The Interfaith Center of New York would like to affirm the importance of faith-based civic engagement, and honor the many contributions of New York's diverse faith communities to the wellbeing of the City. We also welcome this opportunity to affirm the bedrock principles … [Read more...] about ICNY Statement Following the Mayor’s Interfaith Breakfast
Statements
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
Statement on Anti-Black Domestic Terror in Buffalo
The Interfaith Center of New York extends our deepest condolences to the families of the 10 Buffalo residents who lost their lives to domestic terrorism and anti-black hate this past weekend. Our prayers are also for the three individuals injured, for those who witnessed the … [Read more...] about Statement on Anti-Black Domestic Terror in Buffalo
Statement on the Invasion of Ukraine
The Interfaith Center of New York concurs with Religions for Peace's recent statement that, "while human conflict may be inevitable in our world, war and violence are not . . [and that] peace is a matter of choice." For this reason we join people of faith and good will around … [Read more...] about Statement on the Invasion of Ukraine
A Statement on the Current Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Local NYC Perspective
As Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr and Jews prepare to celebrate Shavuot, the Interfaith Center of New York offers our deepest condolences to the families of Palestinian and Israeli civilians who have died in rocket fire and bombings during the past several days of fighting and … [Read more...] about A Statement on the Current Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Local NYC Perspective