Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
The Interfaith Alliance of Tucson
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Contact: Ruth Davis at jbdavis2@cox.net
Arkansas
Interfaith Alliance of Arkansas
Location: Little Rock
Contact: Stephen Coopley at scopeley438@aol.com
California
The Interfaith Alliance of Central California
Location: Fresno
Contact: the Rev. Bryan Jessup at bdj14@cvip.fresno.com
Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of Central California is actively promoting the positive role of religion in American life.
Interfaith Alliance of Kern County (CA)
Location: Bakersfield
Contact: Aaron Steenbergen at: skytrain36@bak.rr.com
Colorado
The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado
Location: Statewide
Contact: Jeremy Shaver at outreach@interfaithallianceco.org
Web: www.interfaithallianceco.org
Summary: TIA-CO is an interfaith, member-driven, grassroots organization that strengthens democracy in our culture; serves as a progressive voice of reason, moderation and mutual respect for communities of faith; and promotes religious freedom, understanding and diversity. We envision a Colorado based on the values and principles of mutual respect, religious diversity, inclusiveness, compassion and justice.
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
The Interfaith Alliance of Marion County
Location: Marion County
Contact: Dale Brown at dwbfla@hotmail.com
Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of Marion County Chapter is a vibrant organization which sponsors interfaith forums around the Dunnellon area.
Georgia
Hawaii
The Interfaith Alliance of Hawaii
Location: Statewide
Contact: Rev Sam Cox SamCox@hawaii.rr.com
Web: http://www.interfaithalliancehawaii.org/
Mission: The purpose of The Interfaith Alliance Hawaii is to promote a positive and healing role in Hawaii with people of faith, good will and aloha, encouraging civic participation, facilitating community activism, and exposing religious and political extremism.
Idaho
The Interfaith Alliance of Idaho
Location: Statewide
Contact: TIA Idaho at info@tiaidaho.org
Pam Baldwin, Executive Director
Leave us a message: (208) 331-7028
Web: www.tiaidaho.org
Summary: As concerned people of faith and good will working to promote the positive healing role of religion in our state, The Interfaith Alliance of Idaho will seek to provide a platform for all people of faith and good will who seek to develop a positive role for religion as it impacts government and society.
Illinois
The Interfaith Alliance of Central Illinois
Location: Peoria, Central Illinois
Contact: Linda Foreman at unitypia@sbc.global.net
Campaign Urbana Interfaith Alliance
Location: Champaign-Urbana
Contact: Colleen Vojak at vojak@illinois.edu
They meet the second Monday of the month at 7 PM at the First Mennonite Church in Urbana, located on the corner of Lincoln and Springfield. Park and enter the church on the north side.
Indiana
Iowa
The Interfaith Alliance of Iowa
Location: Des Moines, Statewide
Website: www.interfaithallianceiowa.org
Contact: Connie Ryan Terrell at connie@interfaithallianceiowa.org
Summary: As people of faith and good will, The Interfaith Alliance of Iowa and Action Fund work to ensure that values of democracy are maintained in our communities. We fight for religious freedom, civil rights, and civility for all. Activities include legislative advocacy and education of the public, focusing on issues related to maintaining a healthy separation between religion and government, strengthening public education, protecting civil rights for all people, and promoting civility in the democratic process.
Kansas
The Interfaith Alliance of Southeast Kansas
Location: Pittsburg
Contact: Gene Garman at ggarman@sunnetworks.net
Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of Southeast Kansas works to promote the positive role of religion in American life. The group holds several thoughtful and informative forums each year at Pittsburg State University's Campus Ministry Center.
Kentucky
The Interfaith Alliance of the Bluegrass
Location: Lexington
Contact: Rev. Cynthia Cain c.p.cain@insightbb.com
Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of the Bluegrass promotes the positive, healing role of faith in civic life, and challenges those who further intolerance and extremism.
Meetup TIA of Lexington, KY
Location: Lexington
Contact: Mike Ward at obxward@aol.com
Meetup TIA of Lexington, KY is a local group that fosters discussions and action among people who share the core values of civility, human dignity and mutual respect. Meetings take place on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. local time in Lexington at the Woodland Christian Church. The June Meetup will take place June 27 at Joseph Beth Bookstore. There will be no meetup in July.
Louisiana
Maine
The Interfaith Alliance of Northern Maine
Contact: Rev. Max Soucia at msoucia@maine.rr.com
Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of Northern Maine actively works to promote a positive and healing role of religion in public life, while challenging those who would manipulate religion to promote partisan gain.
Maryland
Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Interfaith Alliance
Location: Brookline, Statewide
Contact: The Massachusetts Interfaith Alliance at massalliance@attbi.com or Sam Starobin at starobin@alum.mit.edu
Summary: Since its inception in 1999, The Massachusetts Interfaith Alliance has established a network of religious and lay leaders in more than 70 communities. Five communities held STOP the HATE vigils in 2000, and eight in 2001. The Boston Vigils were endorsed by the Massachusetts Legislature and governor, as well as by more than 100 individuals and religious organizations. In 2002, Massalliance has developed partnerships with interfaith organizations in 40 communities, with the goal of providing immediate response to hate activities and creating a central clearing house where groups can share concerns and solutions.
