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The Children's Agenda Interfaith Collaborative

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Children's Interfaith Weekend

Friday, October 20 - Sunday, October 22, 2023

What It Is

During Children’s Interfaith Weekend faith communities across Monroe County dedicate time to hold children in prayer or intention and take action on their behalf at worship services or special events.

Why We Gather

We are inspired by sacred texts and teachings. We advocate for effective policies and solutions for the health, education and success of children. We are especially committed to children who are vulnerable because of poverty, racism, health inequities and trauma.

Who Participates

All communities are welcome to participate! Children’s Interfaith Weekend is organized by the Interfaith Collaborative, a project of The Children’s Agenda. Click the Sign Up button to receive more information about how to get involved.

Participants in 2023 include: Glory House International, Graves Memorial Christian Methodist Church, Henrietta United Church of Christ, Jewish Community Relations Council, Lake Avenue Memorial Baptist Church, Medina First Presbyterian Church, Peace of Christ Parish, Spiritus Christi, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, St. Martin Lutheran Church, St. Luke and St. Simon Cyrene Episcopal Church, Temple Sinai, Third Presbyterian Church…more to come!

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When It Happens

Children’s Interfaith Weekend is modeled on the Children’s Sabbath which is honored across the country on the third weekend in October.

Resources for Planning

Get the facts about Children’s Interfaith Weekend and why we we are taking action to support infants & toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities.

Click here to download the flyer. 

Click here to go to the Children’s Defense Fund Children’s Sabbath resource page

 

Click here for the letter you and members of your faith community can send to Governor Hochul calling on her to support infants & toddlers who need Early Intervention.

 

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The Children’s Agenda
1 South Washington St., Suite 120
Rochester, NY 14614

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Our Mission

The Children’s Agenda advocates for effective policies and drives evidenced-based solutions for the health, education and success of children. We are especially committed to children who are vulnerable because of poverty, racism, health inequities and trauma.

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