Cincy Multifaith Calendar

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Interfaith Collaboration Grants

InterfaithCincy, in partnership with A Blessing to One Another, is offering Interfaith Community Engagement Grants. Any Faith community or any faith-based youth group that partners with a faith community or youth group from another faith tradition to work on a community engagement project can apply. To view the grant application, please click here. For Information and application form contact Dr. James Buchanan at A Blessing to One Another at interfaithcincy@gmail.com.

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Cincy Interfaith Groups

Cincy Interfaith Groups

The following is a list of organizations that are committed to working together toward a more interfaith Cincinnati.

AMOS Project AMOS Project

“The AMOS Project is a multi-congregation, social justice community organization. We organize congregations around community issues that impact the poor and working families. We develop the leadership skills of people to be active in public life. We are motivated by faith traditions and inspired by American Democracy.”

LocationCommunity Development, Food & Clothing, Justice & Worker’s Rights

CAIN CAIN – Churches Active In Northside

CAIN is a neighborhood ministry that transforms lives and inspires hope by providing nutritious food, crisis assistance, resources, and compassion in a way that respects human dignity and builds a more vibrant community.

LocationEducation & Family, Food & Clothing, Housing & Homeless

The Caring Place The Caring Place

The Caring Place was established in 1982 by a coalition of churches serving Golf Manor, Kennedy Heights, Pleasant Ridge, and Silverton. Our goal is to provide a variety of services to members of our communities who find themselves in need of food, clothing, furniture, rent and utility assistance, family development and support groups.

LocationEducation & Family, Food & Clothing

Cincinnati Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice Cincinnati Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice

“CICWJ was found in 1997 by religious leaders and is affiliated with Interfaith Worker Justice. The group organizes and educates to improve wages, benefits and working conditions for workers, especially low-wage workers, and supports collective bargaining rights.”

LocationJustice & Worker’s Rights, Policy

City Gospel Mission City Gospel Mission

“Founded by James N. Gamble of Procter & Gamble in 1924, City Gospel Mission helps the homeless and hurting break the cycle of poverty and despair … one life at a time.”

LocationFood & Clothing, Housing & Homeless, Case Management

Concerned Clergy of Avondale Concerned Clergy of Avondale

Education & Family, Food & Clothing, Justice & Worker’s Rights, Community Development

The Faith Alliance The Faith Alliance

Mission: To develop a spirit of ongoing collaboration between the Cincinnati Police Department and Faith Based Communities in District 3 (the communities of South Fairmont, North Fairmont, Milvale, South Cumminsville, and Roll Hill) will improve the quality of life for all who live, work, or play here.

For further information contact: George Southerland gsoutherland@zoomtown.com

LocationEducation & Family, Food & Clothing, Community Development

Faith Alliance Coalition Team - District 3

Faith Alliance Coalition Team – District 3

Mission: To develop a spirit of ongoing collaboration between the Cincinnati Police Department and Faith Based Communities in District 3 (the communities of South Fairmont, North Fairmont, Milvale, South Cumminsville, and Roll Hill) will improve the quality of life for all who live, work, or play here.

For further information contact: George Southerland gsoutherland@zoomtown.com

LocationEducation & Family, Food & Clothing, Community Development

Faith Community Alliance of Greater Cincinnati Faith Community Alliance of Greater Cincinnati

Faith Community Alliance of Greater Cincinnati (FCA) is a non-profit organization formed more than twelve years ago whose purpose is to be a forum for the sharing of information and community action. The FCA represents clergy, community leaders and representatives of social services who meet monthly, sharing information in an open dialogue about the critical issues that are affecting our community as well seeking counsel on how to raise public awareness. It has often served as a conduit between the community and local government.

The Grail The Grail

We are an international women’s movement empowering women to work for world transformation. We are committed to social transformation, spiritual search, ecological sustainability, and the release of women’s creative energy throughout the world.

Community Development, Environment, Justice & Worker’s Rights, Spirituality & Dialogue

Intercommunity Justice & Peace Center (IJPC) Intercommunity Justice & Peace Center (IJPC)

“We are a coalition of faith-based organizations and individuals who work together to educate around justice issues, take collaborative action and do public witness. We address local, national and international concerns focusing on economic justice, women’s issues, human rights, racial equality, peace and the environment.”

LocationJustice & Worker’s Rights

Kids4Peace Kids4Peace

Founded in Jerusalem in 2002, KIDS4PEACE is a global movement of Jewish, Christian & Muslim youth, dedicated to ending conflict and inspiring hope in divided societies around the world.

Through a network of local chapters, Kids4Peace operates five international summer camps and a six-year, year-round program for more than 250 Palestinian, Israeli and North American youth. Read more..

Education & Family, Community Development

Interdenominational Ministers Alliance Interdenominational Ministers Alliance

“Working together to accomplish what we can’t do individually.”

LocationJustice & Worker’s Rights

Interfaith Business Builders (IBB) Interfaith Business Builders (IBB)

We are an organization of people and congregations from the Cincinnati religious community. We are conducting a community economic development campaign by creating employee owned cooperative businesses. Co-ops, as they are called, offer people a dramatic opportunity to exercise new control in their lives.

LocationCommunity Development, Education & Family

Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati

Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati provides homeless families emergency shelter and hospitality through interfaith communities and works with families to find and retain stable housing.

LocationHousing & Homeless

Inter Parish Ministry Inter Parish Ministry

“Our mission is: To provide food, clothing and other communal support to those in need and to empower clients with information, support and services to improve their lives.”

LocationCommunity Development, Food & Clothing

Loveland Inter-Faith Effort L.I.F.E. Loveland Inter-Faith Effort L.I.F.E.

