About Us
Who We Are:
We are a faith based community organization committed to addressing
systemic issues of racial and economic disparities throughout the
Greater Hartford region.
Our current membership includes 32 faith communities representing
eight municipalities throughout the Greater Hartford region. We are
institutionally based with a formalized dues structure. Our organizational
boundaries include the 29 towns of the Capital Region Council of
Governments. We are passionately committed to creating a truly interfaith
community dedicated to issues of equity and justice.
Our faith-based organization is drawn from the region’s diverse religious
communities, and reflects our common values and shared commitments
to social and economic justice.
We shall vigorously address the most pressing issues, problems,
inequities and opportunities throughout the Greater Hartford area, in
order to achieve a just and righteous community for every child and
adult. We begin by acknowledging that racism, classism, sexism,
segregation and indifference are at the root of every evil in our region,
and will require confrontation and healing in each and every one of our
mission efforts.
Our intention is to effect community-wide, systemic change through
legislative advocacy and reform, community action and renewal, uniting in
cooperation with those groups and organizations in the region that share
our faith-based values and commitments.
Our Organizing Principles:
We are committed to:
• Building community through relationships;
• Leadership growth and development
• Strengthening our faith institutions through community organizing
• Creating vehicles for congregations and community leaders within low
and moderate communities to effectively work for racial and economic
justice
• Promoting local and state policies that advance racial and economic
justice for our communities.
Membership:
Each member institution can appoint two representatives to the ICEJ
Board of Director’s. Membership is ½% of your annual collection, or $10.00
/family with a $500.00 minimum.
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| Greater Hartford Interfaith Coalition for Equity and Justice |
"A Faith Movement Acting For a Just Society "