Announcing the New Executive Director
Dear Friends of the Interfaith Center,
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that we announce the appointment of the Rev. Patricia Mathews as the new Executive Director of The Interfaith Center, effective January 1, 2024.
The Reverend Patricia Matthews has a deep love of interfaith dialogue that she has integrated into her 25 years of ministry in the Episcopal Church. She brings a wealth of experience and community engagement that aligns perfectly with the mission and values of our Center. Her dedication to fostering understanding, promoting diversity, and cultivating unity among different faith traditions is truly inspiring.
Currently, the Rev. Patricia Mathews is serving as the associate rector at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Little Rock. St. Mark’s has been an important partner and friend to the Interfaith Center. From organizing enlightening discussions on world religions to helping develop the Friendship Camp and hosting annual Love Thy Neighbor prayer service, our shared values of fostering interfaith understanding and cooperation have paved the way for many successful collaborations between the two organizations. As we look ahead, we are excited about nurturing this relationship further under the leadership of the Rev. Patricia Mathews.
As we bid a fond farewell to Sophia Said, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for her remarkable leadership and tireless dedication to the Interfaith Center's growth and success. Sophia will serve concurrently with the Rev. Patricia Mathews for several months to help with the transition before joining the Interfaith Center’s board of directors. An introductory gathering with the Rev. Patricia Mathews will be scheduled in early 2024. More details will follow soon.
Please join us in welcoming the Rev. Patricia Mathews to our staff and Sophia Said to our board.
Best regards,
Jerry Adams
Board Chair, The Interfaith Center of Arkansas
Rev. Britt Skarda, The Rev. Susan Sims Smith, Hon. Annabelle Imber Tuck, Dr. Sara Tariq, Hon. Joyce Williams Warren, Dr. Jane Prince
Board Members, The Interfaith Center of Arkansas
