Kirkland Interfaith Network

About Us

The Kirkland Interfaith Network (KIN) is a group of faith-based communities and individuals who have joined together to serve the needs of the poor, both here in Kirkland and around the world.

Beliefs and practices:

	By serving, our eyes are opened to the need for change in the world.
	Together we can do more than any one of us can do alone.
	Our faith traditions tell us to use the gifts of our time, energy, creativity and money to be a blessing to others.
	We match untapped resources with unaddressed needs.
	All faith traditions are to be valued and respected.
	We serve with joy as well as compassion.

KIN is a 501c3, all-volunteer organization. Every dollar donated to our projects is used for the projects. Our low overhead expenses are paid by the dues of our member congregations. Our congregations and the community at-large provide the resources we need for the work we do. KIN does not receive any government funding.

The KIN board: The board is made up of representatives of member congregations, as well as individuals who may be members at large, or representatives of faith-based communities that are not officially affiliated with KIN. The only requirement is a willingness to serve. KIN board meetings are held the first Saturday of every month and are open to anyone who wishes to attend.

KIN organizational membership: Any faith-based community in Kirkland or whose members live in Kirkland may join KIN. KIN member congregations agree to:

	Send at least one representative to the regular meetings of the KIN board;
	Make a donation to support the work of KIN itself (copying, postage, etc.);
	Commit to publicize and support the projects that KIN sponsors, as time and resources in the congregation permit;
	Respect the faith traditions of the other KIN member congregations.

KIN representatives: The level of commitment (time and energy) for each KIN representative varies with the individual and congregation. Some things the KIN representative will be asked to do are:

	Attend the regular meetings of the KIN board, or find a substitute to do so;
	Provide a conduit for information between KIN and the congregation in order to publicize KIN projects;
	Be aware of what’s happening in your own congregation and stay in touch with those involved in projects that may be of interest to KIN and/or supported by other KIN congregations;
	Organize volunteers to support KIN projects.

In addition, KIN representatives may:

	Bring new ideas for projects for KIN to consider;
	Provide leadership and support for the operation of KIN projects;
	Provide leadership for KIN itself.

If you, as an individual or as a member of your congregation, are interested in attending a meeting, the only requirement is a willingness to serve. The KIN board meets at 9:15AM on the first Saturday of every month at Lake Washington United Methodist Church. As meetings are sometimes rescheduled or change location we advise sending and email to info@kirklandinterfaith.net prior to attending a meeting.

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The faith communities which make up KIN can be viewed on the Links page.