The Women's Interfaith Institute focuses on women's empowerment for the world's betterment. Inspired by our foremothers, we are women supporting women of diverse faiths in generating spiritual leadership, scholarship and service.  We are committed to “bringing peace to life” and to promoting pluralism, dialogue and understanding through all the gatherings, celebrations, seminars, workshops, retreats, and conferences we offer.

Recovering from the Fire
On March 5th, 2009 the Women's Interfaith Institute of the Finger Lakes suffered a devastating fire. The fire took place three days after renovations on our great hall (the former sanctuary) were complete.  We have spent a year dealing with the aftermath of the fire and repairing the roof to protect our building; now our short-term goal is regaining the use of our historic home.  We want to move back in!  With the generous help of friends of the Institute, we hope to do what is necessary to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy by October 31st.  We have closed off the Great Hall, but intend to restore meeting space in the north end of the building.

Read our Founding Director's Report: "The Fire, Its Aftermath and Our Plan to Move Back In"

To visit our Berkshires affiliate click here: http://womensinterfaithberkshires.org