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AlabamaThe Interfaith Alliance of Alabama Contact: Nick Foster at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of Alabama is located in Pelham. A Summit on Civility, featuring C. Welton Gaddy, Executive Director of The Interfaith Alliance, and six other religious leaders from different faiths took place at Samford University in Birmingham on September 21, 1999. The group has since consistently challenged the misuse of sacred texts in public places. Most recently, they held a public forum and engaged local politicians in a productive debate on the subject through the media. Alaska
ArizonaThe Interfaith Alliance of Tucson Contact: Ruth Davis at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it CaliforniaPasadena TIA Meeting Meeting Time: 7 p.m. local time Meeting Date: 4rth Tuesday of each month Meeting Place: Pasadena Public Library, Hastings Branch,3325 East Orange Grove Blvd. Contact: the Rev. Donna Byrnes,
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The Interfaith Alliance of Central California Location: Fresno Contact: the Rev. Bryan Jessup at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of Central California is actively promoting the positive role of religion in American life. ColoradoThe Interfaith Alliance of Colorado Location: Statewide Contact: Sr. Maureen McCormack at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.interfaithallianceco.org Summary: This alliance blasted off the ground with an excellent Summit on Civility featuring C. Welton Gaddy, Executive Director of The Interfaith Alliance. The group also held a successful press conference against posting the Ten Commandments in schools during the Colorado legislature's consideration of the subject. News & Commentary:
Meetup TIA of Denver, CO Location: Denver Contact: Dick and Sue Krepel at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Meetup TIA of Denver, CO is a local group that fosters discussions and action among people who share the core values of civility, human dignity and mutual respect. Meetings take place on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. local time in Denver. For meeting location, and to register to attend the next meeting, please visit www.interfaithalliance.meetup.com/26/. Connecticut
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FloridaThe Interfaith Alliance of Marion County Contact: Rabbi Sam Berman at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of Florida, Marion County Chapter is a vibrant organization is constantly sponsoring events around the Dunnellon area. They organized a STOP the HATE Vigil against hate violence on October 7, 1999. During 2000, they worked to promote the positive role of religion in the electoral process through the Call To a Faithful Decision program.
Contact: The Rev. Eugene Fernsler at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: The Heartland Interfaith Alliance works in the Highland county area and with other Florida Alliances on programs focusing on the role of religion. Previous programs have focused on issues surrounding religion and the public schools. They held a successful candidate forum during the 2000 election. GeorgiaGeorgia Interfaith Alliance Location: Union Point, Statewide Contact: The Rev. David Key at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of Georgia formed in 1996. This statewide network is co-chaired by the Rev. David Key in Union Point. HawaiiThe Interfaith Alliance of Hawaii Contact: Jo-Anna Nakata at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Mission: The purpose of The Interfaith Alliance Hawaii is to promote a positive and healing role in Hawaii with people of faith, good will and aloha, encouraging civic participation, facilitating community activism, and exposing religious and political extremism. IdahoThe Interfaith Alliance of Idaho Contact: TIA Idaho at
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Website under construction: www.tiaidaho.org Summary: As concerned people of faith and good will working to promote the positive healing role of religion in our state, The Interfaith Alliance of Idaho will seek to provide a platform for all people of faith and good will who seek to develop a positive role for religion as it impacts government and society.
