ICNY is delighted to announce the 2016 Religious Worlds of New York three week summer institute that will help teachers teach more effectively about American religious diversity. The Religious Worlds institute is a project of ICNY and Union Theological Seminary, with support … [Read more...] about 2016 Summer Institute “Religious Worlds of New York: Teaching the Everyday Life of American Religious Diversity”
“Seeking God in Different Ways” – Pope Francis’ prayer for Inter-religious Dialogue
Roman Catholic Popes have been publishing a monthly prayer intention since the 1880s. But January 2016 is the first time that the Holy Father has published a video to go with that intention. Pope Francis' prayer intention: That sincere dialogue among men and women of … [Read more...] about “Seeking God in Different Ways” – Pope Francis’ prayer for Inter-religious Dialogue
Celebrating the life, Mourning the passing of Judge Judith Kaye
The Interfaith Center of New York celebrates the life and mourns the passing of Judge Judith Kaye, the first woman Chief Judge of the State of New York who served from 1993 until 2008 as an outstanding jurist and effective administrator. Judge Kaye was a reformer and innovator in … [Read more...] about Celebrating the life, Mourning the passing of Judge Judith Kaye
NYC to Appoint Civilian to Monitor Police’s Counterterrorism Activity
After settlement of court cases, "New York City will appoint a civilian monitor to review police surveillance tactics like those that targeted Muslims" - NY Times The Interfaith Center of New York extends congratulations to ?Majlis Ashura -Islamic Leadership Council- of New … [Read more...] about NYC to Appoint Civilian to Monitor Police’s Counterterrorism Activity
Birthday Greetings to ICNY’s Founder, Dean James Parks Morton!
Today, January 7, the Very Rev. James Parks Morton celebrates his 86th birthday. Still our leader and friend, Dean Morton honors us each day with his kindness, humor and wisdom. Grateful as ever, we look to him as a role model of faithful living and wish him the happiest of … [Read more...] about Birthday Greetings to ICNY’s Founder, Dean James Parks Morton!
