Message from ICNY Executive Director Dear Friends, April at The Interfaith Center of New York brings exciting programs and events around New York City. ICNY will be kicking off our Youth Program, promoting a Muslim Catholic panel “Religion, Racism, and Theology” and signing … [Read more...] about Spring Galas, Holi Festival, and Taize NYC: ICNY’s E-Bulletin for April is Here
New & Noteworthy
WOMEN RISING: A conversation on equality from diverse women’s perspectives
Please Join Us! In celebration of International Women's Month, the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in collaboration with GABRIELA NY, Interfaith Center of New York, New York Asian Women's Center (NYAWC), Women Connecting Women, Women in Islam Inc. and partner organizations … [Read more...] about WOMEN RISING: A conversation on equality from diverse women’s perspectives
“Everything I Do is an Expression of My Call” – Faith Leader Spotlight on Reverend Bob Brashear
Homeless people often bed down on the steps of New York City churches at night, as their only place of refuge. But at West Park Presbyterian Church on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, they not only find a place to rest through the night, but are given the hope of getting off the … [Read more...] about “Everything I Do is an Expression of My Call” – Faith Leader Spotlight on Reverend Bob Brashear
Case Study Discussion of Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act
Date: Thursday, April 2 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Arnold & Porter LLP, 399 Park Avenue (between 53rd and 54th Streets), New York, NY 10022-4690 The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) is intended to protect houses of worship and … [Read more...] about Case Study Discussion of Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act
“Sacred Spaces for Seeking Common Ground,” by Rabbi Joseph Potasnik
Sacred Spaces for Seeking Common Ground by Rabbi Joseph Potasnik Executive Vice President, New York Board of Rabbis, and ICNY Board Member One of the greatest challenges of any pluralistic organization is the synthesis of unity of spirit and diversity of thought. The New … [Read more...] about “Sacred Spaces for Seeking Common Ground,” by Rabbi Joseph Potasnik