Contact: Rev. Janie Gephardt at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Bill Haines at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The Interfaith Alliance of Idaho -- Sandpoint Contact: Rev. Nancy Copeland-Payton at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The Interfaith Alliance of Idaho -- Treasure Valley Contact: Jon Brown at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The Interfaith Alliance of Idaho -- Twin Falls Contact: Bill Haines at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
West Central Idaho Citizens' Task Force for Human Rights Contact: Gwen Kimball at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it IllinoisThe Interfaith Alliance of Central Illinois Contact: Rev. Michael Brown at
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Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of Central Illinois has broad congregational and interfaith support. They held a successful STOP the HATE Vigil against hate violence in the Fall of 1999 and 2000. TIA Meeting of Champaign-Urbana, ILLocation: Champaign-Urbana Contact: Colleen Vojak at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The Interfaith Alliance of Champaign-Urbana, IL is a local group that fosters discussions and action among people who share the core values of civility, human dignity, and mutual respect. Meetings take place on the 1st Monday of every month at 7 p.m. local time at the McKinley Foundation at Fifth and Daniels. To RSVP for the next meeting and to find out the meeting location, please contact Colleen Vojak at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Meetup TIA of Jacksonville, IL Contact: Josh Willets at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Meetup TIA of Jacksonville, IL is a local group that fosters discussions and action among people who share the core values of civility, human dignity and mutual respect. Meetings take place on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. local time in Jacksonville. For meeting location, and to register to attend the next meeting, please visit www.interfaithalliance.meetup.com/22/. Indiana
IowaThe Interfaith Alliance of Iowa Website: www.iowatia.org Contact: Connie Ryan Terrell at
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KansasKansas City Interfaith Alliance Contact: Jeff Forker at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: This alliance is currently forming in the Kansas City area MAINStream Coalition of South Central Kansas, An Affiliate of The Interfaith Alliance Contact: Connie Pace Adair at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: This alliance is currently planning and organizing events in the area.
Contact: Gene Garman at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of Southeast Kansas works to promote the positive role of religion in American life. The group holds several thoughtful and informative forums each year at Pittsburg State University's Campus Ministry Center. News & Commentary:
KentuckyThe Interfaith Alliance of the Bluegrass Contact: Rev. Mike Ward This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of the Bluegrass promotes the positive, healing role of faith in civic life, and challenges those who further intolerance and extremism. Meetup TIA of Lexington, KY Contact: Mike Ward at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Meetup TIA of Lexington, KY is a local group that fosters discussions and action among people who share the core values of civility, human dignity and mutual respect. Meetings take place on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. local time in Lexington at the Woodland Christian Church. The June Meetup will take place June 27 at Joseph Beth Bookstore. There will be no meetup in July. Louisiana
MaineThe Interfaith Alliance of Northern Maine Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of Northern Maine actively works to promote a positive and healing role of religion in public life, while challenging those who would manipulate religion to promote partisan gain. Maryland
MassachusettsThe Massachusetts Interfaith Alliance Contact: The Massachusetts Interfaith Alliance at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Sam Starobin at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: Since its inception in 1999, The Massachusetts Interfaith Alliance has established a network of religious and lay leaders in more than 70 communities. Five communities held STOP the HATE vigils in 2000, and eight in 2001. The Boston Vigils were endorsed by the Massachusetts Legislature and governor, as well as by more than 100 individuals and religious organizations. In 2002, Massalliance has developed partnerships with interfaith organizations in 40 communities, with the goal of providing immediate response to hate activities and creating a central clearing house where groups can share concerns and solutions. MichiganThe Interfaith Alliance of Michigan Contact:Harry Kooyman at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of Michigan has been active in protecting the public education system of the state. Minnesota
MississippiMississippi Interfaith Alliance Contact: Rev. Barton Boehm at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.tia-ms.org Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of Mississippi currently serves the Gulf Coast region of the state. They actively work to promote understanding between different faith traditions, mostly by organizing interfaith celebrations. MissouriKansas City Interfaith Alliance Contact: Jeff Forker at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: This Alliance is currently forming in the Kansas City area The Interfaith Alliance of Greater Saint Louis Contact: Carolyn Roedel at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of Greater St. Louis has been active in organizing STOP the HATE activities and protecting the constitutional separation of church and state. Montana
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New JerseyThe Interfaith Alliance of Central New Jersey Contact: Preston Scott at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or John Licitra at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it We are delighted to announce that a chapter of The Interfaith Alliance is forming in New Brunswick, NJ. New Mexico
New YorkThe Interfaith Alliance of New York State Contact: Ed Bloch at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website: www.tianys.org Summary: The Interfaith Alliances of New York State are constantly holding events and activities highlighting the positive role of religion in American life.
