“Black Lives Matter” Sunday

“Black Lives Matter” Sunday

by | Jan 18, 2021 | News

This Sunday, IFFP will honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy by celebrating Black Lives Matter. We are honored to host Rev. Anne Dunlap, who will offer a reflection. She engages in faith outreach for the national organization, Showing Up for Racial Justice...
Why We Gather

Why We Gather

by | Jan 12, 2021 | Blog

By IFFP Graduate and COA Teacher Jared McGrath Happy New Year and Welcome Back to Gathering. Welcome to our guests, friends and family. In reflection of our 25th anniversary, the Epiphany and the New Year, I’d like to share a perspective on “Why We...
A Message from the IFFP Board & Staff

A Message from the IFFP Board & Staff

by | Jan 8, 2021 | News

Dear IFFP Community, We would like to add to the many statements made today by organizations about yesterday’s horrific attack on the US Capitol. We hope that all of your loved ones are safe and were not in harm’s way during yesterday’s events.  Processing this...
Hanukkah Traditions

Hanukkah Traditions

by | Dec 14, 2020 | Blog

By IFFP Member David Quigley I am David Quigley. I am (obviously) the Jewish half of the Quigley marriage.  My wife Angela and I joined IFFP in 2001 –ish.  Our daughter Hannah is 16 and a Coming Of Age grad and our son Elliot is in fourth grade.  I have to admit, I...
Interim Christian Leader Search

Interim Christian Leader Search

by | Dec 9, 2020 | News

As we prepare for Julia’s retirement, we will be hiring an Interim Christian Leader for next year.  Do you know someone who might like to apply?  Please share the posting far and wide. IFFP seeks an Interim Christian Leader with a commitment...
Interfaith Weddings: Shir and Trevor Smith

Interfaith Weddings: Shir and Trevor Smith

by | Nov 6, 2020 | Blog

Despite the pandemic, we were married on May 30, 2020 on our original wedding date. Reverend Julia and Cantor Manovich stood masked beside us as we stood under our wedding chuppah. Although we postponed our wedding celebrations, we were ready to be married after 6...
St. Francis and the Wolf

St. Francis and the Wolf

by | Oct 12, 2020 | Blog

by IFFP Member Dr. Dan Griffin October 4th is St. Francis’ feast day. You can tell when you pass a church and see a line of cats & dogs (and their humans) waiting to get inside. When many people think of St. Francis, they think of the brownish garden statue of the...
The Refuge of Faith in Difficult Times

The Refuge of Faith in Difficult Times

by | Sep 3, 2020 | Blog

By IFFP Member David Bigge This month’s blog post asks a direct question: how do we cultivate joy in dark or difficult times?   Our religious traditions, of course, primarily link joy with faith.  As Paul writes in Philippians chapter 4, verse 4:...
The Rollercoaster Month of Av

The Rollercoaster Month of Av

by | Jul 29, 2020 | Blog

A Reflection from Rabbi Debbie July 22nd is the start of the Hebrew month of Av. This month includes one of the lowest points of the Jewish calendar year and one of the highest. Describing it as a rollercoaster seems more apt this year than most.Av starts with 9 days...