Thursday, July 7th - 10:00 - 11:30 AM EST The Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY), diverse faith leaders and Campaign to Close Rikers, hosted an “Interfaith Vigil in response to the crisis on Rikers Island” on July 7th, 2022, at the City Hall Park. The Interfaith vigil … [Read more...] about Interfaith Vigil in Response to the Crisis on Rikers Island
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ICNY Statement on Women’s Rights and Religious Freedom
Protecting religious freedom and promoting civic engagement - two of the core peace strategies practiced by the Interfaith Center of New York for a quarter of a century - are particularly vital here in New York, one of the most diverse cities in the United States. Regrettably, … [Read more...] about ICNY Statement on Women’s Rights and Religious Freedom
Faith leaders, anti-Rikers advocates hold vigil for lives lost in city jails (News 12, Brooklyn)
To be directed to News 12's original article and video Click Here Advocates from the Interfaith Center of New York and leaders from religious communities joined in arms to mourn the nine lives lost in custody of the Department of Corrections this year. They said they won’t rest … [Read more...] about Faith leaders, anti-Rikers advocates hold vigil for lives lost in city jails (News 12, Brooklyn)
Interfaith Vigil in Response to the Crisis on Rikers Island
Thursday, July 7th - 10:00 - 11:30 AM EST Join the Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY), diverse faith leaders, and Campaign to Close Rikers, for an Interfaith Vigil responding to the crisis on Rikers Island. This interfaith vigil will engage and educate New Yorkers about the … [Read more...] about Interfaith Vigil in Response to the Crisis on Rikers Island
March June 11 from noon to 4 pm at Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn: Take Action to Demand Universal Background Checks on Guns
Join March For Our Lives (2018 winners of ICNY's James Parks Morton Interfaith Award) in Brooklyn at noon to demand universal background checks now. Let our Senators know we need them on board, here's a list with their contact information: https://bit.ly/3LUY9aT … [Read more...] about March June 11 from noon to 4 pm at Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn: Take Action to Demand Universal Background Checks on Guns