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Building Bridges Among
People of All Faiths
We are a group of faith leaders and other folks in El Paso and the surrounding border areas dedicated to furthering dialog among our various faiths. We gather to share together and to be educated around various interfaith and community issues. If you are interested in participating in interfaith dialogue we would love to have you join us.
Mission Statement
In our Border region a diversity of faith communities and spiritual traditions exist which give us the opportunity to learn about our unique beliefs and practices so as to foster meaningful relationships with one another.
The InterFaith Alliance of the Southwest, earnestly seeks to:
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Offer opportunities to promote mutual understanding and respect through education and dialogue,
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Cooperate from the perspective of our faith traditions to address the issues that impact our region, especially those that affect vulnerable populations within our community.
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Work together for a brighter and more peaceful future.
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Strengthen our commitment to be good neighbors through recognizing and affirming our spiritual and cultural richness.
All spiritual traditions are part of the collective wisdom of the world’s human community.
As we enter into dialogue we do so with the upmost respect, recognizing the sacredness of each tradition.
There is no attempt at harmonization, reduction, or syncretism.
Each tradition is upheld with esteem and gratitude.
Faith Leader Gatherings
The Faith Leaders Group meets once per month.
Every other month a program is presented by a speaker or panel on various topics regarding different faith traditions and societal issues.
On the alternating months we meet for Table Talk where we discuss thought provoking questions from our different faith traditions.
Community Gatherings
Once every other month a program about a faith tradition or issues relating to all faith traditions is presented by a speaker or panel. Anyone interested is invited to attend.
On alternating months an Interfaith Roundtable is held with discussion questions related to various issues or themes related to the various faith traditions.
City-Wide Gatherings
Prayer gatherings are held
in various places of worship, parks and plazas. Included are prayers from many faiths and in many languages
IFASW also leads and participates in community gatherings of all kinds especially where our presence can help promote dialog, unity and peace
Religion 101
Seminars on different faith traditions or certain facets of a faith tradition. Speakers are available from most of the participating faith traditions and can be requested by anyone.
