The Faith in Action Network is an association of Protestant and Roman Catholic churches, religious based agencies, seminaries, and lay/clergy groups that has served Monroe County since 1991. Formerly Genesee Ecumenical Ministries, and also previously known as the Greater Rochester Community of Churches (GRCC), the roots of ecumenical work in this agency date back to 1919 when early churches in the city began to work together to address the common good for all people.
The core of The Faith in Action Network’s mission is to gather people from diverse communities to build relationships and support initiatives based on spiritual and community values that advocate, model, and celebrate basic human rights. We hold ecumenical worship services in the County Jails during the holiday season, various healing services throughout the year, and an annual creative worship workshop. We have the Faith In Action Celebration each June that honors people of faith from all religious traditions and give the Metropolitan Faith In Action Award to a community leader.
The Faith in Action Network has interfaith relationships with the Commission on Christian Jewish Relations (monthly lunch meetings with discussions on scripture) and the Commission on Christian Muslim Relations (monthly meetings in dialogue).
The Faith in Action Network offers programs and gatherings around topics of religious and social justice issues.
Members and Denominations
Our board and active membership is comprised of lay and ordained leaders in various religious organizations. We also work with and affiliate with members of other organizations to fulfill our mission.
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