Congregational life is a vital part of the religious experience for Muslim, Christian, and Jewish communities. At ICJS, we see the value in creating spaces for clergy and lay leaders, allowing congregational leaders to grow alongside their co-religionists and interfaith peers.
ICJS offers an interreligious fellowship to allow congregations to build literacy, explore religious pluralism in the U.S., create opportunities for dialogue across difference, and work with other congregations to build a stronger interreligious community in Greater Baltimore. In addition, ICJS offers book studies, specialized programs, and learning sessions, both online and in-person at ICJS or your home congregation.
The ICJS Fellowship for Congregations is a five-month cohort experience for leaders from Muslim, Christian, and Jewish congregations to build understanding and relationships across those divides. Congregations must send 2-4 representatives to the fellowship, and at least one must have a leadership role at the church—either staff or volunteer. Fellows will develop an applied learning project to take back to their home congregation. Congregations receive a stipend for successful completion of the program.
The next fellowship will be from January–May 2027. If you or your congregation are interested in learning more, please fill out the interest form.
If you want to learn more about ICJS’ work with congregations, contact Christine Krieger at ckrieger@icjs.org.