Valley Interfaith Project Casa Core Team Mission Statement and Institutions
Valley Interfaith Project(VIP) is a faith-guided, non-partisan organization that promotes a better quality of life for all people. VIP supports Arizona families by encouraging the democratic process, by fostering civil, public discourse and by advocating peaceful social change.
At regular gatherings throughout the state, VIP leaders address both diverse and divisive issues in civic discussions in order to simplify complex issues and educate the general public.
VIP was created 25 years ago in an effort to work toward a more just society. Valley Interfaith Project is a coalition of 40+ local, community institutions.The FRC core team was one of the first institutions to join VIP. VIP is committed to developing the capacity of people from all walks of life.
Member Institutions:
All Saints Catholic Newman Center, Tempe
Arizona Education Association-Retired
Ascension Lutheran Church, Paradise Valley
Catholic Religious, Maricopa County
Community Christian Church, Tempe
Crosier Community of Phoenix
Dayspring United Methodist Church, Tempe
El Mirage Elementary School
First Congregational United Church of Christ, Phoenix
First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mesa
Franciscan Renewal Center (Casa), Scottsdale
Gilbert Education Association
King of Glory Lutheran Church, Tempe
Kyrene Education Association, Tempe
Mount of Olives Lutheran Church, Phoenix
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Glendale
Paradise Valley United Methodist Church, Paradise Valley
UMOM New Day Centers
Red Mountain United Methodist Church, Mesa
Santa Teresita Catholic Church, El Mirage
Scottsdale Education Association
Scottsdale United Methodist Church
Shepherd of the Hills United Church of Christ, Phoenix
St. Andrew Episcopal Church, Glendale
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Phoenix
St. Margaret Catholic Church, Tempe
St. Patrick Catholic Community, Scottsdale
Temple Sole!, Paradise Valley
The Fountains, a United Methodist Church, Fountain Hills
West Valley Neighborhoods Association
Other Institutions:
City Square Church, Phoenix
Epiphany Episcopal Church, Tempe
Faith Lutheran Church, Phoenix
Glendale First United Methodist Church
Mesa Education Association & MESPA
Mission del Sol Presbyterian, Tempe
Riverview Elementary, El Mirage
San Pablo Episcopal Church, Phoenix
St. James Episcopal, Tempe
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Phoenix
Tempe Elementary Education Association
Tempe First United Methodist Church, Tempe
Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Mesa
Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, Chandler