 x106 with questions.

October 1 - Greening the Church - Opportunities and the Shrine Mont Example. 9 am, Orkney Springs, VA. Click HERE to register or for more information.

October 1 - 3rd Annual St. Luke's Blue & Green Festival for the Restoration of Back Creek. 11 am - 3 pm (rain date Oct. 8) Click HERE for more information.

- Montgomery County Watershed Restoration and Outreach Grant deadline. For questions contact Grant Manager Jeffrey Popp at JPopp@cbtrust.org or 410-974-2941, ext. 103.

Volunte er and In-Kind Needs

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New Round of Grant Funding for Tree-Planting We will be applying for more funding to continue the Trees for Sacred Places program in 2017. Our next round of funding may be open to congregations who can plant as few as 20 trees on their property.

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Our COVID-19 Response

Interfaith is here for people in their time of need. During this crisis, we are helping quadruple the number of families. Our neighbors need us now more than ever. You can make an impact on the lives of those in need through our "Emergency Fund."
Make a Gift Today

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Interfaith is here for people in their time of need. During this crisis, we are helping quadruple the number of families. Our neighbors need us now more than ever. You can make an impact on the lives of those in need through our "Emergency Fund." Make a Gift Today

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Advocating for Lasting Stability in Our Community

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Interfaith Works (IW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides emergency shelter, supportive housing, essential needs, and employment programs to over 35,000 residents of Montgomery County, MD, located within the DC Metro area, every year.

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Winter Warmth Drive is on!
Interfaith Coalition's annual Winter Warmth Drive helps neighbors throughout Whatcom County.

Please donate your gently-used or new winter coats (no clothing, light jackets, or non-winter items) for kids and adults.

Launder, then place into a plastic bag that is labelled on the outside with the number and sizes of coats (adult 2X and 3X, and kid sizes especially needed), and twist-tie shut (no knots please). Because of COVID-19 concerns, we cannot accept unbagged coats.

Where to Donate Winter Coats:

Bellingham: Coat bags can be dropped off at the Bellingham Senior Center (315 Halleck St.) on Monday, Oct. 19, 11:30am to 1:30pm, and Wednesday, Oct. 21, 4pm to 6pm.

Blaine: Go to this website for drop-off sites and distribution info: blainecap.org/winter-coats/

Ferndale: Drop-off coats at United Church of Ferndale on Saturday, Sept. 19th, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. There is a drive-thru area where bags can be dropped off. Masks are required at this site. Canned food donations for the Ferndale Food Bank are also being accepted at this time.

Coat bags can also be dropped off at any Banner Bank location in Bellingham, Lynden, and Blaine, until October 16.

Coat Distributions:

Bellingham coats will only be distributed through organizations and agencies serving people in need. We apologize - because of COVID concerns we will not be able to respond to individual orders or requests.
Some coats may be available in November at the Hope House in Bellingham. Call then to confirm: (360) 671-8702

Blaine coats will be distributed in October through assigned appointment times. Pre-registration is required. Go to blainecap.org/winter-coats/ for more info.

Ferndale: Coats will be distributed in October through the Ferndale Food Bank pickups.

Deming: Coats will be distributed in October through the Foothills Food Bank pickups.

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📹Share your examples of pluralism in action here. After posting your example, comment on at least two other student posts. My example is below

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Link to Interfaith Coalition of Washington County

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HARC Hike

The HARC Hike for Hunger & Hope will now be a VIRTUAL event! Participants can hike anytime between Saturday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, anytime of the day that's convenient, anywhere that safe social distancing can be maintained. Proceeds will benefit HARC programs, including Micah's Backpack, which continues to provide nutritious food to food-insecure children in Washington County, even during this global pandemic.
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Interfaith Coalition of Washington County - Hagerstown Area Religious Council

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Top HARC Hike The HARC Hike for Hunger & Hope will now be a VIRTUAL event! Participants can hike anytime between Saturday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, anytime of the day that's convenient, anywhere that safe social distancing can be maintained.