The InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit is a civic organization of lay and clerical people whose shared highest and best values compel us to work towards a thriving community.
IFLC and WISDOM present a discussion of spring holidays with panelists from 3 faith traditions...
Zoroastrian Faith: Dr. Ardeshir Irani
Jain Faith: Ankit Shah
Baha’i Faith: Hermione Pickens
On Tuesday, May 3, IFLC welcomed john a. powell for a discussion on community values. He is an internationally recognized expert in the areas of civil rights, civil liberties, structural racism, housing, poverty, and democracy. He is the Director of the Othering & Belonging Institute at the University of California, Berkeley.
Thanks to all who joined us! If you couldn't make it, we invite you to watch the recording at the link below.
Thanks to all for a successful spring fundraising drive
Your contributions will enable us to continue offering one-of-a-kind educational programs for adults, our immersive interfaith Religious Diversity Journeys for middle school students, World Sabbath, and other interfaith activities that help build a values-based community.
CoMMunity Values Project
We each hold personal and social values that inform the ways we live. Our Community Values Project brings together members of diverse backgrounds to engage in respectful dialogue around the values we hold.
Programs and events
Along with our partner organizations, the InterFaith Leadership Council hosts frequent educational programs and special events. We are currently offering a mix of both in-person and virtual events. The public is invited and most activities are free.
Religious Diversity Journeys
Our longest-standing program brings 7th graders from Metro Detroit area schools to visit houses of worship. Students learn about five major religions, share some of their traditions, and learn to build bridges of understanding in their community.
FAith and works Podcast
Our podcast, Detroit Faith and Works, expores the role of religion in America today. Each episode features a panel of local religious leaders and members of the InterFaith Leadership Council community.