Welcome to the Interfaith Community of Schenectady, Inc.
Celebrating over Forty-five Years of Interfaith partnerships ~ est.1971
Our objectives...
- To foster greater understanding of the beliefs and practices of all people.
- To oppose bigotry and racism of any sort or manner.
- To share ideas, concerns and resources among the member congregations, as well as individual members.
- To promote cooperation in social action working through existing social agencies.
- To support the chaplaincy work at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Center.
Our history...
The Interfaith Community of Schenectady was established on November 17, 1971. It is the first organization in New York State to encourage membership of diverse religious organizations and institutions. Our goal is to foster dialogue and create better understanding among groups of different faiths. Membership is open to all individuals, churches, synagogues, mosques, temples , congregations and institutions. Interfaith Community is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization primarily financed through individual and institutional memberships, charitable bequests and donations.
Our activities...
IFC of Schenectady sponsors six to eight Virtual Program Gatherings per year. These programs are on a multitude of topics regarding interfaith efforts, current events, social issues and more. We have brought and continue to bring outstanding lecturers, clergy and speakers to the Schenectady area. These virtual meetings are hosted on Zoom.
IFC supports the chaplaincy program at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Center.
IFC publishes about 4-6 newsletters a year.
IFC recognized outstanding interfaith and community service by awarding the James Stamper Community Service and Robert & Dorothy Ludwig Interfaith Award annually.
In the "pre-Covid world", IFC sponsored dinner gatherings, an annual Interfaith Friendship Celebration and other events. Beginning in the fall of 2020, we have moved to virtual program gatherings.
Please see our events page for our virtual program gathering information.
IFC supports the chaplaincy program at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Center.
IFC publishes about 4-6 newsletters a year.
IFC recognized outstanding interfaith and community service by awarding the James Stamper Community Service and Robert & Dorothy Ludwig Interfaith Award annually.
In the "pre-Covid world", IFC sponsored dinner gatherings, an annual Interfaith Friendship Celebration and other events. Beginning in the fall of 2020, we have moved to virtual program gatherings.
Please see our events page for our virtual program gathering information.
