We are thrilled to announce that our fabulous CEO, Shara Smith, will be receiving the Roots of Progress Award from Progress Now Colorado for her leadership in Interfaith’s work towards protecting Reproductive Rights in our state! As one of the co-chairs for the coalition that supported the Coloradans for Protecting Reproductive Freedom Campaign, Shara wentContinue reading “Interfaith CEO, Shara Smith, Selected for 2025 Roots of Progress Award!”
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Do You Vote Your Values?
The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado knows that we all bring our values to voting, whether we are aware of it or not. Our values impact how we interact with the world, how we understand policy changes, and how we engage civically. Civic engagement is an important element of living out our values in the world.Continue reading “Do You Vote Your Values?”
Don’t Miss 2025 Force for Good!
Every year, Interfaith is proud to gather with change-makers from across Colorado to enjoy community, learn from one another, and to celebrate the work happening throughout our great state to protect our shared values as people of faith and conscience. We invite you to join us for this year’s Force for Good Reception and Awards:Continue reading “Don’t Miss 2025 Force for Good!”
A Message from Interfaith Alliance National CEO, Rev. Paul Raushenbush
Just one week ago, the horror of political violence tore our nation’s fabric once again. Since that day, rhetoric of war, threats of retribution, and the blatant suppression of free speech has hung like a cudgel over our society. Many of us are feeling frightened, angry and wary as the future of our democracy seemsContinue reading “A Message from Interfaith Alliance National CEO, Rev. Paul Raushenbush”
Our 2025 Supreme Court Digest
As a longstanding interfaith organization that works deeply on policy that impacts people of faith and conscience, the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado welcomes you to our 2025 Supreme Court Digest. Understanding the cases and opinions coming from the U.S. Supreme Court helps us stay engaged in and respond to a dynamic legal and policy landscape.Continue reading “Our 2025 Supreme Court Digest”
The Johnson Amendment: What Faith Communities Need to Know
Since the 1950’s, the Johnson Amendment to the United States Constitution has been a key piece in protecting the separation of church and state. However, religious extremists that wish to blur the lines between church and state have been slowly working to chip away at this vital demarcation. As discussed in a previous post, weakeningContinue reading “The Johnson Amendment: What Faith Communities Need to Know”
The Erosion of a Critical Boundary Between Religion and Government
In a new I.R.S court filing stating that churches and other houses of worship can endorse political candidates to their congregation, we see the latest attempt to erode the boundaries between government and religious institutions. As Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Vice President of Programs and Strategy at Interfaith Alliance, states, “This move represents a grave threat toContinue reading “The Erosion of a Critical Boundary Between Religion and Government”
Happy Independence Day!
July the 4th – the day we celebrate the founding of the United States of America, when people seeking freedom from a government tied to one religion said “enough!” Although our founders themselves fell short of the ideal that all are created equal, they still set a lofty goal that we still strive to bringContinue reading “Happy Independence Day!”
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”
Jimmy Carter on Faith in Public Service
WORDS FOR THE WEEK: 1/13/2025 I think you can apply the principles of your faith in your service to the public, but you should not use your political authority to extoll your own faith at the expense of others … I don’t think the President of the United States should extol Christianity, if he happensContinue reading “Jimmy Carter on Faith in Public Service”