Venice Interfaith Community Association
Venice, Florida
A Warm Welcome!
Our Heritage
Founded in 2004, the Venice Interfaith Community Association was born from the idea that our community was growing, not only in size, but in diversity. Although many Christian denominations were represented in the Venice area there was no group that embraced the growing Jewish and Muslim populations. We further understood that all these faith-based organizations are a powerful force for community betterment and global understanding. It is the intent of the Venice Interfaith Community Association to be an active presence in Venice area community affairs.
Respect and Understanding
As the world shrinks it is increasingly important to go beyond mere tolerance of others’ beliefs. The Venice Interfaith Community Association sponsors forums to educate members about the history and customs of other belief systems. Wherever possible speakers representing those communities lead the discussions and moderate lively dialogue celebrating both our differences and our similarities.
Cooperation
The Venice Interfaith Community Association believes that working together on community projects strengthens understanding and respect. To that end, the volunteers identify themselves as VICA members in projects such as the Faith In Action program of the Senior Friendship center.
Programs are planned to increase visibility in the Venice area while participating in various community organizations. VICA is a member of the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce. In addition, special projects, such as the SarasotaInterfaith/Interagency Network for disaster relief use the VJCA organization to gather volunteers.
Calendar of Events
Next meeting - Tuesday, April 15. See the Calendar for specifics. (Click)
Announcements - (click to view)
Recent Activities
Interfaith Seminar "Can't We All Just Work Together" (Click here to view)
Panel Discusses "Spirituality" (Click here to view)
VICA receives grant (Click here to view)
Last year's "Taste of Faith" Click here to view.
Membership
Membership is open to individuals and institutions in the Venice area. Meetings are held nine times a year. Click here for application page.
JOIN US!!!
The Venice Interfaith Community Association invites you to join our community. We welcome and affirm all people of good will who wish to share their traditions, learn the traditions and beliefs of others, and work together to improve the quality of life for all members of the Venice community. For questions and more information, please contact Janet Onnie at 941 496-8263 or email (click here).
Venice Interfaith Community Association (VICA)
PO Box 2022, Venice FL 34284-2022
Comments on our website? Please contact Nan Kritzler (click to email )
Updated 3/30/08
Current Leadership:
Ed Martin, Sarasota Friends Meeting - Doug Roach, Epiphany Cathedral
Bottom: Shirley Bascom, Baha'i (Secretary) - Rev. Lori Rivera, Suncoast Cathedral, Metropolitan Community Church (Treasurer) -Janet Onnie, (Venice United Church of Christ) (President) - Don Hughes, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Venice
Not pictured: Rev. Sarah Brown, Our Savior Lutheran,
Keith Backhaus, St. Mark's Episcopal
