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Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond



Who We Are
 

 

 

Introduction

The Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond (ICGR) is an organization of 19 different religious denominations in the city of Richmond and surrounding counties. The member congregations within these faith groups bring together diverse doctrinal, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The uniqueness of the Interfaith Council is its ability to cherish this rich diversity and at the same time to celebrate the unity of all these faiths by addressing basic human needs through cooperative community service.

This group, due to the many diverse traditions of its members, does not worship together or involve itself in specialized political concerns of component denominations. In this way, the integrity of each denomination is preserved while working to enhance the sensitivity of groups toward one another and to identify and eliminate prejudice where it is found.

 

Statement of Purpose

The Purpose of the Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond is to develop understanding, respect and cooperation among the various religious faiths.

 

Statement of Values

Through our belief in God, the Interfaith Council holds up the following Values:
• We value the participation of persons who model and communicate a vision of expectancy and hope for the future.
• We intend to create a climate of respect for each other's traditions and acceptance of members and guests as people of religious faith.
• We aspire to develop spiritual connections through education about the beliefs and practices of the world's religions.
• We welcome non-members as participants in our activities.
• We work cooperatively and interdependently to support the achievement of peace and harmony in our community.
• We value opportunities to recognize youth who work for unity and reconciliation in the community.
• We reach out to help meet the needs of less-fortunate children in our community.

 

Member Congregations and Organizations

Bahá'í Faith
  Chesterfield County Bahá'í Community
Hanover County Bahá'í Community
Henrico County Bahá'í Community
Richmond City Bahá'í Community
Baptist
  Antioch Baptist Church
Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church
Monument Heights Baptist Church
New Canaan Baptist Church
Quiocassin Baptist Church
River Road Church, Baptist
Second Baptist Church
Southampton Baptist Church
Westover Baptist Church
Buddhism
  Cambodian Buddhist Association of Richmond, Inc.
Catholic
  Catholic Women's Club
St. Bridget Catholic Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church<
St. Michael's Catholic Church
St. Paul's Catholic Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
  Chesterfield Stake
Belmont Ward
Chesterfield Ward
Meadowbrook Ward

Midlothian Stake
Bon Air Ward
Midlothian Ward
Powhatan Branch

Richmond Stake
Chickahominy Ward
Gayton Ward
Glen Allen Ward
Henrico Branch
Innsbrook Ward
Louisa Branch
Mechanicsville Ward
Richmond Branch
Scotchtown Ward
Tappahannock Branch
Disciples of Christ (Christian)
  Battery Park Christian Church
Bethany Christian Church
Bon Air Christian Church
Seventh Street Christian Church CWF
Trinity Christian Church CWF
Eckankar
  Eckankar Center of Central Virginia
Episcopal
  Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
The Church of the Holy Comforter (Episcopal)
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
St. James's Episcopal Church
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
St. Peter's Parish Church, New Kent County
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Hinduism
  Hindu Center of Virginia
Islam
  Islamic Center of Virginia
Jainism
  Hindu Center of Virginia
Judaism
  Congregation Beth Ahabah
Congregation Or Ami
Congregation Or Atid
Keneseth Beth Israel
Temple Beth-El
Lutheran
  St. Luke Lutheran Church (ELCA)
Trinity Lutheran Church (LCMS)
Presbyterian - U.S.A.
  First United Presbyterian Church
Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church
Sikhism
Unitarian Universalist
  First Unitarian Universalist Church Unitarian Universalist Community Church
United Methodist
  Boulevard United Methodist Church
Ginter Park United Methodist Church
Ramsey Memorial United Methodist Church
Reveille United Methodist Church
River Road United Methodist Church
Trinity United Methodist Church
Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
Unity
  Unity Christ Church of Bon Air Unity of Richmond
Zoroastrianism

 

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