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 eight to ten Assembly Dinner Meetings per year. These meetings consist of dinner followed by a program 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 meetings are hosted by various congregations around Schenectady County.
IFC also sponsors our Annual Friendship Celebration each October. This celebration our diversity in faith. Groups of different religious backgrounds from around Schenectady County and beyond share their gifts of food and entertainment at this wonderful event. The general public is welcome.
IFC supports ongoing activities such as the chaplaincy program at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Center and our "No Sweat Garage Sale". It's the easiest garage sale you'll ever help with! The No Sweat Garage Sale traditionally launches in June and runs through the summer months but "donations" are welcome any time. See our No Sweat Garage Sale page.
Our program year wraps up with our Annual Dinner Meeting each May.
IFC publishes about nine newsletters a year.
Please see our events page for our current events information.
IFC also sponsors our Annual Friendship Celebration each October. This celebration our diversity in faith. Groups of different religious backgrounds from around Schenectady County and beyond share their gifts of food and entertainment at this wonderful event. The general public is welcome.
IFC supports ongoing activities such as the chaplaincy program at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Center and our "No Sweat Garage Sale". It's the easiest garage sale you'll ever help with! The No Sweat Garage Sale traditionally launches in June and runs through the summer months but "donations" are welcome any time. See our No Sweat Garage Sale page.
Our program year wraps up with our Annual Dinner Meeting each May.
IFC publishes about nine newsletters a year.
Please see our events page for our current events information.
