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Welcome to the InterFaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut
The Place for Interfaith Action… the Space for Interfaith Conversation.
The Interfaith Council inspires and influences our communities to embrace interfaith diversity and engage in collaborative action to remedy injustice, inequity and intolerance. As a catalyst fostering community-building action and conversation, we provide resources and convene events that increase interfaith understanding and create a safe space for growing and nurturing interfaith relationships; Engage diverse religious groups and individuals inaction to meet societal needs; Advocate for communities and issues that are often overlooked; Collaborate as an essential partner with congregations, non-profits, schools, and government agenciesto foster a responsive, connected and compassionate community.
| AN EVENING OF FILM & FAITH Thursday, May 10, 2012, 7:30 PM at the AVON FILM CENTER 272 Bedford Street, StamfordScreening the Classic film “The Mission” starring Jeremy Irons & Robert DeNiro Winner of the Palme d’Or and Academy Award for Cinematography, this film explores the clash of religious cultures and power among missionaries and indigenous peoples in 18th century South America. An interfaith panel will lead a discussion following the film.JOIN US BEFOREHAND FOR A RECEPTION AT FERNANDO LUIS ALVAREZ GALLERY 96 Bedford Street, Stamford, 5:30 PM Featuring Latin American food from Picante Fresh Mexican Grille$100 – “ANGEL” (Reception & Film) $ 50 – “MOGUL” (Reception & Film) $ 35 - Reception & Film $ 15 - Film only All proceeds will benefit the work of the Interfaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut. Reserve and Pay via our Donate page!
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