About the Initiative

Veteran Friendly Congregation Initiative (VFCI) was conceived to promote a sense of community, acceptance and support for Veterans and their families in East Tennessee. Launched by Faith-Based Communities, it will become an integral part of the Faith Based Initiative.

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Your Congregation makes a difference

Your congregation can be an environment of acceptance for veterans and their families.

Did you know that veterans are five times (5X) more likely to seek help from their clergy than every VA service combined?

Your congregation could help promote awareness of the needs of those sacrificing their time and effort to support our country.

Veteran Friendly Congregation Initiative Hotline at 865-336-2624!

Start a Veteran Friendly Congregation

We appreciate your interest and the investment of your time spent learning how your congregation can better serve veterans and their families.

We remind you that in order for us to recognize your place of worship as a “Veteran Friendly Congregation”

You need only follow through with the steps

Learn more at:
Become Veteran Friendly

Resources for Congregations

Your commitment toward becoming a Veteran Friendly Congregation begins with raising awareness among the members that you now have this program in place. We urge you to publish this ministry in your bulletins, newsletters and websites at least on a monthly basis. Your veterans need to know to whom they can turn for assistance.

Congregation Resources