OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS NEWSLETTER


December 2023

"A More Equitable and Inclusive Montgomery County"

County Executive Marc Elrich

 Faith Community

November Activities

November 2 - Faith Liaison Kate Chance attended Habitat for Humanity’s 15th annual fundraiser.


November 7 - The Office of Community Partnerships and the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Service Center hosted an event to connect faith and community leaders to local resources available in the County, and hear their concerns. Additional events like this are planned. Contact interfaith@montgomerycountymd.gov for more information.


November 5 - Faith Liaison Kate Chance attended a vigil at Congregation Beth El for lives lost in the October 7 attack.


November 6 - Faith Liaison Kate Chance attended a security training for Jewish and Muslim houses of worship.


November 15 - Faith Liaison Kate Chance attended the annual Potomac interfaith Thanksgiving.


November 19 - County Executive Marc Elrich and Faith Liaison Kate Chance attended the Southern Asian Seventh Day Adventist Church’s annual Thanksgiving dinner.


November 20 - The Faith Community Advisory Group meeting was held virtually and focused on mental health resources in Montgomery County. For more information, email interfaith@montgomerycountymd.gov.


November 27 - County Executive Marc Elrich and Faith Liaison Kate Chance attended Montgomery County Muslim Foundation’s annual Thanksgiving turkey give away.


November 28 - Faith Liaison Kate Chance attended the POW MIA breakfast fundraiser.


November 28 - Faith Liaison Kate Chance attended the Anti-Hate Task Force gathering and conclusion.


November 29 - Faith Liaison Kate Chance hosted a quarterly house of worship security training.