Purpose and Objectives of the Conference

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• To encourage and support social engagement by a diversity of faith communities in order to strengthen the social fabric of Boulder County and enrich its social capital.

• To invite all types of faith congregations to work together toward the common purpose of creating stronger, more caring communities through partnerships with community agencies; and to foster interfaith collaboration in this process.

• To gather information about the kinds of support faith communities might need to create and sustain these partnerships and collaborations Participants will learn about:

  • The relationship of spirituality and social engagement.

  • How service to the community is intrinsic to the practice of religious faith in diverse traditions

  • How faith leaders view interfaith collaborations and social agency partnerships

  • Existing collaborations

  • Current and future opportunities to get involved

  • Available support for partnerships and collaborations

  • Keys to success in developing and sustaining partnerships