"This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness." - The Dalai Lama On Monday, January 7, the Very Rev. James Parks Morton celebrates his 83rd birthday. Still … [Read more...] about Birthday Greetings to ICNY’s Founder, Dean James Parks Morton!
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Heifer International – Congregational Resources
Since 1944, Heifer International has helped more than 15.5 million people in over 125 countries, including the United States, become self-reliant through sustainable agricultural practices. Heifer International works on the ground and hand-in-hand with impoverished communities, … [Read more...] about Heifer International – Congregational Resources
ICNY January 2012 E-Announcements: Marshall Meyer Retreat on Homelessness, Micro-Grant Application, and MLK Day Observance
ICNY's E-Bulletin for January is here! … [Read more...] about ICNY January 2012 E-Announcements: Marshall Meyer Retreat on Homelessness, Micro-Grant Application, and MLK Day Observance
Feature from ICNY’s Annual Report: Reverend Riddle Reflects on Domestic Violence Training
“We’re the people’s healers, not the people’s police.” That’s what Rev. Louis Riddle heard when he tried to get other chaplains involved in ICNY’s Domestic Violence Training Program for Religious Leaders. So Rev. Riddle just went himself. He wanted to get knowledge to help … [Read more...] about Feature from ICNY’s Annual Report: Reverend Riddle Reflects on Domestic Violence Training
Feature from ICNY’s Annual Report: Kaur Sisters’ Religious Leader Reflects on Domestic Violence Training
Arvind Kaur lost her sister to domestic violence, but despite her training in psychology, she had not come to terms with the tragedy. Arvind described her sister as a pretty, thoughtful PhD in cancer research with a zeal for life, who was always head of her class and excelled in … [Read more...] about Feature from ICNY’s Annual Report: Kaur Sisters’ Religious Leader Reflects on Domestic Violence Training
