About Us
Who We Are
The Kingston Interfaith Council (KIC) is a gathering of religious and spiritual leaders from diverse organizations in Kingston, NY whose mission is to foster partnerships in order to increase understanding and provide a collective moral response to the concerns of our community.
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Membership in the KIC is open to any religious/spiritual leader within the greater Kingston area who desires to share in the work of the Council. “Leader” is defined in whatever way their community defines it and can include lay representatives. Annual dues are $100.00 per organization to further the work of the KIC.
What We Do:
Our 6-Pillar Mission
We fulfill our mission through these on-going activities and engagements. The illustrative list below is a sample of our work.
Foster Interreligious/Spiritual Relations
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Monthly Meetings
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Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
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MLK Celebration & Prayer Breakfast
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Sukkoth Shalom (Shelter of Peace)
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Baccalaureate Service for Kingston HS
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Community Picnics
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Engage in Social Justice Action
& Public Rituals of Resistance & Support
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Anti-racism work
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Community—Police relations
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Immigrant rights, protection & support
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Gun Violence
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Restorative Justice
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LGBTQ Inclusion
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Anti-Semitism, Islamaphobia and other forms of discrimination
Create Community Partnerships
& Increase Access to Resources
(see list below)
Provide Leadership Training
& Education
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Acute Traumatic Stress Management (ATSM)
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Undoing-racism Workshops
Care for the Earth & Environment
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Community discussions on climate change
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Green energy resources
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Plastic Bag Repurposing Initiative
Work for Human Health & Welfare
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Food security (Hunger Walks, Backpack Program)
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Affordable Housing
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Shelter
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Health Care
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Addiction Recovery
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Domestic Violence
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Women’s Education & Empowerment
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Community Mediation
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Warming Center
We believe that diversity is the key to a sustainable community.
Community Organizations
click on organization to be directed to their website
End the New Jim Crow Action Network (ENJN)
Hand in Hand: The Network for Domestic Employees
Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley
INT-O Yellow (Kingston) - International
Jewish Federation of Ulster County
Interfaith Earth Action Group in New Paltz
Kingston Meadows Senior Housing Project
New Start for Women (SUNY Ulster)
New York State Council of Churches
NY Northeast Regional Food Bank
People's Institue for Survival and Beyond (PISAB)
REST Program (Respite for Caregivers)
Sun Common & Community Solar Farm
Civil Service
Agencies
click to be directed to their website
Ulster County Sheriff's Office
Ulster County Law Enforcement Center
380 Boulevard, Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 340-3590
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Office of Ulster County Executive
County Office Building, 6th Floor
244 Fair St., Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 340-3800
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420 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 334-3902
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265 Clinton Ave., Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 443-2930
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Governor Clinton Bldg. Suite G-4
1 Albany Ave., Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-9610
Emergency
Response
We care about your safety and health. If you have an emergency, please contact:
80 Elmendorf St., Kingston, NY 12401
Open during the night when the temperature outside
is below 32 degrees
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​1 Garraghan Drive, Kingston, NY 12401
Dial 911
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19 East O'Reilly Street, Kingston, NY 12401
Dial 911
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Department of Social Services (DSS)
845-334-5000
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Mental Health Crisis Hotline
845-277-4820
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845-679-2485