IFFP - Interfaith Families Project

IFFP’s FY 2025–26 Annual Report is Now Available!

This past year has been an extraordinary time of reflection, celebration, and structural transformation as we officially marked a historic milestone: IFFP’s 30th Anniversary.

Key highlights from this year's report include:

Curriculum Innovation: The launch of our new Spiral Curriculum to build deeper, functional interfaith literacy for our youth.

Staffing Transitions: Welcoming Denise Schainker as our new Community Education Director and honoring Miranda Hovemeyer for her 13 years of dedicated service.

Safety & Operations: Upgrading physical security equipment via a Montgomery County grant and migrating financial tracking to Realm for greater efficiency.

Fundraising Success: A highly successful 30th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign driven by the generosity of our community.

We also extend our deepest gratitude to outgoing Board Chair Felise Shellenberger and welcome our incoming Chair, Tracy Katz, as we look toward the 2026–27 program year.

Thank you for your presence, your financial stewardship, and your unwavering commitment to IFFP.

Read the full report here: https://conta.cc/3SI6SWH

A huge thank you to everyone who joined Rev. Sam and Rev. Jay for our young adult bowling night! It was so wonderful to see faces from IFFP, Saint Mark, and beyond coming together.

Stay tuned for what’s next!

Young Adult Bowling Night! | Wednesday, June 10 | 7:00pm | Pinstripes (in Pike and Rose)

Rev. Sam and Rev. Jay are teaming up to invite young adults from IFFP, Saint Mark and beyond (high school graduates, college students, folks in their 20s and 30s, etc.) to a fun evening of bowling, food, and connection. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and reconnect with friends. All are welcome! For planning purposes, RSVP to Rev. Sam by June 7th.

What a beautiful conclusion to our IFFP year!

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us yesterday—both in person at Saint Mark Fellowship Hall and online via Zoom.

Together, we officially wrapped up our "step-by-step" theme, looked ahead to next year's exciting new theme, and celebrated our amazing Sunday School students with some well-deserved end-of-year parties! 🎉 (And a huge thank-you to all the parents who brought those delicious snacks!)

We also shared a bittersweet, but incredibly joyful moment, celebrating the wonderful Miranda Hovemeyer. Miranda, we are so grateful for everything you’ve given to this community, and we wish you the absolute best as you step into your new role as AU’s Humanist Chaplain. You will be deeply missed, but we are so proud of you! ❤️

Thank you all for a fantastic year. Have a wonderful summer!

Can you believe it’s already the end of the year?

Don't miss our final gathering of the year TOMORROW, June 7th, at 10:00 AM ET! Catch us in person at Saint Mark Fellowship Hall or join online via Zoom.

We’re putting a bow on our "step-by-step" theme, dropping the curtain on next year's theme, and throwing end-of-year Sunday School parties for the kids! 🥳 (Parents, hit the link below to help out with nut-free snacks/drinks!).

Important: We are also showering the amazing Miranda Hovemeyer with love before she takes on her new role as AU’s Humanist Chaplain. Please make sure to sign her Kudoboard by June 6th (link in bio) or bring a handmade card with you on Sunday!
See you all on Sunday!

More info: https://conta.cc/4aumymt

Come to the Pride Interfaith Service on June 22!

Celebrate the beautiful diversity of our community’s spiritual traditions at the annual Capital Pride Interfaith Service on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 7pm. The service will be at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A Street, SE, Wash, DC 20003.

This year’s powerful theme, “In Faith We Exist. Resist. Persist.” anchors a collaborative service that honors the depth, breadth, and sincerity of our collective beliefs. We are happy to announce that the Bishop of Washington, The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, will be addressing the service this year.

Coordinated annually by Center Faith with vital input from across the community—including our own Rabbi Debbie—the service stands as a joyful, defiant reclamation of spirituality.

By coming together, we expose the false narrative that anti-LGBTQ+ fundamentalism holds a monopoly on religion. Instead, we take pride in the myriad of ways our community expresses its sacred traditions, each revered and steeped in history.

Whether you are looking to connect, reflect, or stand in solidarity, this uplifting evening promises to heal, inspire, and fortify our shared spirit.

Mark your calendars for this Sunday, June 7th, at 10:00 AM ET! We’re gathering in person at Saint Mark Fellowship Hall and on Zoom for a beautiful conclusion to our year.

We will be wrapping up our "step-by-step" theme, revealing next year’s theme, and hosting local Sunday School end-of-year parties! 🎉 (Parents, check the link below to sign up for nut-free snacks/drinks!).

We are also celebrating the incredible Miranda Hovemeyer before she steps into her new role as AU’s Humanist Chaplain. Please sign her Kudoboard by June 6th (link in bio) or bring a handmade card on Sunday!

See you there!

More info: https://conta.cc/4aumymt

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our special Hybrid Gathering, Sunday School, and Continuing Ed! 💛

From honoring the Golden Rule in action to celebrating the incredible volunteers who keep the IFFP community thriving, it was a beautiful reminder of how we can build a kinder world together—step by step.

We also loved diving deep into Psalm 23 during Continuing Education. A huge thank you to Brad Boekeloo for sharing his moving reflection, and to Reverend Sam for guiding us through activities that helped us connect with this timeless text in a fresh, meaningful way.

See you next Sunday for our last Gathering of the year!

Service is just the Golden Rule in action.

Join us this Sunday, May 31st, at 10:00 AM ET as we give thanks for our amazing volunteers and explore how we can build a kinder world together.

Where: Saint Mark Fellowship Hall & Zoom (Hybrid)
Continuing Ed: A beautiful, fresh exploration of Psalm 23 with Rev. Sam and Brad Boekeloo.

Kids: Sunday School & fun coloring pages!

Everyone is welcome. Grab your spot on Zoom or join us in person!

More info: https://conta.cc/4dOrRho