Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice

Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice ICPJ centers racial and economic justice as we address the root causes of violence.

We wage love and practice nonviolence in all its forms through education, community organizing, advocacy, and direct action.

04/27/2026

Resistance Songs Sing-Along
Sunday May 3, 3:30pm, Sanctuary

In these times, we need music to encourage each other to stay strong, build community, and act for justice. Please share the information below with your friends and neighbors!

We hope you can come to our next Resistance Songs Sing-Along on May 3. Everyone's welcome to sing along, play a rhythm instrument, or just clap! No experience necessary - just bring your love of peace and justice!

We sing songs both old and new, including the songs coming out of Minneapolis and the new Singing Resistance movement.

This event is co-sponsored by the Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice, and organized by Edith Lewis, Amelia Hefferlin, and Layla Ananda. Learn more about the Interfaith Council here: https://www.icpj.org/

Bring your Joyful and Resistant Voices on Sunday, May 3!
04/27/2026

Bring your Joyful and Resistant Voices on Sunday, May 3!

Resistance Songs Sing-Along
Sunday May 3, 3:30pm, Sanctuary

In these times, we need music to encourage each other to stay strong, build community, and act for justice. Please share the information below with your friends and neighbors!

We hope you can come to our next Resistance Songs Sing-Along on May 3. Everyone's welcome to sing along, play a rhythm instrument, or just clap! No experience necessary - just bring your love of peace and justice!

We sing songs both old and new, including the songs coming out of Minneapolis and the new Singing Resistance movement.

This event is co-sponsored by the Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice, and organized by Edith Lewis, Amelia Hefferlin, and Layla Ananda. Learn more about the Interfaith Council here: https://www.icpj.org/

03/03/2026

We're Hiring!

Administrative and Communications Support
Position Description- 2026

Temporary and Part-Time
Hours: 20-25 hr/week from March 2026 - December 2026
Compensation: $25/hr

Background
Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice (ICPJ) is in a time of transition. We are shifting from a single organization into a network formation that will use Sociocracy as our governing model. We hope this position becomes permanent, possibly with an opportunity to become full-time. In the meantime, we need support with important organizational tasks that will set us up for success.

Job Summary
The Administrative and Communications Support position will play a central role in updating and maintaining our volunteer and donor databases, programming calendar, and resources for volunteers. This role will also support our communications and office needs.

Essential Functions
- Work with Salesforce and Givebutter to update and maintain our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems for operational efficiency
- Support our volunteers with onboarding, tools for participation, check-ins, and assessment
- Work with a website designer to update our site and build our social media presence
- Support organizational tracking and outreach efforts
- Manage our programming calendar and event logistics
- Support office space maintenance and organizing

Skills and Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience leading administrative projects/work
- Strong organizational skills and ability to independently manage assigned tasks, projects, and multiple streams of work
- Project management experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication between multiple, diverse parties with grace and respect, to make progress under sometimes tight project timelines
- Find joy in working with an intergenerational population that has diverse needs
- Proficient knowledge of online systems including social media platforms and Google suite

Desired:
- Experience working with Black, Indigenous, and people of the global majority for systems change
- Understanding of local organizing environment and other local grassroots efforts
- Experience with and commitment to transformative justice and restorative practices

Accessibility:
Applicants must live in Southeast Michigan, with the ability to work in Washtenaw County. The position requires multiple hours on the computer utilizing multiple digital platforms. ICPJ is currently operating in a hybrid in-person and remote style. The position may require some evenings and weekends, with irregular hours, and some travel within the county. This position does not require heavy lifting.

To apply: Please send resume, cover letter, availability for interviews the week of March 16th, and two references to [email protected] with ICPJ Admin/Comm Support in the subject line by 5pm on March 15.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the selection process.
This position is available to all, and we treat all persons equally without bias based on race, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Join us on March 7 from 12:30-5:30 for a training on Nonviolent Direct Action. We must all grow our skills so we are bes...
02/20/2026

Join us on March 7 from 12:30-5:30 for a training on Nonviolent Direct Action. We must all grow our skills so we are best able to act in times of crisis and everyday.

For more information and to register go to: givebutter.com/NVDATraining

02/19/2026

We had the opportunity to work with Global Scholar Program students at UM to create these "decline to sign" videos bringing attention to ballot initiatives geared to limit access and participation in our democracy.

Change doesn’t just happen at the ballot box.It happens in libraries, on Zoom calls, around folding tables, and in rooms...
02/10/2026

Change doesn’t just happen at the ballot box.
It happens in libraries, on Zoom calls, around folding tables, and in rooms where neighbors practice how to keep each other safe.

