We are devastated by the news of the violent attack in Boulder targeting a peaceful gathering. This was not just an attack on those participating in the gathering, but also on our entire community. While tensions are high, now is not the time to abandon our neighbors and friends. We must make connections with eachContinue reading “Interfaith Alliance of Colorado Statement on Attack in Boulder”
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A Huge Success! Interfaith’s Women’s Forum on Antisemitism & Islamophobia
Inspiring women and fabulous headwear – both were on full display at Interfaith’s Women’s Forum on Antisemitism and Islamophobia on April 28th! Nearly one hundred women from across Colorado gathered to enjoy tea, scones, mini sandwiches, and honor the history of women gathering over tea to connect, discuss, and build community. Our 2025 Women’s ForumContinue reading “A Huge Success! Interfaith’s Women’s Forum on Antisemitism & Islamophobia”
Join us for a Women’s Forum on Antisemitism and Islamophobia!
You are invited! Join the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado for our 2025 Women’s Forum on antisemitism and Islamophobia! This is a high tea event, and includes fragrant tea, mini sandwiches, and other goodies. Come dressed in whatever outfit makes you feel most fabulous, complete with your favorite big hat or fascinator! We are pleased to welcomeContinue reading “Join us for a Women’s Forum on Antisemitism and Islamophobia!”
History of Voting Rights in Colorado & the Colorado Voting Rights Act
On Monday, April 14th, the House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs committee will be hearing SB25-001, the Colorado Voting Rights Act (or “COVRA”). The bill, which already came out of the Colorado Senate, will protect Coloradans’ voting rights and help us build a more just democracy. Interfaith supports COVRA because it protects the accessContinue reading “History of Voting Rights in Colorado & the Colorado Voting Rights Act”
Religious Liberty and Public Education: A Necessary Partnership
The recent downsizing of the Department of Education has reignited discussions about the role of public education in maintaining fundamental American freedoms. Public schools are the only educational institutions that guarantee every student the freedom to practice—or not practice—a religion without coercion. This protection is in the First Amendment and is essential for maintaining aContinue reading “Religious Liberty and Public Education: A Necessary Partnership”
Immigration & Your Legal Rights
What Faith Communities Need to Know In light of some of the decisions made by the new administration, we are aware that things are shifting quickly for many faith communities. Given the recent increase in immigration activity, we think it’s important to provide some resources for faith families in Colorado. It is important to know yourContinue reading “Immigration & Your Legal Rights”
Are You Human or Humane?
Words for the Week: 2/10/2025 “The greatness of humanity is not in being human, but in being humane.” — Mahatma Gandhi
Transformation Begins with Determination
Words for the Week: February 3, 2025 Rev. Dr. Butler, Imam Ali, CEO Smith, Rev. Dr. Miller, and Rev. Dr. Mayes at the Blaxplanation event for History Colorado The task of building a better America – the best possible America – is one that requires the participation of every person. We should not wait forContinue reading “Transformation Begins with Determination”
Do You Desire to Lead, Or Merely to Be In Charge?
Words for the Week: January 27, 2025 We need leaders not in love with money, but in love with justice. Not in love with publicity, but in love with humanity. – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King
Will We Foster Chaos or Community?
WORDS FOR THE WEEK: 1/20/2025 Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The following is an except from the book entitled, America Will Be!, Conversations on Hope, Freedom, and Democracy, by Rev. Dr. Vincent Harding and Dr. Daisaku Ikeda. In this section, they are discussing Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s perspective on the impact ofContinue reading “Will We Foster Chaos or Community?”