Several years ago, The Interfaith Union began as an outreach to couples who had a child and were approaching the moment of Naming and Baptism, with little or no preparation. Drawn to the desire to walk with them on this journey and beyond, the group was formed with the underpinnings of education, and discernment.

Five year later, we have maintained our mission, yet expanded our scope: we offer worship and community through the zip code Shabbat program; celebration through the ceremony of Baptism and Hebrew Naming; family education through the Union Schools; and discernment and partnership through the Under 5’s.

However, there was still a gap in caring for couples or individuals in an interfaith relationship; somehow they had fallen through the cracks as we developed our programs. We are delighted to announce a new program area: The Inquiry Group! All are welcome to join us: whether you are single and dating, newly engaged, newly married or just interested in how to live an interfaith life with integrity, and joy while navigating the minefields calmly with wisdom and vigor. Whether the conversation is new to you, or you continue to wrestle and ponder certain issues, we invite you to join us: Catholic, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, or those that are not religious…..we are honored by your presence!

We meet four times a year ----February, May, August and November --- on the campus of Old St. Patrick’s, at the crossroads, 711 W. Monroe, Chicago, from 7-8:30pm. Each session we invite a guest speaker and our clergy to lead the conversation: if you have a topic you would like to recommend for discussion, please let us know, as we strive to respond to your needs. If you would like more information, or if you would like to be added to the mailing list, please contact Eileen@theinterfaithunion.org

We do invite your financial support: this is not a volunteer outreach, but rather a duly incorporated Not-for-Profit with a staff and fiscal responsibilities. We encourage you to be generous in support of our mission and programming.

We look forward to seeing you soon!