The Nantucket Interfaith Council, a collaboration of Nantucket's religious congregations, meets monthly, 2nd Tues. Noon at the Methodist Church. Clergy and lay representatives comprise the Council of approximately 25 persons. The council represents a growing trend in ecumenical and interfaith unity. It supports each religious congregation in promoting spiritual, ethical, and social welfare and addresses pertinent issues and emergencies in the Nantucket community.
Blessing of the Animals - Thur., Oct. 4, 5pm, Children's Beach
Chef's Dinner/Benefit Food Pantry - Canceled
Veteran's Day - Sun., Nov. 11, 11 AM, Town Bldg. Plaque
Christmas Stroll Service - Sat., Dec. 1, 5:00 PM, Unitarian Church
Martin Luther King Service -Mon., Jan. 21, Noon, Summer Street Church
High School Baccalaureate - Fri., June 6, 5:00 PM, Congregational Church
Located at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Fair St., the Nantucket Emergency Food Pantry is sponsored by the Interfaith Council. Donations of unopened and currently dated food are gratefully received at the Food Pantry distribution center off the St. Paul's parking lot on Fair St., and at all churches. The Food Pantry is open 4-6 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, and at other times in an emergency. In case of an emergency, leave a message on the Food Pantry's voicemail or speak to any of the Island clergy.
The Nantucket Rental Assistance Program, sponsored by the Interfaith Council, helps low and moderate income Island residents remain in stable housing. Families that are currently in rental housing, or who have located a rental situation, can receive financial assistance with first-and-last payments; ongoing monthly rent payments, or one or two months rent payments in an emergency. To qualify, families must show they can sustain rent payments after the assistance ends; meet income limits; have (or be offered) a year-round lease; and show at least a two-year presence on the Island. Funds are limited. To apply, call to obtain an application form or pick one up from the Department of Human Services.
President: Terry Anne Vigil, 508-228-7597
Vice President: Rev. Georgia Ann Snell, 508-325-4547
Secretary:
Treasurer: Rev. Jennifer Brooks, 508-228-7597
Registrar: John Bartlett, 508-228-1135
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