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James Parks Morton In Memoriam

The Interfaith Center of New York mourns the death of our founder and friend, The Very Rev. James Parks Morton. A pioneer in interfaith work, peace-building, and environmental stewardship, Dean Morton created an organization for hundreds of grassroots faith leaders from African Diaspora, Buddhist, Christian, Jain, Jewish, Hindu, Humanist, Muslim, Native American, Shinto, and Sikh communities in New York City. After September 11, 2001, Dean Morton helped focus ICNY’s work increasingly on providing assistance to immigrant and disenfranchised religious communities while also bridging the divide between the city’s religious leadership and its secular civic institutions. Before founding the Interfaith Center in 1997, Dean Morton lead the Cathedral of St. John the Divine for 25 years. Our hearts are with Pamela, his family and all those who had the great fortune to know him.

The James Parks Morton Fund for Interfaith Justice at ICNY

Launched in January 2020 by The Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY) to honor the legacy of the late Very Rev. James Parks Morton, The James Parks Morton Fund for Interfaith Justice at ICNY was created to perpetuate Jim’s life’s mission to make New York safe for religious diversity.

What does “Interfaith Justice” at ICNY mean? It means bringing faith leaders to Albany, NY to advocate for children who are separated from their parents; it means forging multifaith coalitions to speak in one voice against hate crimes that victimize individual religious groups; and it means making sure that New Yorkers will not be discriminated against on account of their religious affiliation or immigration status.

Your gift to the The James Parks Morton Fund for Interfaith Justice at ICNY helps us continue Jim’s unique efforts to embrace diversity in pursuit of a better world. We are proud to do this work in his memory with the support of all those who loved him.

Click/Tap Here to Give to the James Parks Morton Fund

 

Thank you to those who have generously supported the Interfaith Center through the James Parks Morton Fund to date. Special thanks to a donor who wishes to remain anonymous and who generously raised over $1,500 on Facebook in honor of Mrs. Pamela Morton.

Anonymous

Stephanie Azzarone and Robert F. Rodriguez

Mary Ellin Barrett

Paul Baylock

Nicole Becker

Bruce and Veronica Bennett, Esq.

Bennett Berke

Katrina F. C. Cary

Suzie Cheatham

Susanna Coffey

Eric Crisman

Tom & Mary Croft

Harry Cunliffe

Lord Roger Cunliffe, FRSA

Francis and Katherine Cunningham

The Rev. Dr. Phyllis W. Curott

Drs. Lois and George de Menil

Carla DeSola Eaton

Stanley Fidanque

Gloria E. Fitzgerald

Jill Freeman

Jane Golden

Marion Greenup

Carrie Harris

Jane Hart

Anita Henriquez

Abby Stamelman Hocky

John Felbinger and Alice Korfman

Robert Larick

Rev. Peter and Margaret Larom

Paul Levy

Hans Li and Jennifer Kouvant

Joseph and Susan Liddicoat

Sita Likuski

Lily Auchincloss Foundation

Mino Lora

Jane Lumsden

Vivian Martin

Mary Meese

Calvin Mew

Jean Minkel

New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS)

Judith R. Pacht

Danny Politi

Zeyba Rahman

Professor Laurin Raiken

Caroline Ramsay Merriam and John Merriam

Dr. Betty Reardon

Christina Reed

Dori Selene Rockefeller

Rev. Dr. Victoria Jeanne Rollins

William P. Rosenthal and Roberta Lawson

Anne Rosenthal

Donald and Shelley Rubin

Mary Salstrom and Brent Porte

Nora Schaaf

Andrew and Helene Schattner

Rita Sherman

Shinji Shumeikai (Shumei Japan)

Jeffrey Slade

Anne Stenersen

Roger and Florence Stone

Lily Tang

Dr. Kazuko Tatsumura-Hillyer

Amoreena Torres

Bianca Torres

Lauren Torres

Nancy and Jose Torres

Sandra Torres

Trinity Church Wall Street

Jean Tyson

Monica and David Willard

Carol Worrell

*The James Parks Morton Fund for Interfaith Justice at ICNY will be used by ICNY where they are needed most and are unrestricted.

Links to Articles, Videos and More:

Videos with the Rev. James Parks Morton

A Conversation with James Park Morton

Press conference 9/13/01
On the ICNY
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