From March through June of this year, the Supreme Court of the United States released their opinions on court cases relating to a number of topics affecting Americans around the country and in Colorado. As many of these cases will impact policy in Colorado, the policy team at the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado has beenContinue reading “How are the Supreme Court’s recent rulings going to affect you in Colorado?”
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Achieving Democracy Together
Voting Rights & Louisiana v. Callais As people of faith and conscience, we know that voting rights are essential to a just, democratic society; they relate to our common values of human dignity and justice, our struggles for civil rights, and the responsiveness of our government to the needs of our communities. This is whyContinue reading “Achieving Democracy Together”
Religious Liberty at 250
As we approach our nation’s 250th anniversary, we find ourselves standing at a historic crossroads. We are navigating a season of profound political and cultural friction—weathering the harsh and systemic impact of Project 2025, and with it, the emboldened use of faith not to uplift people, but to divide us, control us, and limit ourContinue reading “Religious Liberty at 250”
Our Shared Values in Action: Interfaith’s 2026 Legislative Report
The Path Forward for Colorado As we look back on another year under the golden dome, the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado is proud to share our 2026 Legislative Report. The year came with big debates, complicated questions, and another difficult budget. Our work at the legislature continues to be rooted in the belief that faithContinue reading “Our Shared Values in Action: Interfaith’s 2026 Legislative Report”
Become an Interfaith Poll Chaplain Today!
The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado is deeply committed to protecting democracy and engaging communities across Colorado. We rely on our incredible network of values-aligned congregations, faith leaders, and partners to promote and help in this work. Civic engagement is a key way that we work to ensure these protections. As stated in our logo, weContinue reading “Become an Interfaith Poll Chaplain Today!”
Colorado’s June Primary Election
On June 30th, 2026, Colorado will be holding primary elections for all major and some minor parties in Colorado. As part of Interfaith Alliance of Colorado’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that voters have the best chance to engage civically through the ballot box, we have put together a supplemental resource to our Vote Your ValuesContinue reading “Colorado’s June Primary Election”
Condemning Acts of Hate and Building Bridges of Understanding
A Message from Our CEO: Moving Forward in 2026 At times of grief, we as human beings tend to turn inward. At times of fear, communities become more insular. At times of division, we seek out those whose experiences mirror our own. This is a normal part of our biological make-up, which tells us thatContinue reading “Condemning Acts of Hate and Building Bridges of Understanding”
Congratulations to Our 2025 Force for Good Award Recipients!
We are thrilled to announce this year’s Force for Good Award Recipients! Thank you so much to all who joined us on November 13th to help us celebrate these dynamic awardees from across the great state of Colorado! And, a special thanks to our sponsors for supporting our work together! The Force for Good AwardContinue reading “Congratulations to Our 2025 Force for Good Award Recipients!”
Democracy, Religious Freedom, and Vulnerable Communities: Inside Interfaith’s Strategic Plan
For over year, our Board of Directors and Staff have been hard at work defining, planning, and implementing our new Strategic Plan! While I values remain the same, we embark on our new strategic journey with a renewed and refined purpose tailored to this moment. In this pivotal time for our democracy, our national organizationContinue reading “Democracy, Religious Freedom, and Vulnerable Communities: Inside Interfaith’s Strategic Plan”
CEO Shara Smith named Chair of Religious Affairs for NAACP of CO-MT-WY
The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado is thrilled to announce that our very own Shara Smith, CEO of the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, has been named the Chair of Religious Affairs for the NAACP Colorado – Montana – Wyoming State Conference! The NAACP CO-MT-WY provides leadership and resources for Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming’s local branches, whileContinue reading “CEO Shara Smith named Chair of Religious Affairs for NAACP of CO-MT-WY”