Loveland Inter-Faith Effort (L.I.F.E.) was organized in 1998 by a group of individuals supported by area churches and the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department as a food pantry to serve clients in the Loveland School District. The organization obtained 501(c)3 status and is now supported by 9 area churches, the Loveland Schools, area businesses, and the community at large.

Our main focus continues to be the Food Pantry. On average, 246 families, or about 495 individuals, visit the pantry each month. Eligibility for our programs is based on Federal guidelines using an income to family size ratio. Most of our pantry items come from individual contributions and local food drives. In an effort to target what is needed at the pantry, a weekly e-mail is sent to over 130 community individuals and several churches. To sign up to receive the weekly e-mail, contact us at lifefoodpantry@yahoo.com

Food & Clothing, Case Management

MARCC MARCC – Metropolitan Area Religious Coalition of Cincinnati

“marcc is a coalition of judicatories. By JUDICATORIES, we mean the local, decision-making bodies of national denominations.Each of these judicatories is a valid, autonomous body. MARCC is a coalition, a way of enabling these 16 Jewish, Roman Catholic, Muslim, Protestant and Unitarian-Universalist judicatories to work together on a few, agreed-upon, local social concerns to make life better for people in metropolitan Cincinnati.”

LocationSpirituality & Dialogue, Policy, Justice & Worker’s Rights

MEAC - Madisonville Education and Assistance Center MEAC – Madisonville Education and Assistance Center

To offer help and hope to our neighbors in crisis by meeting their basic needs and providing education that enables them to navigate their way out of poverty.

LocationEducation & Family, Food & Clothing

Mercy Neighborhood Ministires Mercy Neighborhood Ministires

Inspired by the vision of the Sisters of Mercy, we promote the empowerment of individuals with a special focus on disadvantaged women and seniors through proven programs that educate, foster self-sufficiency and support enhanced quality of life.

LocationFood & Clothing, Education & Family, Case Management

Mount Healthy Alliance Mount Healthy Alliance

Provides services for those in need, including food pantry, summer and after-school programs, wellness, optical clinic, and more.

Location

SEM SEM Southeast Eccumenical Ministry

“The SEM Food Pantry, located on Beechmont Avenue in the heart of Mt. Washington, is a major supplier of food and financial aid to the needy of the Mt. Washington-Anderson Township-western Clermont County area. In 2009, the Pantry served more than 11,700 needy clients.”

LocationFood & Clothing

Ohio Interfaith Power and Light Ohio Interfaith Power and Light

‘Ohio Interfaith Power and Light (OhIPL) is the Ohio chapter of The Regeneration Project’s national Interfaith Power and Light network. We are a growing community of dedicated volunteers and staff helping Ohio faith communities conserve energy, become more energy efficient, and promote renewable energy in response to climate change. Founded in 2007, OhIPL works with Ohio congregations to become better stewards of God’s creation.’

Environment

Over-the-Rhine Faith Alliance Over-the-Rhine Faith Alliance

In the inner-city it is sometimes necessary to work together in order to maximize resources and effect real change. The OTR Faith Alliance is attempting to do just that. We meet monthly to announce new programs, compare ministry, work together in various efforts, and help to build God’s Kingdom in Over-the-Rhine.

LocationFood & Clothing, Community Development

Cincinnati Interfaith Workers Center Cincinnati Interfaith Workers Center

“The Cincinnati Interfaith Workers Center(CIWC) was established in March 2005 to mobilize, educate, and organize low wage and immigrant workers to achieve positive systemic change. The goal is to provide workers with the tools and support they need to transform their workplaces and communities as a whole.”

LocationJustice & Worker’s Rights

Valley Interfaith Food and Clothing Center Valley Interfaith Food and Clothing Center

“Valley Interfaith Food & Clothing Center is the preeminent volunteer organization in the upper Millcreek Valley, dedicated to helping the less fortunate in our thirteen-community area.”

LocationFood & Clothing, Education & Family, Community Development

Women's Interfaith Network of Cincinnati Suburbs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Women’s Interfaith Network of Cincinnati Suburbs

In 2006, a small group of women came together from different religious and cultural backgrounds. They were motivated by the same desire to learn about each other and bring that learning to the larger community. Today this group includes Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Sikhs, Christians – Presbyterians, Catholics, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Methodists, Lutherans, and a few of us who have homes in more than one community. We meet regularly and have sponsored many events theses past years to promote education, friendship and service.

Our Mission: The Women’s Interfaith Network of the Cincinnati Suburbs is a diverse group of women seeking to promote leaning opportunities among different cultures and religious faiths through open discussion, community service and outreach.

Contact Us: wincsgroup@gmail.com

Community Development, Spirituality & Dialogue

 

The Interfaith Center at Miami University (Oxford, OH)

We are a safe, welcoming interfaith space inviting our local, and global, communities to engage in dialogue, education and service.

The Interfaith Center’s mission is to invite people from diverse secular, spiritual, religious traditions to participate in each other’s practices in order to cultivate appreciative understanding and friendships. We seek to unify people of all faiths, and no faith, around common moral, social and ethical concerns in order to build a more just and equitable society.

 

EquaSion

EquaSion, formerly known as the Bridges of Faith Trialogue, is a non-partisan civic organization founded upon interfaith dialogue that works to develop educational and community service programming to foster greater understanding, respect, compassion, inclusion, and engagement for all people and faith communities in Greater Cincinnati and beyond.

Living our mission everyday through compassion and collective action, we engage people of all faiths to discover their shared humanity and spirituality, and to work together for an equitable and just community for everyone.