Reverend Riddle came to ICNY and CONNECT's domestic violence training program so that he could help a neighbor in need. But what he discovered was, as he describes in the video below, a "revelation": that he himself was an abuser. "Here I (was) trying to find a way to help … [Read more...] about Reverend Riddle’s Revelation
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ICNY applauds progress on NYPD Inspector General legislation
The Interfaith Center of New York welcomes yesterday’s news that Speaker Christine Quinn has reached a “broad agreement” with the sponsors of the Inspector General legislation that would introduce an important mechanism for oversight of the New York Police Department, and that … [Read more...] about ICNY applauds progress on NYPD Inspector General legislation
Witness to Transformation – Anushavan Margaryan discusses Domestic Violence Training Program for Religious Leaders
No one at Interfaith Center is a better witness to how domestic violence training transforms religious leaders and their ministries than Anushavan Margaryan, ICNY's program associate for Civic Connections and Domestic Violence. With the DV program since it began in 2010, … [Read more...] about Witness to Transformation – Anushavan Margaryan discusses Domestic Violence Training Program for Religious Leaders
Exodus Conversations
Beginning Monday, March 18 Location: www.exodusconversations.org In response to rising anti-Muslim sentiment in America, three distinguished writers, a Jew, a Christian and a Muslim, began an extended discussion to explore the story of the Exodus, the ancient saga of the … [Read more...] about Exodus Conversations
ICNY honors selection of Pope Francis and the interfaith peacemaking legacy of St. Francis of Assisi
The Interfaith Center of New York joins Roman Catholic New Yorkers in honoring yesterday's selection of Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina who has chosen the name Pope Francis I. ICNY celebrates the legacy of the new Pope's namesake, St. Francis of Assisi and his extraordinary … [Read more...] about ICNY honors selection of Pope Francis and the interfaith peacemaking legacy of St. Francis of Assisi
