A Note From Our Executive Director
Sarah Reed: For the past 12 years, I have had the immense honor of working at the Center for Interfaith Relations. It’s been a highlight of my professional life, and I am incredibly proud of all we have accomplished. That being said, it’s time for a new chapter..."
Sacred Kaleidoscope: The Justice Center at All Peoples: a Unitarian Universalist Congregation
“My faith demands that I not remain neutral,” says Rus Funk, director of the Justice Center at All Peoples: a Unitarian Universalist Congregation. The Justice Center works to engage the congregation and surrounding communities in meaningful justice advocacy and activism.
Sacred Kaleidoscope: Good Samaritan United Catholic Church
Good Samaritan United Catholic Church pastor Bob Mueller writes: "In the spirit of Christ, to the outcast, we offer inclusion; to the rejected, acceptance; to the afflicted, comfort; to the sinner, forgiveness; to the dependent, hope; to the troubled, peace.”
Sacred Kaleidoscope: Christ Church United Methodist
The community’s mission is “becoming living proof of God's love, one person at a time,” and they offer a variety of ministries to engage members to grow, serve and lead.
Reflect: ‘New Year‘s Prayer’ by Poet Silas House
Set the stage for a mindful, meaningful new year by enjoying this work from Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House, final judge of our recent Poetry of the Sacred Contest.
Sacred Kaleidoscope: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The LDS Church was founded in 1830 by Joseph Smith, who lived in west New York, where he experienced his First Vision — regarded by Latter-day saints to be the most significant event since Christ’s resurrection.
Press Release: Festival of Faiths 2023 to Celebrate the Power of Love
Metro United Way CEO Adria Johnson to co-chair festival featuring Charles Booker and other prominent Kentuckians, along with renowned spiritual leaders, activists, musicians and more
Sacred Kaleidoscope: Hindu Temple of Kentucky
Most modern-day Hindus live and practice in India, where the tradition emerged over 4,000 years ago. The Hindu Temple of Kentucky was founded in 2000 and now serves around 1,500 families. The local community represents folks of Bhutanese, Nepalese, and Indian descent.
Festival News: Metro United Way CEO to Serve as Festival Co-Chair
"I want to be intentional with how I spend my time and to channel my energy to be a force for good. The Festival of Faiths is a force for good, and the opportunity to serve as co-chair is truly a gift." —Adria Johnson
Keneseth Israel and the Jewish community in Louisville
On a sunny summer evening, Rabbi Ben Freed warmly welcomes folks under an outdoor pavilion in Cherokee Park for evening Shabbat. Members of Keneseth Israel Congregation — children and families, older folks and younger adults — gather to sing together in prayer and blessing for the sabbath service...