Contact: Sr. Gratia L'Esperance at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of Rochester promotes the positive, healing role of faith in civic life, and challenges those who further intolerance and extremism.
Location: Nassau County Contact: Rev. Mark Lukens at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: The Long Island Chapter of The Interfaith Alliance promotes the positive, healing role of faith in civic life, and challenges those who further intolerance and extremism. Meetup TIA of Hilton, NY Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Meetup TIA of Hilton, NY is a newly formed group looking to increase local membership. For more information, and to register to attend the next meeting, please visit www.interfaithalliance.meetup.com/31/. Meetup TIA of Schenectady, NY Contact: Jeff Germain at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Meetup TIA of Schenectady, NY is a local group that fosters discussions and action among people who share the core values of civility, human dignity and mutual respect. Meetings take place on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. local time in Schenectady. For meeting location, and to register to attend the next meeting, please visit www.interfaithalliance.meetup.com/25/. North CarolinaThe Triangle Interfaith Alliance Contact: Dr. Padmini Hands at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website: http://www.interfaithalliance-nc.org/ Summary: One of the most active alliances, Triangle TIA sponsors forums on different world religions and has held a vigil for each for each victim of murder in Wake County. Triangle TIA has also organized several standing committees to address the needs of the county. North Dakota
OhioThe Interfaith Alliance of Greater Cincinnati The Interfaith Alliance of Greater Cleveland The Interfaith Alliance of Southeastern Ohio Meetup TIA of Cincinnati, OH OklahomaThe Interfaith Alliance of Oklahoma Contact: Rev. Jeff Hamilton, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of Oklahoma has sponsored vigils commemorating the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing in recent years. They have become a recognized voice for the separation of church and state in Oklahoma. The Tulsa Interfaith Alliance Contact: Mr. Keith O. McArtorat at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: TIA-Tulsa works to ensure that an interfaith voice of religious traditions, based on mutual respect, is heard in public policy debates. They also work to uphold the principle of separation of church and state. OregonThe Interfaith Alliance of Northwest Oregon Contact: Lynn Hanson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Meeting Time/Date: TBA for January 2007. In the meantime, look for our Faith In Action series on the TIA calendar. The Interfaith Alliance of Oregon is a statewide group that fosters discussions and action among people who share the core values of civility, human dignity and mutual respect. Meetings take place on the TIA MEETING of Eugene, OR Contact: We are currently looking for a leader for this group. If you are interested please contact the Central Field office at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . TIA Meeting of Eugene, OR is a local group that fosters discussions and action among people who share the core values of civility, human dignity and mutual respect. Meetings take places on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. local time in Eugene. TIA MEETING of Florence, OR Contact: Sharon L Enga at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Meetup TIA of Florence, OR is a local group that fosters discussions and action among people who share the core values of civility, human dignity and mutual respect. Meetings take place on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. local time in Florence. For meeting location, and to register to attend the next meeting, please visit www.interfaithalliance.meetup.com/30/. PennsylvaniaSoutheast Pennsylvania Interfaith Alliance Contact: Rev Brian Flory at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: The Southeast Pennsylvania Interfaith Alliance promotes the positive, healing role of faith in civic life, and challenges those who further intolerance and extremism. The Interfaith Alliance of York Contact: Kate Bortner at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of York promotes the positive, healing role of faith in civic life, and challenges those who further intolerance and extremism. The Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania Contact: Rabbi Carl Choper at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania promotes the positive, healing role of faith in civic life, and challenges those who further intolerance and extremism. Website: www.tia-pa.org.
Contact: Sr. Mary Carol Bennett at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of Pittsburgh promotes the positive, healing role of faith in civic life, and challenges those who further intolerance and extremism.
