Programs / Interfaith Engagement
Building friendship across faiths.
URC brings people of many traditions together to learn from one another, pray side by side and work for the common good.
Understanding that grows into friendship
URC began in 1942 as the St. Joseph County Church Trust and re-formed in 1972 as the county's interfaith organization. Today our members include many Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Baha'i and other faith communities.
Learning about one another's traditions promotes peace and reconciliation, and it deepens our understanding of our own faith and its place in the world. Every gathering is open to all.
Questions? Email urc@urcsjc.org.
What we offer
✔ Interfaith Observance of the National Day of Prayer (1st Thursday in May)
✔ Interfaith lunches and informal meet-ups
✔ Community forums and webinars on faith and public life
✔ Interfaith Awareness Week programs
✔ URC Annual Meeting where member congregations shape URC's work
✔ The Torch newsletter with interfaith news and events
Since 1942
Bringing St. Joseph County's faith communities together
50+
Member congregations and organizations
200+
Guests at the National Day of Prayer observance
Ways to help
Bring your congregation into URC
Join congregations working together across traditions.
Attend a gathering
Every event is open to people of all faiths and none.
Sponsor the Prayer Breakfast
Adopt a table and mix seats with another congregation.