Partners
The PRAYER IN AMERICA National Outreach Campaign has built a network of national strategic outreach partners that support the campaign’s focus on interfaith dialogue related to prayer in America. PRAYER IN AMERICA outreach campaign partners include:
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National Council of Churches' (NCC) Interfaith Relations Commission and Office of Interfaith Relations
The NCC Office for Interfaith Relations provides resources for Christians to explore the challenges and opportunities of living among people of other faiths.
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Religions for Peace – USA
Religions for Peace – USA is the largest and most broadly-based representative multi-religious forum in the United States, with participants from more than 50 religious communities, representing each of the major faith traditions. Based in New York City, Religions for Peace – USA is part of an extensive global network of Religions for Peace.
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Islamic Society of North America
Islamic Society of North America is an association of Muslim organizations and individuals that provides a common platform for presenting Islam; supporting Muslim communities; developing educational, social, and outreach programs; and fostering good relations with other religious communities and civic and service organizations.
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Interdenominational Theological Center
Founded in 1958, the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) is the nation’s leading African-American center of graduate theological education and religious training. ITC is distinguished by its commitment to teaching and scholarship, broadly pluralistic and ecumenical education, African-American tradition, and spiritual and secular service to society.
Community Partners
Local public television stations participating in the PRAYER IN AMERICA outreach campagin have engaged a number of community partners as well. They include:
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SPIRIT & PLACE, Indianapolis, IN
Spirit & Place is a national model for engaging arts, humanities, and religion in collaborative action to promote civic engagement, respect for diversity, thoughtful reflection, public imagination, and enduring change in the communities where we live. It honors the places we call home and uses the traditions and creative capacities of individuals and organizations to help all citizens develop richer lives in community with each other. Its mission is to serve as a catalyst for civic engagement and enduring change through creative collaborations among the arts, humanities, and religion.
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CHRISTIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Indianapolis, IN
Christian Theological Seminary is an ecumenical seminary affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) that includes faculty and students from many religious groups. CTS offers eight graduate level degrees and many programs for any individuals interested in exploring sacred traditions.