About Us
We express the essential commonalities of our varied religious heritages and traditions while respecting our differences. We promote interfaith amity and cooperation. We address the human needs of our city community. We serve the community by undertaking ministries to meet these needs and by cooperating with other groups and individuals.
Our Mission
We are committed to promoting interfaith understanding among all religions. We are here to keep the lines of communication open. We are here to foster an atmosphere of trust and cooperation. We are here to serve the New Rochelle community through a combination of action and dialogue.
"To promote interfaith unity through dialogue and action"
Our Work
IRC has advocated for programs for the homeless, for food kitchens and other community projects. IRC founded Meals on Wheels of New Rochelle providing its initial funding and Charter Members of the Board. IRC was a catalyst for the creation of senior housing via Interfaith Dwellings, Inc. starting with Maple Center. IRC has demonstrated a readiness to partner with community agencies such as the Pastoral Care Program at the Sound Shore Medical Center, the Village, and the Council of Community Services.
IRC convenes the community for speakers and discussion on timely topics. We are proud of our unique annual ecumenical Thanksgiving Day service which brings together participants from all segments of our community. IRC arranges a popular Interfaith Awards Dinner. IRC arranges ecumenical services at times of special needs.
We express the essential commonalities of our varied religious heritages and traditions while respecting our differences. We promote interfaith amity and cooperation. We address the human needs of our city community. We serve the community by undertaking ministries to meet these needs and by cooperating with other groups and individuals.
Our Team
President
Minister Mark McLean
Generations Church
Vice President
Deborah Maher
Temple Israel of New Rochelle
Recording Secretary
George Morris
Relig Catholic Youth Community and Blessed Sacrament Church
Treasurer
Pastor Tom Buchanan
Presbyterian Church of New Rochelle
Immediate Past President
Rabbi Scott Weiner
Board of Directors
Pastor Greg Baldeo (Seventh-Day Adventist Church of NR)
Bishop Derek Pierson (Holy Lighthouse Church / from CMR board*)
Maria Scaros (Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox)
Sister Pat Schifini (Ursuline Academy)
Vivian Bergenthal (Baha’i Community)
Imam Mohamed Shaffieq Chace (ICON – Islamic Center of NR)
Kyle Snarr (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints)
Laura Lewis (Beth El Synagogue Center)
Rev. Wallace Noble (St. Catherine AME Zion / from CMR board*)
Rev. Jennie Talley (St. John’s Wilmot Episcopal)
Barri Stallworth (Shiloh Baptist)
Luke Blackmon (Iona College), IRC Admin. Asst.
Syd Schneider (Holy Family)
Rachana Umashankar (Iona College)
Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum (TINR)