faith alliance of atlanta overview
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1989: Human Relations Commission Appointed by Governor Joe Frank Decided Atlanta Needs Interfaith Organization
1992: Interfaith Coalition of Metro Atlanta Formed 16 diverse clergy 10 years of writings, TV Programs (with AIB), etc.
9/11/2001: Tragedy
February 2002: Regional Assembly at Calloway Gardens Convened by Imam Plemon El-Amin, Rev. Joanna Adams, Rabbi Alvin Sugarman 30 religious and community leaders Need interfaith organization/advocacy for lay and clergy in Atlanta AND… Need a prayer service in response to 9/11
9/11/2002 Interfaith Service Kick off at The Temple with 60 invitees Almost a year of intensive planning Service included 100 robed clergy sharing scripture from 7 religions, 100 voice choir
2003: FAMA legally formed
2004: FAMA and World Pilgrims become partners
2003-2013: Over 60 assemblies and extensive network of friends and partners
Especially you! And your community
Program/ Event Attendees
Individual Members
Sponsors/ Contributors Religious and social justice organizations, individuals
Partners
Current and Former Board Members
Organization Faith Executive Role
Gogi Basi Sikh Study Circle Sikh
Matthew Collins Holy Comforter Church (Friendship Center) Episcopal
Mark Crenshaw Leadership Disability, GA State Univ United Methodist VP & Food Chair
Nuri Daya Ismaili Muslims Connection Islam
Audrey Galex Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters Judaism Outreach Chair
Bob Hauert Atlanta Hospice Catholicism
Andrew Johnson Habitat for Humanity [Christian] Housing Chair
Mario Karpuj Or Hadash Judaism
Rev. Marti Keller UU Congregation of Atlanta Universalist Unitarian
Rabbi Bradley Levenberg Temple Sinai Judaism Program Chair
Nefeesah Madyun Atlanta Masjid Islam
Rena Marroquin Covenant Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Treasurer
Valerie Morvan Shambhala Center Buddhism VP and Secretary
Imam Furqan A. Muhammad Masjid Al-Muminun Islam
Rabbi Frederick Reeves The Temple Judaism
Gillian Renault The Vedanta Center Vedanta Hindism
Brother Shankara The Vedanta Center Hinduism PLU Chair
Dr. Khalid Siddiq Al Farooq Masjid Islam
Rev. Robert V. Thompson Interfaith Community Initiatives Baptist
Dov Wilker American Jewish Committee Judaism
Fred Woolf The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Mormon
Gareth Young Red Clay Sangha Zen Buddhism President
We do this through:
Communal Prayer: Fostering interfaith and multi-faith occasions for prayer, meditation and celebration among the region’s religious communities.
Education on Religion: Encouraging and providing opportunities for learning about the rituals of prayer, worship, and meditation, and about the values and beliefs of the region’s various religious traditions.
Dialogue: Organizing and promoting thoughtful multi-faith and interfaith dialogue concerning important issues of the day.
To promote understanding, respect, prayer, interaction and unity among the diverse faiths in the greater Atlanta region, and to advance the influence and voices of the faith communities for the common good.
Cooperation and Networking: Stimulating and fostering cooperation between people and groups actively engaged in religious and inter-religious work.
Advocacy and Action: Modeling and being a unified and coordinated, ethical force for justice and the common good.
2011:
Co-sponsored 9/11 interfaith event in Decatur
The program attracted approximately 600 attendants
2012:
North American Interfaith Network (NAIN) Annual Conference
Six educational public programs
Sponsored Habitat Interfaith Build
Interfaith Event With Atlanta Community Food Bank
First program with Shepherd Center
Board Strategic Retreat and New Initiatives
Education:
Builds Bridges of Understanding ThroughShared Experiences and Knowledge
Program:
Supports FAMA Initiatives
Coordinate Central Calendar
Align with Mission
Ensure Consistency
Seeks Opportunities for Collaboration
To raise our interfaith voice for the common good….
…by addressing the issues surrounding affordable housing and homelessness.
Advocate• Partner with organizations like AHAND and GSTAND to stay current on issues • Facilitate letter writing campaigns, petitions and other advocacy tools with congregations• Share information with FAMA supporters
Participate• Help plan, sponsor, and participate in annual Interfaith Build with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity• Support other organizations’ events, by notifying FAMA supporters, volunteering or participating
Educate•Make presentations at congregations about housing issues
To educate, engage and equip members of FAMA and Atlanta’s faith communities to raise their voices for justice with citizens who are food insecure and hungry
•Partner with organizations to stay up-to-date with current issues • Facilitate letter writing campaigns, petitions and other advocacy with congregations
Equip• Help plan, sponsor, and participate in the annual National Hunger Action month activities with the Food Bank• Engage in advocacy with those who are food insecure and hungry
Educate• Offer Hunger 101 programs to educate FAMA members about issues that affect a family’s access to healthy food
Engage•…with Atlanta Community Food Bank, urban gardeners, farmers markets and others on solutions
This Committee offers our faith communities activities and events which demonstrate that, beneath all our varieties of belief and practice, we are all of one loving, aspiring heart, the embodiment of our common birthright, the indomitable human spirit.
Ceremonies of Our ChildrenFAMA event on April 10 to celebrate and learn about ceremonies that parents from six different faith traditions have done to bring children into their community.
FAMA AID: Music and PerformanceA fundraising telethon to be held Sunday, June 23 featuring music and more from various traditions, to be streamed live online. Donations to be made online or by phone.
Hopes and Fears of Our Young AdultsTo be planned and produced by task force of young adults recruited from our traditions, with funding and logistical support from our committee and other organizations. Tentative date Sunday, September 22
Revamped website in 2012 (thanks to Rabbi Levenberg!)
Developed print brochure
Met with AIB-TV to brainstorm ideas for more extensive coverage
Increased email communication – Mail Chimp list of more than 500 members
Posted events online and in print media to drive attendance
Develop closer relationship with AIB-TV
Reach out to more faith communities to encourage participation in FAMA (phone
campaign, email)
Redesign website – more interactivity
Strengthen Facebook/social media presence
Do PR campaigns around key events (e.g. Ceremonies for our Children)
January & February
Celebrated Interfaith Harmony Week with Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
Partnered with Catholic Archdiocese
Going Forward
Build Relationships of Trust, Understanding and Collaboration with Partners
New Committees to Solidify and Expand Reach
Sponsor Habitat Interfaith Build
Develop Collaborative Events and Programs with the Food Bank
Hold Compassion Conference and Classes in Partnership with the Parliament of the World’s Religions and Interfaith Community Initiatives
Explore Speakers Bureau in Partnership with Islamic Speakers Bureau
Work with AIB-TV to Develop Programming
2013
2011 2012 Budget
Sources of Funds
Program $2,779 $4,231 $3,300
Membership $4,893 $8,843 $8,500
Contributions $5,885 $9,780 $8,200
Total Sources $13,557 $22,754 $20,000
Uses of Funds
Program $2,196 $1,657 $3,800
Outreach $775 $2,581 $6,300
Operations $6,056 $5,874 $9,900
Total Uses of Funds $9,027 $10,112 $20,000
Net Surplus $4,539 $12,642 $0
Be an interfaith spokesperson at my faith community
Initiate World Religions class at my faith community
Invite people of other faiths to FAMA events
Help with FAMA's administration
Share my ideas for promoting interfaith harmony in Atlanta
Attend FAMA events
Participate in FAMA committee
Support FAMA financially
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