Interfaith Center of New York
Secular non-profit organization From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Secular non-profit organization From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY) is a secular educational non-profit organization founded in 1997 by the Very Reverend James Parks Morton. ICNY programs work to connect religious leaders and their communities with civil organizations and each other.[1][2][3]
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Founded | 1997 |
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Founder | Rev. James Parks Morton |
Type | Secular Educational Non-Profit |
Focus | promote interfaith dialogue and harmony among all of the world's religions; promote and resolve conflicts arising therefrom. |
Location |
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Area served | New York Metropolitan Area |
Method | Educational Programs and Community Activities |
Key people | Executive Director Rev. Chloe Breyer |
Website | www |
The Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY) was founded in 1997 by the Very Reverend James Parks Morton after his retirement from 25 years as Dean of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.[4][5][6][3][7]
According to its certificate of incorporation, ICNY was organized "for the purpose of promoting interfaith dialogue and harmony among all of the world's religions and the prevention and resolution of conflicts arising there from." The idea to found the center arose out of the increasing religious diversity Rev. Morton saw in New York City, and his desire to utilize the network of religious leaders he had cultivated during his tenure at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
The James Parks Morton Interfaith Award, named in honor of The Interfaith Center of New York’s founder, recognizes individuals or organizations that exemplify an outstanding commitment to promoting human development and peace. Recipients are honored for their lifetime achievements and contributions towards increasing respect and mutual understanding among people of different faiths, ethnicities, and cultural traditions. The Award is given at an annual gala fundraiser.
Year | Recipient(s) |
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2019 | |
2015 | |
2014 |
Mrs. Gaetana Enders Sri Swami Satchidananda (posthumous) |
2013 | Sister Pat Farrell
Judith Moyers |
2012 | Leymah Gbowee |
2011 | Wynton Marsalis |
2010 | Philip Glass |
2009 | Thomas Cahill |
2008 | Dr. Vartan Gregorian
Rabbi Awraham Soetendorp[11] |
2007 | Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell[12]
Rev. Kyotaro Deguchi |
2006 | Stephen Breyer |
2004 | Santiago and Robertina Calatrava
Kathy O’Donnell |
2003 | Daniel and Nina Libeskind |
2002 | Bill Clinton |
1997 | The Dalai Lama |
The Interfaith Center organizes and co-sponsors many interfaith events throughout New York City.
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