MONADNOCK INTERFAITH PROJECT is a non-profit coalition of congregations from the Monadnock region of southern New Hampshire. We are wholehearted individuals working together to foster interfaith community, understanding, and systemic change that benefits our region. Through the Monadnock Interfaith Project (MIP), people come together to put faith into action.
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
–Margaret Mead
Community
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Working for systemic change
Support a Peace Monument on Central Square
Keene City Hall Council Chambers, Wednesday, June 26, 6pm
Inspired and led by Keene native, Carl Jacobs, MIP is collaborating with Rotary Club of Keene and the Elm City Rotary in proposing a Peace Monument on Keene’s Central Square.
A central theme of Rotary International is the promotion of peace in their various service, education, mediation, and advocacy efforts. This spirit is often expressed in public spaces through the erection of Peace Poles (see illustration) and deeply resonates with the community, understanding and social justice mission of MIP.
Following our proposal of a Peace Pole located in Central Square, Keene city staff have encouraged the concept to include the fountain in the center of the square becoming an element of a “peace monument,” We are supportive of the placement of a peace monument on Central Square in whatever form it takes.
The Keene Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee (MSFI) will discuss this proposal on Wednesday, June 26, 6pm in Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd floor. We will be speaking up in support of a Peace Monument on Keene’s Central Square and committing ourselves to work with the city to make it happen.
We invite you to join us on Wednesday! For info on the Peace Monument contact: Carl Jacobs, carljac21@gmail.com
Thank You NH Gives Donors!
MIP raised $3,640 in the year’s campaign, an increase from last year and we increased the number of donors, too!
Your contributions help to make more good things happen!
Keene Sentinel: Housing ideas by KSC students
Here is the link to the June 9, 2024 Keene Sentinel article about Keene State College students’ housing design ideas for the Gilbo Ave area in Keene.
Faith Festival RSVP
Join us at the Love Your Neighbor Faith Festival!!
Click here to RSVP June 1, 4-6pm, Horseshoe Pavilion, Wheelock Park, 101 Park Ave, Keene
This is a family friendly event including Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Bahai, and other spiritual perspectives sharing songs, poetry, dance, games, food, prayer, and fellowship.
If you love to sing, come early to join an interfaith pick up choir! We will learn a musical piece to perform together at the festival.
RSVP to help us anticipate numbers, or just come by. We hope to see you there!