Independence ministerial Alliance

 

Mission Statement and Purpose

Mission Statement

The mission of the Independence Ministerial Alliance is to be an interfaith and ecumenical organization which provides religious leaders and community service leaders with an opportunity to join together in worship, educational activities and in support of the community of Independence, Missouri.

Purpose

To encourage and support personal/professional growth through opportunities for fellowship, study and service.

To foster understanding and information about one another and our various faith traditions.

To engage in service with other community-serving organizations by assisting with the formation of appropriate new organizations and supporting existing organizations.

To initiate and support ecumenical worship services within the community such as the Community Thanksgiving Service, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, City Council Prayers, Baccalaureate Service, Day of Prayer services, etc.

To offer an avenue for the faith community to speak to issues within the community when those issues need a faith perspective.

Approved: May 10, 2007