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TIA-CO is an interfaith, member-driven, grassroots organization that strengthens democracy in our culture; serves as a progressive voice of reason, moderation and mutual respect for communities of faith; and promotes religious freedom, understanding and diversity. We envision a You are invited to join us in creating a Register TODAY for the 2012 Day at the Legislature The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado (TIA-CO) invites you to participate in our annual “Day at the Legislature” from 8 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Monday, February 6. There will be an optional afternoon session. The event is an opportunity for individuals to learn about the legislative process, tour the capitol, meet their state senators and representatives, and learn how to become effective advocates on the issues they care about most passionately. We will meet in House Committee Room 112 for the morning session and then move across the street to First Baptist Church for the lunch program. The cost to attend is $20, which includes coffee and bagels, lunch, and materials. The registration deadline is Monday, January 30. You may register online or by contacting our office at 720-524-1100 or info@interfaithallianceco.org. Different faiths align for the common good: A profile of TIA-CO board member Nathan Woodliff-Stanley Story and photo by Linda Lidov
They also share a belief that many people of faith, be they Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, or Christian, believe: that all people must work together in the pursuit of common moral imperatives, such as equality for all people. “How can you really honor the inherent worth and dignity of every person, if some people can get married and others can’t, or some have health insurance and others are left out?” Nathan says. To address issues like these, Nathan and his wife are actively involved in the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, an organization supported by the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado. The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado brings people of different faiths together to strengthen democracy in our culture and promote religious freedom, social justice, understanding, and diversity. “Interfaith Alliance is a place where I can work with other good people to create a better, more equitable, more just society in Colorado. And it aligns with my professional ministerial work,” says Nathan. By educating and empowering people of faith to be advocates in their communities, get involved civically, and engage in dialogue, the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado helps people like Nathan and members of his congregation at Jefferson Unitarian Church influence Colorado’s future. Working alongside the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado’s members of 19 faith traditions, and those with no faith tradition, Nathan says change is possible. “We’ve looked at issues of poverty, war, and peace together. We can find common ground in other areas such as public policy that advances equality. We don’t always agree on everything. But faith tells us it’s not only what issues you support, but how you approach them.” We invite you to sign up for our email newsletter for up-to-the-minute information delivered directly to your inbox.
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Nathan Woodliff-Stanley lives in an interfaith family. Nathan is an ordained Unitarian minister, and his wife is an Episcopalian priest. Despite their religious differences, both share a commitment to a set of ethical values and principles that many faiths share when it comes to human worth. 
