Stamford Interreligious Communities Project
The Interreligious Communities Project (ICP) brings neighbors across traditions together to visit sacred spaces, share stories, and develop core leadership and peacemaking skills.
About Stamford ICP
The Stamford Interreligious Communities Project (ICP) — part of Sharing Sacred Spaces’ third regional cohort in Fairfield County — brought together seven congregations from Stamford, Norwalk, and Greenwich. Launched in February 2020, the program transitioned to fully virtual gatherings by May 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and culminated in a Solidarity Pledge signing in June 2021.
Throughout this time, participating communities opened their doors — both physical and virtual — to one another, engaging in dialogue, storytelling, and reflection around their sacred spaces, traditions, and shared values. Despite the distance, the Stamford ICP became a symbol of resilience and interfaith connection during a time of global uncertainty.
The program was offered in collaboration with the Interfaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut, expanding participation in interreligious dialogue and strengthening community across Fairfield County.
Coordinator: Vanessa Avery
Site Visits & Events
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Guru Tegh Bahadur Foundation — February 20, 2020
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Rose of Sharon Fellowship — May 7, 2020
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Temple Beth El — June 18, 2020
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The First Congregational Church of Greenwich — October 22, 2020 (Cancelled due to Covid-19)
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Islamic Cultural Center of NY – Stamford — November 12, 2020
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Sathya Sai Baba Center of Stamford — December 10, 2020
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Union Baptist Church — February 11, 2021
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Solidarity Pledge Celebration — June 2021
Lasting Community
Sponsors & Partners
The Stamford ICP was made possible through the collaboration and generosity of:
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The Interfaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut
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The Tully Health Center
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The Ferguson Library