THE INTERFAITH COUNCIL OF NEW CANAAN WELCOMES YOU
THE INTERFAITH COUNCIL OF NEW CANAAN
The Interfaith Council of New Canaan is a service organization comprised of representatives from each faith in the community.
The mission is to promote positive, meaningful interactions between the faith based organizations as well as the New Canaan community at large. We seek out opportunities to serve those in need, and to help address community concerns, making visible diverse viewpoints for discussion, consideration and education.
WHAT WE DO
New Canaan Faith Communities Represented (2020)
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Buddhist Community
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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Community Baptist Church
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Congregational Church
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
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First Presbyterian Church
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Friends Meeting House
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Jewish Community
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Muslim Community
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St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church
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St. Michael's Lutheran Church
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United Methodist Church
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY
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Fall and Spring Barbeque with ABC House
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Holiday Party for our Community's Young Adults with Special Needs at Schoolhouse Apartments
REV. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
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Interfaith Service Recognizing the life of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.
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Collections go to local organizations, such as the New Canaan Food Pantry and the ABC House
PRAYER LIST FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL
Maintain and disperse the list of all those actively serving in the Armed Forces from our community, so that all Community Faiths may pray for those defending our country.
CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY DIALOGUE & ENGAGEMENT
Sponsored Book Discussion with Author on Looking at Privilege: A Community Conversation about Race
