Political candidates address Brooklyn’s faith community on economic and social issues
Two local politicians, representing Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill respectively, figured prominently at a Candidates Forum that Brooklyn Congregations United sponsored last Sunday.
Founded in 2007, “Brooklyn Congregations United is a non-profit coalition of faith-based groups and individuals from Christian, Muslim and Jewish traditions which works on issues of social change impacting the community,” according to a printed identity statement. The goal of BCU is to transform neighborhoods into healthy and vibrant communities whose citizens join forces for a common good. BCU consists of more than 20 member churches, synagogues, mosques and other religious organizations, generally in the Flatbush, Midwood and Ditmas Park areas of Brooklyn.
The July 21 forum was held in the Rectory Hall of BCU member and historic Flatbush Reformed Church, which was established in 1654. This Candidates Forum was the second for BCU, which hosted the Candidates for Mayor event in 2009.