History

The Metropolitan Interfaith Congregations Acting for Hope (MICAH) was formed by Catholic, Protestant, Unitarian and Jewish congregations from the region between Route 128 and 495 in 2004.  The organization works with these congregations to develop leadership teams called Local Organizing Committees.  These committees conduct listening campaigns within the congregations in search of issues of common concern.  MICAH then takes action in the community with the congregations on these identified issues.  The organization is funded by membership dues and grants from foundations and religious denominations. 

The acronym of the organization represents the Biblical prophet Micah who answered the question, "what does the Lord require of you?" with this answer, "to do justice."  The prophet's words inspire and challenge the organization to continue to fight for justice.