Inter-Religious Council of Linn County

06/16/2026

We’re going to be hanging out at the Juneteenth Festival this weekend. Hope to see you there!

Doris Agyemang is going to get the AAMI's Festival MOVING!

The founder of Yenko and creator of AFROFIT, Doris is originally
from Ghana. She is passionate about bringing people together through movement, wellness, and culture. At the Festival, she'll lead a high-energy AFROFIT session that combines Afrobeat rhythms and music from Black artists around the world with simple toning exercises (June 20 at 12:30 PM). Get ready to move, have fun, and celebrate community through fitness! Let's go!

06/12/2026

Our board members were invited to attend Jukai at Cedar Rapids Zen Center, and attend we did! There was Christian, Muslim, Hindu, and Baha’i representation at the event. We even got to meet the temple kitty, though he needed to eat quickly and move on because the presiding minister is allergic to cats.

04/16/2026

As the weather gets warmer and people are out and about checking out outdoor markets and art installations, remember this opportunity the last Saturday of every month to pray for unity!

08/18/2025

Folx who want CR to be a welcoming community are still doing this each month. 🙂

05/02/2025

May the Fourth be with you! If you’re not doing an epic rewatch of every Star Wars movie and show this Sunday, consider joining our Baha’i community at Cornell College at 10AM for this event. See flyer below.

05/17/2024

Update on this: Disposition of ashes will take place at a later time to allow for better planning.

Many members and friends of IRCLC will remember Rev. Zuiko Redding, who served on the board and participated in many religious and cultural events around eastern Iowa. Her funeral will be Saturday, May 25th at 4PM, at Prairiewoods. Everyone is welcome to attend Sunday activities 9AM the next day at Cedar Rapids Zen Center, when we will have a guest teacher. Peace to all!

03/10/2024

Thank you to all who attended the peace service today!

02/02/2024

Seeking Executive Producer for "Ethical Perspectives on the News"

The Inter-Religious Council of Linn County is looking for a volunteer Executive Producer for our public access show, "Ethical Perspectives on the News." This weekly show on KCRG-TV9 has been discussing local, state, and national issues from an ethical lens for over 24 years.

As Executive Producer, you would be responsible for helping plan, organize, and oversee approximately 30+ episodes per year. Duties include coordinating guests, developing show topics and segments, managing production schedules, attending planning meetings, and serving as the main point person for the program.

This is an unpaid, volunteer position. However, it is a great way to get involved with the Inter-Religious Council of Linn County, connect with community leaders, and contribute your talents to public dialogue around important issues.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in ethics, religion, community service, and staying informed on current events. Strong organizational and communication skills are a plus!

If you are passionate about facilitating community conversations and keeping our public informed, we would love to hear from you! Please send a direct message about your interest. Thank you!

IRCLC Board

11/21/2023

Good afternoon!

The Ask - We are reaching out to supporters/followers of the Inter-religious Council of Linn County who would be interested in joining the board. Specifically, we need you to attend the Annual Meeting on December 7th (please DM with details).

Background...

The Inter-Religious Council of Linn County (IRCLC) was formed in 1993 and has served as a beautiful symbol of our diverse religious community working together for mutual understanding and the common good! We truly believe organizations like the IRCLC are needed now more than ever to promote peace and unity in a time of global unrest. You can also visit www.IRCLC.org for more information.

Like many other organizations, Covid had a significant impact on the IRCLC including overall membership and board involvement. Our bylaws state (see below) we must have elected officers to conduct business and maintain representation from various religious groups in our community. Despite our efforts, we have had difficulty maintaining a full slate of officers or achieve diverse religious representation on the Board for several years now. Membership is $25 a year per individual or $.50 (per member) for organizations.

I am confident, with your support, the Council can grow and adapt as it continues to serve Linn County and surrounding communities.

Thank you for your consideration and please DM with any questions.

IRCLC Board of Directors

  Our PurposeTo promote understanding, compassion, and acceptance of each other and of our beliefs.   The Inter-Religious Council of Linn County was formed in 1993, in order to encourage understanding, respect, and friendship among persons of different faiths in this community. Our membership i...

11/14/2023

Here are a few pictures from the "Thanksgiving Musical Celebration" on Sunday night at the Community of Christ church in Hiawatha! What a wonderful time! There is excitement about what this could become in the future. Thank you to Joseph Miller and Mayor Nick AbouAssaly of Marion for coordinating this event!