Meetup TIA of Ambler, PA Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Meetup TIA of Ambler, PA is a newly formed group looking to increase local membership. For more information, and the register to attend the next meeting, please visit www.interfaithalliance.meetup.com/27/. Rhode Island
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TennesseeThe Interfaith Alliance of Middle Tennessee ADDRESS: 1016 18th Avenue, South Nashville, TN 37212 Contact: The Rev. Dr. Dan Rosemergy @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: The IAMT was founded in 1995 and is incorporated as a 'non-profit' organization in the State of Tennessee; and has federal 501.C3 status. It was one of the early chartered Alliances of TIA and has participated in all national programs and initiatives as well as many local and state issues since that time including: election cycle campaigns (Call to a Faithful Decision and One Nation, Many Faiths), annual Stop the Hate Vigils, TIA interfaith forums(Civility in Public Debate and Campaign Finance Reform as a Faith Issue), numerous public education forums, and joined various state coalitions around issues such as Hate Crime Legislation, Religion and the State, Cultural and Faith Diversity. IAMT is committed to: --promoting the positive role of religion as a healing and constructive force --renewing the religious values of our families and community --developing forums for open and respectful dialogue --challenging intolerance --affirming the strength IAMT was the 2005 recipient of the Bishop Murphy Local Activism Awardat the National Leadership Gathering that year in Washington, D.C.
The Interfaith Alliance of East Tennessee Contact: Steve Kraus at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: The Southwest Pennsylvania Interfaith Alliance promotes the positive, healing role of faith in civic life, and challenges those who further intolerance and extremism. The Interfaith Alliance -- Upper Cumberland Contact: Diane Paul at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: The Interfaith Alliance-Upper Cumberland promotes the positive, healing role of faith in civic life, and challenges those who further intolerance and extremism. TexasThe Interfaith Alliance of Texas, Montgomery County Chapter Contact: Les Rosenblatt at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: TIA-Montgomery works with TIA-Houston to promote the positive role of religion as a healing and constructive force in public life by working to increase civic participation. The Interfaith Alliance of Texas, Houston Chapter Contact: Les Rosenblatt at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: TIA-Houston works to promote the positive role of religion as a healing and constructive force in public life by working to increase civic participation. Utah
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VirginiaThe Interfaith Alliance of Northeastern Virginia Contact: J. Michael Akins at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it NovaFaith:The Interfaith Alliance of Northwestern Virginia Contact: Hank Blakely at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Meetup TIA of Woodbridge, VA Contact: Michael Akins at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Meetup TIA of Woodbridge, VA is a local group that fosters discussions and action among people who share the core values of civility, human dignity and mutual respect. Meetings take place on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. local time in Woodbridge. For meeting location, and to register to attend the next meeting, please visit www.interfaithalliance.meetup.com/21/. WashingtonThe Interfaith Alliance of Washington Contact: Tom Shea at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Cantor David Serkinpoole at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: The first state alliance to form in 1994, The Interfaith Alliance of Washington has branched out into over 10 local alliances in the state. West Virginia
WisconsinThe Interfaith Alliance of Wisconsin Contact: Rabbi Sidney Vineburg at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of educates and advocate for religious freedom, diversity and civility for all. Wyoming
Unfortunately, there are no Local TIA Affiliate Groups in this state at the time. However, there are many ways that you can mobilize your community to promote religious freedom! Start a TIA MEETING: Bringing people in your area together for discussion around issues of importance to the interfaith community. OR Start a TIA AFFILIATE: The Interfaith Alliance can assist you in becoming a fully chartered Affiliate, working within your community to defend religious liberty. OR You can start a TIA PARTNERSHIP if you are already a part of an organization that is looking to bring more resources to its work. Please contact the TIA Field Department for more information and assistance: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 1-800-510-0969 ext. 119 |