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
The Interfaith Alliance of New York State
Location: Capital District
Contact: Ed Bloch at tianys@crisny.org
Web: www.tianys.org
Summary: The Interfaith Alliances of New York State are constantly holding events and activities highlighting the positive role of religion in American life.
The Interfaith Alliance of Rochester
Location: Rochester
Contact: Sally Chamberlin at bcsally@rochester.rr.com
Website: http://www.tia-roch.org/
Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of Rochester promotes the positive, healing role of faith in civic life, and challenges those who further intolerance and extremism.
The Long Island Chapter of The Interfaith Alliance
Website: www.interfaithalliance-li.org
Location: Nassau County
Contact: Rich tibbets at richard.tibbets@verizon.net
Summary: The Long Island Chapter of The Interfaith Alliance promotes the positive, healing role of faith in civic life, and challenges those who further intolerance and extremism.
North Carolina
The Triangle Interfaith Alliance
Location: Raleigh, Wake County
Contact: Bill Bingham at: bingham@ncsu.edu
Website: http://www.interfaithalliance-nc.org/
Summary: Triangle TIA sponsors forums on different world religions.
North Dakota
Ohio
The Interfaith Alliance of Greater Cincinnati
Location: Cincinnati
Contact: Dr Richard Bozian rcbozian@hotmail.com
Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of Greater Cincinnati promotes the positive, healing role of religion in civic life, and challenges those who further intolerance and extremism.
The Interfaith Alliance of Greater Cleveland
Contact: Professor Azaad Khaira
3440 Virginia Rd #104 B
Woodmere, OH 44122
Phone (330) 519-8977
AmericanSikhCo@aol.com
Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of Greater Cleveland promotes the positive, healing role of religion in civic life, and challenges those who further intolerance and extremism.
Oklahoma
The Interfaith Alliance of Oklahoma
Location: Oklahoma City
Contact: Rev. Jeff Hamilton, jeffham@swbell.net
Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of Oklahoma hosted the 2009 weekebd youth LEADD program. They have become a recognized voice for the separation of church and state in Oklahoma, speaking out against attacks on the Muslim community and against the legislation to place a replica of the 10 commandments on the State Campitol grounds.
The Tulsa Interfaith Alliance
Location: Tulsa
Contact: Mr. Ken Pattersont at kennethgpatterson@gmail.com
Summary: TIA-Tulsa works to ensure that an interfaith voice of religious traditions, based on mutual respect, is heard in public policy debates. They also work to uphold the principle of separation of church and state.
Oregon
The Interfaith Alliance of Northwest Oregon
Location: Portland
Contact: Lynn Hanson at tia-nworegon@ix.netcom.com
Meeting Location: TBA
The Interfaith Alliance of Oregon is a statewide group that fosters discussions and action among people who share the core values of civility, human dignity and mutual respect. They are hosting a pre-meeting in Portland in July for the World Parliaments of Religion conferecne that will be held in Melbourne, Australia in December 2009
Pennsylvania
The Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania
Location: Harrisburg
Contact: Rabbi Carl Choper at interfaithalliance@pa.net
Summary: The Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania promotes the positive, healing role of faith in civic life, and challenges those who further intolerance and extremism. Website: www.tia-pa.org.
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
The Interfaith Alliance of Middle Tennessee
Location: Nashville
Contact:Rev. Dan Rosemergy at: danrosemergy@bellsouth.net
Summary: The IAMT was founded in 1995 and is incorporated as a 'non-profit' organization in the State of Tennessee; and has federal 501.C3 status. It was one of the early chartered Alliances of TIA and has participated in all national programs and initiatives as well as many local and state issues since that time including: election cycle campaigns (Call to a Faithful Decision and One Nation, Many Faiths), annual Stop the Hate Vigils, TIA interfaith forums(Civility in Public Debate and Campaign Finance Reform as a Faith Issue), numerous public education forums, and joined various state coalitions around issues such as Hate Crime Legislation, Religion and the State, Cultural and Faith Diversity.
IAMT is committed to:
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Unfortunately, there are no Local TIA Affiliate Groups in this state at the time.
However, there are many ways that you can mobilize your community to promote religious freedom!
Start a TIA MEETING:
Bringing people in your area together for discussion around issues of importance to the interfaith community.
OR
Start a TIA AFFILIATE:
The Interfaith Alliance can assist you in becoming a fully chartered Affiliate, working within your community to defend religious liberty.
OR
You can start a TIA PARTNERSHIP if you are already a part of an organization that is looking to bring more resources to its work.
Please contact the TIA Field Department for more information and assistance:field@interfaithalliance.org
1-800-510-0969 x 107