There is something about community that makes us reach out to others and connect on many levels.

In an effort to assist organizations with bringing people and groups together, this section provides brief introductions to various faith traditions written by their respective members, as well as tips on establishing interfaith dialogues and working with faith communities.

Tamarack believes that community is about place, spirit, belonging and connection, and we want to go beyond simple techniques of community engagement to inspire and build communities that centre on caring and being cared for.

Faith communities and religious-based organizations are major resources for building community, and addressing social and systemic issues. Therefore, engaging in and across faiths can be both personally and publicly beneficial.

With a profound sense of responsibility and the desire to help people in need, faith communities have the power to bring individuals and groups together for the greater good.

As our society becomes increasingly culturally diverse, there is a need for increased dialogue between different religious groups, agencies and organizations to learn what motivates people and what aspects of faith we have in common.

This web section, like our understanding of faith communities, will continue to evolve. We welcome your help in this learning process. Please e-mail us with your questions, comments or suggestions.

Be sure to check out all the pages in this section, including:

Working with faith communities – Learn more about the benefits of working with faith communities.

Interfaith Dialogue – Discover what it takes to establish an interfaith dialogue in your community.

Faiths & Community – Explore profiles of different faiths and their involvement in the community.

Links – Check out a list of valuable faith resources.

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