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Organization
Dutchess County Interfaith Council, Inc
History
formed in the early 1970's by forward thinking members of the Dutchess County Council of Churches. The Council of Churches was formed in 1946 with a membership of 24 Christian Protestant churches, brought together for the purpose of ecumenical co-operation.
City
Poughkeepsie, New York, USA
Website
http://www.dutchesscountyinterfaith.org
Values
to bring a spiritual perspective to community issues
Vision
the good of the people and for reconciliation among all races and conditions and ideologies
Mission
to promote understanding and respectful relationships among diverse faith communities by offering opportunities for education, worship, fellowship and service together
Goals
To bring a spiritual perspective to community issues To weave the thread of community by honoring the diversity of religious expression and ethnic background.
Approach
promote local interests and confront community issues such as race relations, public housing, social action, religious education, prison chaplaincy, prisoner re-entry and draft counseling
Structure
executive, board, member congregations
Scale
Moderate
Scope
Local
Activity
Community worship services, annual CROP walk, music festival, fairtrade bazaar, interfaith story circles, poverty forums
Religion
Christian
Words
community, respect
Acronym
DCIC
Contact
9 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Email
office@dutchesscountyinterfaith.org
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