About ICM
An ecumenical network of Erie County churches united in worship, learning, and shared action — serving neighbors with dignity since 1945.
A Beloved Community
A beloved community in Erie County where churches, together with interfaith and community partners, walk in solidarity with the poor and marginalized, heal divisions, and work for peace, dignity, and the common good.
United in Faith & Action
Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County is an ecumenical network of congregations committed to a living, public faith. We unite churches in worship, learning, and shared action, and we mobilize people and resources to serve our neighbors, advance justice, and care for our common home — especially alongside those most affected by poverty, racism, violence, and exclusion.
78 Years of
Faithful Service
Founded in 1945, Inter-Church Ministries has grown from a small coalition of local congregations into a countywide network connecting churches, families, and communities across Erie.
Through decades of change, our calling has remained constant — to meet neighbors where they are, provide practical help in moments of crisis, and build a more just and compassionate Erie County together.
Meet the TeamOur Five Goals
The core ways we live out our shared public faith across Erie County.
Worship
Celebrate unity in Christ through ecumenical worship, honoring church workers, and shared seasonal and holiday celebrations that bring congregations together.
Study
Foster theological learning through forums, panel discussions, and conferences — alongside interfaith dialogue and global community conversations.
Service
Serve as a catalyst for programs meeting Erie County needs — advancing poverty relief through the VSEA emergency assistance voucher system, Coats for Kids, and collaboration with local partners.
Advocacy & Workshops
Through study, advocacy, and workshops, address poverty, racial justice, violence, and other pressing community concerns that affect our neighbors most.
Care
Provide compassionate support through the Laura Wilkinson Memorial Fund for families grieving the death of a child — because no family should carry that weight alone.
Our Core Values
Faith
Grounded in Christ's call to love our neighbors as ourselves.
Unity
Bringing together diverse congregations around a shared purpose.
Justice
Advocating for those most affected by poverty, racism, and exclusion.
Compassion
Meeting every neighbor with dignity, care, and genuine human warmth.
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Learn how to volunteer, donate, or connect your congregation with community initiatives that make a real difference in Erie County.