Our Purpose

Our History

The Independence Ministerial Alliance was founded in 1900 by a group of local Christian ministers and grown to include all faith traditions.

Read the text of the 1900 newspaper article describing the formation.

IMA is a 501c3 tax exempt entity

To encourage and support personal/professional growth through the 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 new organizations and supporting existing organizations.

To initiate and support ecumenical worship services within the community such as the Rev. Dr. 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.