Unity in Diversity
The Interfaith Opportunities Network (ION) is a lay-led interfaith network based in Hampshire County, Western Massachusetts, seeking to strengthen bonds of mutual respect and understanding. We desire to learn from others’ faith traditions, rejoice in the many things we have in common, and appreciate our differences. We respond as inspired by our shared concern for peace, justice and the earth.
The Interfaith Opportunities Network (ION) is made up of 21 different faith congregations and campus ministries. We include Baha’i, Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Quaker, and Unitarian communities.
Other information on this site…
Why interfaith? — read statements by representatives of different congregations as to why
ION Groups — Information on the congregations and campus ministries affiliated with ION
Shared Concerns — these reflect the shared values of many of our congregations
Resources — for interfaith work
Projects & Events
The Faith Roots of Reparative Justice
An Interfaith Gathering. was held on Sunday, May 16, 2021 via Zoom. This offered a vibrant opportunity for faith communities from Hampshire & Franklin Counties to come together, explore and share with each other how our own faith traditions serve as the foundation for our work for racial justice. Over 80 people from some twenty congregations across Hampshire and Franklin Counties took part.
Past Projects & Events
400 Years: Truth & Healing for the Next Seven Generations
An interfaith / inter-community project of listening, connecting, and acting for justice during this 400th year since the 1620 landing of English...
Standing Together: Restoring Goodwin
In 2019 ION helped to raise funds to help Goodwin Memorial AME Zion Church restore their historic 1910 building continues!
Over $25,000 was raised.