The Commission on Faith-Based and Interfaith Affairs guides and consults the City on behalf of Philadelphia’s faith community.
Mission
The Commission on Faith-Based and Interfaith Affairs convenes a diverse array of members and leaders of local religious congregations, faith-based organizations, and nonprofit agencies in order to empower greater engagement and advocacy by all residents.
The commission will provide guidance and consultation to City departments and agencies with the goal of promoting greater access by all residents to City resources and available services. It will also encourage residents’ contributions to the quality of civic life.
Members
Imam Quaiser Abdullah, Co-Chair
Lucy Duncan, Co-Chair
Pastor Clarence Hayes, Jr., Secretary
Dave Brindley
Donald Camp
Pastor Carl Day
Archbishop Mary Floyd Palmer
Rev. Jerome Glover
Dr. Kathy-Ann Hernandez
Rabbi Linda Holtzman
Jared Jackson
Rev. Dr. John Jallah
Rabbi/Chaplain David Kushner
Aziz Nathoo
Rev. Jacqueline Newsome
Rev. Grace Song