WIHW: The Chaplaincy Institute

The Chaplaincy Institute Seminary and Community are infused with a spirit of harmonious living among peoples and respect for the diversity of all creation. Since 1999, they have dedicated themselves to bringing new models of spiritual leadership and creative ministry to promote religious peace and understanding. CI is a religious non-profit organization located in Berkeley, founded by clergy with a shared vision of bridging the religious schisms that divide our world. In building these bridges, we begin to heal ourselves, each another, and this beautiful planet we call home.
Mission: To educate and empower people for new models of Interfaith service and spiritual care to heal and transform the world.
SEMINARY:
Empowering people for Interfaith service & leadership
We offer two education programs for those with a unique calling to spiritual service:

• Interfaith Studies, leading to ordination as an Interfaith minister and chaplain.
• Interfaith Spiritual Direction, leading to certification as an Interfaith Spiritual Director.

These programs respond to society’s need for faith, peace, and understanding that are needed across religious divides. Through study, reflection, writing, and engaging with others, students gain a broad understanding of the world’s religions, while simultaneously deepening in their own spiritual traditions. Creative approaches are emphasized, along with counseling skills such as deep listening, presence, and compassion.
COMMUNITY:
Interfaith spirituality, ministry, worship, and vision.
Our Interfaith Ministers and Spiritual Directors provide compassionate, respectful spiritual care to people of all faiths, as well as people of no faith. They join the growing collective body of Interfaith and Inter-religious wisdom that is so essential in our world today.
Web: chaplaincyinstitute.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChaplaincyInst

It’s World Interfaith Harmony Week, and to celebrate, ICP is highlighting some of the interfaith organizations and programs that circle the San Francisco Bay Area.