This winter, we’re gathering across Washtenaw County to build real, practical skills for the moment we’re in — de-escalation, rapid response, and nonviolent direct action.
Not fear-based. Not reactive.
Prepared. Connected. Rooted in community care.

Join Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice and partners, including We the People MI, for:

✨ Action planning (Zoom sessions)
✨ De-escalation & rapid response trainings (Ann Arbor + Ypsi)
✨ Nonviolent direct action training

Because protecting each other is civic work.
Because safety is something we build together.
Because democracy lives in community.

See dates + details: www.icpj.org

Join us as we work to prepare for what we know, and what we don’t know. We will share more information soon! Registration Links: Action Planning Body Doubling: Multiple dates on zoom- https://givebutter.com/ActionPlanningBodyDoubling De-escalation and Rapid Response: February 19 from 6-8 pm- https...

Do you have questions about accountability and transparency in the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office? Join us on Thursda...
12/06/2025

Do you have questions about accountability and transparency in the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office? Join us on Thursday, December 11 from 5:30-7 pm at 16 S. Washington! We will be sharing activities of the work group that has been focused in this area, hear from Sheriff Dyer about statutory vs. discretionary budget, and identify areas of alignment and struggle as we move toward our next stage of work. We will have light snacks. Register at givebutter.com/WCSOAccountabilityAndTransparency.

12/02/2025

Happy Giving Tuesday!

This Giving Tuesday we are asking for your precious time and your financial support. We are only about six months away from a major organizational shift as we move into a Sociocracy-style governance structure. It is important for us to tend to what is necessary for change to happen well, while we continue to tend to community needs and opportunities for key collaborations. Check out this State of the Organization presentation that was shared during Connect & Act. If the vision shared is one that you believe in, this is the time to show up as you can:

1) Commit to joining a Circle! We have Circles for programming, mission stewardship, operations, and governance. We know that it will take more people for us to achieve our goals and we want to help you find your role. You can email [email protected] with your availability for January, as we will match you with a staff or member to connect.

2) Donate to sustain our work! As we grow to best support a network of groups and organizations, we need more staff. We also play a role in sustaining the work of some of our partners so that our community can thrive. You can donate at our website or mail a check to 1414 Hill St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104.

3) Please do check out the State of the Organization (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjFbvLF7DWM)! Over the next six months there will be multiple opportunities for folks to join a Sociocracy circle to practice the new decision-making model. Your input is important to shaping the direction of our work and making sure that we have your consent as we move forward.

4) Follow our social media! We post events that we are hosting and some from our partners. This is one was to stay informed. [icpj.org; facebook.com/ICPJA2; instagram.com/ICPJWashtenaw; linktr.ee/ICPJ]

Join us on Thursday, December 11 from 5:30-7 pm at 16 S. Washington for the next community meeting focused on accountabi...
11/26/2025

Join us on Thursday, December 11 from 5:30-7 pm at 16 S. Washington for the next community meeting focused on accountability and accessibility in the Sheriff’s Office. This is an opportunity for the community to directly name the conditions that we want to organize within and what we want to see in our neighborhoods. Snacks provided.

Register: givebutter.com/WCSOAccountabilityAndTransparency

You can read the full responses to the community questions put forward during our last session at linktr.ee/ICPJ. A group of Global Scholars Program students created a more visual and summarized version of the responses which you can download from our website www.icpj.org

By Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice

Stop the Coup and Chili Cook-Off: Tuesday, November 4 from 5:30-8 pm at Riverside Arts Center. Democracy is more than pa...
10/30/2025

Stop the Coup and Chili Cook-Off: Tuesday, November 4 from 5:30-8 pm at Riverside Arts Center. Democracy is more than participating in elections. The practices of democracy are under further threat and we must build our collective muscles. One muscle is to gather and eat together, and tis the season for chili! This workshop will provide an overview of the pillars of power while diving more into the skills we need to build in order to best support our community's wholeness. Register at givebutter.com/NoCoupYesChili

Circle Up and get to work! We will build skills together, plan together, and act together! Register to attend in-person ...
10/25/2025

Circle Up and get to work! We will build skills together, plan together, and act together! Register to attend in-person or online: givebutter.com/CircleUp2025

Saturday, November 22 from 10am - 4pm at FUMC (120 S. State St.)

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1414 Hill Street
Ann Arbor, MI
48104

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