Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches 2010 - Cokesbury
Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches 2010 - Cokesbury
Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches 2010 - Cokesbury
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US ECUMENICAL BODIES<br />
Violence-Ecumenical Project for Reconciliation<br />
<strong>and</strong> Healing; IndyFaith.Com/net/org; TV<br />
Broadcasts; Interfaith Hunger Network; Caring<br />
<strong>Churches</strong> Network; Indianapolis Prayer<br />
Breakfast (Partnership).<br />
Indiana Partners for Christian<br />
Unity <strong>and</strong> Mission<br />
P.O. Box 88790, Indianapolis, IN 46208-0790,<br />
Tel. (800)746-2310, Fax (315)292-5990<br />
Email: INDUnity@aol.com<br />
Website: www.ipcum.org<br />
Media Contact, Rev. Janet Wanner<br />
Executive Dir., The Rev. Dennis Frische-Mouri<br />
Pres., The Rev. Janet Wanner<br />
Treas., Mrs. Marilyn M<strong>of</strong>fett<br />
Major Activities: Initiating dialogue on issues <strong>of</strong><br />
social concern by organizing conferences on<br />
the death penalty, racism, welfare reform <strong>and</strong><br />
violence; facilitating communication through<br />
an electronic newsletter <strong>and</strong> web site; promoting<br />
the National Day <strong>of</strong> Prayer <strong>and</strong> the Week<br />
<strong>of</strong> Prayer for Christian Unity; <strong>and</strong> advancing<br />
<strong>Churches</strong> Uniting in Christ.<br />
Interfaith Community Council,<br />
Inc.<br />
702 E. Market St., New Albany, IN 47150, Tel.<br />
(812)948-9248, Fax (812)948-9249<br />
Email: icc@digicove.com<br />
Website: www.interfaithinc.org<br />
Media Contact, Exec. Dir., Houston Thompson<br />
Exec. Dir., Houston Thompson<br />
Programs - Emergency Assistance<br />
RSVP, Dir., Ceil Sperzel<br />
Major Activities: Emergency Assistance; Retired<br />
Senior Volunteer Program; New Clothing <strong>and</strong><br />
Toy Drives; Emergency Food Distribution;<br />
Homeless Prevention; Kids’ Café; Youth<br />
Development Services<br />
Kentuckiana Interfaith Community (see listing<br />
under Kentucky)<br />
Lafayette Urban Ministry<br />
525 N. 4th St., Lafayette, IN 47901, Tel.<br />
(317)423-2691, Fax (317)423-2693<br />
Media Contact, Exec. Dir., Joseph Micon<br />
Exec. Dir., Joseph Micon<br />
Advocate Coord., Rebecca Smith<br />
Public Policy Coord., Harry Brown<br />
Pres., John Wilson<br />
Major Activities: Social Justice Ministries with<br />
<strong>and</strong> among the Poor<br />
United Religious Community <strong>of</strong> St.<br />
Joseph County<br />
2015 Western Ave., Suite 101, South Bend, IN<br />
46629, Tel. (574)282-2397, Fax (574)282-<br />
8014<br />
Email: urc@urcsjc.org<br />
Website: www.urcsjc.org<br />
Media Contact, Exec. Dir., William J. Wassner<br />
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Exec. Dir., William J. Wassner<br />
Pres.,Rabbi Michael Friesllow<br />
Refugee Program Director, Carol McDonnell<br />
Victim Impact Panel Director, Marchell Wesaw<br />
Advocacy Centers Director, Marchell Wesaw<br />
Major Activities: Religious Underst<strong>and</strong>ing;<br />
Interfaith-Ecumenical Education; Interfaith<br />
Newsletter “Torch”; CROP Walk; On-site<br />
Prayer Ministry; Peacemaker Awards; Hunger<br />
Education; Housing <strong>and</strong> Homelessness Issues;<br />
Clergy Education <strong>and</strong> Support; Refugee<br />
Resettlement; Victim Assistance; Advocacy<br />
for the Needy; Family Justice Center (Partner<br />
addressing chaplaincy), Housing Project for<br />
Gr<strong>and</strong>parents raising Gr<strong>and</strong>children<br />
Weekday Christian Education<br />
713 N. 2nd Ave., Evansville, IN 47710, Tel.<br />
(812)425-3524, Fax (812)425-3525<br />
Email: eacc1@hotmail.com<br />
Media Contact, Weekday Executive Director,<br />
Donna K. Carr<br />
Weekday Exec. Dir., Donna K. Carr<br />
Pres., Jean Hartman<br />
V. Pres., Robert Glenn<br />
Sec., Ellen Berberich<br />
Treas., Mary Jane Hudascek<br />
Major Activities: Food Pantry System; Weekday<br />
Christian Education<br />
Wellspring Interfaith Social<br />
Services, Inc. (previously West<br />
Central Neighborhood Ministry,<br />
Inc.)<br />
1316 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN 46802-3304,<br />
Tel. (219)422-6618, Fax (219)422-9319<br />
Email: fzirille@wellspringinterfaith.org<br />
Media Contact, Exec. Dir., Francis M. Zirille<br />
Exec. Dir., Francis M. Zirille<br />
Ofc. Mgr., J. R. Stopperich<br />
Neighborhood Services Dir., Carol Salge<br />
Senior Citizens Dir., Gayle Mann<br />
Youth Director, Lois Ehinger<br />
Major Activities: After-school Programs; Teen<br />
Drop-In Center; Summer Day Camp; Summer<br />
Overnight Camp; Information <strong>and</strong> Referral<br />
Services; Food Pantry; Nutrition Program for<br />
Senior Citizens; Senior Citizens Activities;<br />
Tutoring; Developmental Services for<br />
Families & Senior Citizens; Parent Club<br />
IOWA<br />
<strong>Churches</strong> United, Inc.<br />
1035 3rd Ave., Suite 202, Cedar Rapids, IA<br />
52403-2463, Tel. (319)366-7163, Fax<br />
(319)366-7163<br />
Email: churchesunited@yahoo.com<br />
Website: www.churchesunitedcr.org<br />
Media Contact, Exec. Dir., Darci Morin<br />
Exec. Dir., Darci Morin<br />
Pres., Rev. David Loy<br />
Treas., Ellen Bruckner