What is the Calvert Interfaith Council?
The Calvert Interfaith Council (CIC) is an unincorporated association of clergy and lay representatives from different congregations or houses of worship in Calvert County, Maryland. CIC is open to all faith communities in Calvert County.
Mission Statement
“CIC builds relationships so that we may be united in our efforts to serve Calvert County in ways not possible by any one leader, organization, or faith community alone. ”
Our Purpose
The purpose of CIC is fourfold:
- To provide a means of communication with and among the various religious congregations of Calvert County.
- To provide for continuing education of the clergy in areas of pastoral concern.
- To coordinate common efforts of congregations on behalf of the poor and to provide better social services for those who are in need of assistance in Calvert County.
- To facilitate interfaith gatherings and civic events which support the spiritual and social well being of the people of Calvert County, Maryland.
Our Officers
Convener: Search Committee Active
Secretary: Reverend Deacon Beth Bellner, Christ Church of Calvert County
Treasurer: Debbie Shupe, All Saints’ Episcopal Church
About CIC Meetings
Contact us via calvertinterfaith@gmail.com for information about the Calvert Interfaith Council meetings which are on Zoom at this time. When not meeting on Zoom, the location of the meetings rotates throughout the various faith communities in Calvert County. Clergy and/or representatives from various congregations volunteer to host the meetings at their places of worship.
Each meeting begins with the clergy or representative of the host (place of worship) sharing a brief presentation on their faith tradition and their particular congregation/ministry. This is followed by a business meeting to discuss and share information on relevant issues in our county. Refreshments are provided by the host place of worship. If you would be interested in hosting a CIC meeting to get an up-close look at what we’re all about, please email calvertinterfaith@gmail.com.
Who Can Join the CIC?
Membership in CIC is open to representatives of any eligible faith community. Eligible faith communities include any and all congregations of the Jewish, Christian, or Islamic faith traditions, as well as the Mormon, Jehovah’s Witness, Quaker, Unitarian and Baha’i faith traditions, which meet regularly for worship in Calvert County, Maryland. Congregations need not have their own church or building to participate in the Council.
Contact Us
Calvert Interfaith Council
P.O. Box 241
Barstow, Md 20610
Email: calvertinterfaith@gmail.com