Akron Area Interfaith Council

MISSION

The Akron Area Interfaith Council (AAIC) exists to initiate, coordinate and enable effective interfaith
responses to the social, moral, ethical and cultural issues of our community and to promote freedom of religion, equality and understanding. CURRENT
GUIDEPOSTS • Diversity is a blessing and enriches us all; the diversities of all peoples, languages, cultures, and colors must be cherished and celebrated. • We are responsible for each other’s welfare. • Because of the importance of individual’s faith traditions in developing underlying values, faith communi-ties can contribute to the development of a more just, humane, and ecologically responsible society. [We refer here to “faith traditions” vs. “religion” as AAIC is interested in reaching not only congregations but also those who are searching and may not have a specific faith affiliation (such as the NONEs).] • Members of AAIC oppose any and all forms of discrimination, especially those based on faith, gender, race, heritage, nationality and sexuality • Advocacy and Social Justice: AAIC has consistently put issues of social justice at the forefront. Our past history shows a deep concern for inclusiveness. The group has been focused on the issues faced by the immigrant populations in Akron, ongoing issues of racism in the community, hunger, as well as xeno
phobia.