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 known as the Greater Rochester Community of Churches, 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.
Gather
Celebrate
Learn/Renew
Learning occurs best when a community unites together--a community in which faith and learning are interwoven, in which learning complements the individual, church, and community.
- Retreat Centers - The following ministries offer personal and group retreats for all faiths:
- Abbey of Genesee:(585) 243-2220, retreathouse@geneseeabbey.org
- Asbury Methodist Church: Our labyrinth is regularly available for walking on the SECOND WEDNESDAY of each month from 5:00pm until 7:30pm. At special times the labyrinth will be available more often. Church address is 1050 East Avenue. Enter at the rear parking lot entrance and follow signs to the Labyrinth.
- Green Lane Retreat Center: Non-Denominational - 214 Green Lane, Hilton, NY 14468, Spiritual Directors: Joye Swanton & Peg Ridley. Programs for men and women - individual spiritual direction available. Guest House has overnight lodging - call for more information: (585) 392-8769. Email: retreathouse@aol.com
- Life Listening Resources - 2071 Westfall Road - (585) 256-3384
- Mercy Prayer Center - 65 Highland Avenue - (585) 473-6893
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