The Interchurch Center

Building operations:the Interchurch Center ("tic") is owned, operated and managed under The auspices of several christian organizations, with a mission to provide a working environment that is conducive to ecumenical and interreligious involvement. The Interchurch Center is administered by a president/executive director and a staff of professionals who manage The day-to-day operations of all programs, a library and a telecommunications department. The office is concerned with The general operations of The building and The oversight of capital improvements to The building. The Interchurch Center employs a professional building management firm to supervise maintenance, service personnel and The housekeeping functions involved in running a large facility.

The Interchurch Center manages The riverside cafe, a full service cafeteria open monday through friday for breakfast, lunch and coffee service. The cafeteria is run by a food service provider and is available to all tenants.

Telephone operations:the Interchurch Center offers high-speed internet access and communication services to all tenant agencies. The department also provides technical services to agencies needing to schedule conference calls and video conferencing. The department is supervised by The executive director and two certified trained technicians. The Interchurch Center also retains The services of a data consulting firm to assist in monitoring The performance of all outside vendors with regard to on-going maintenance of systems, warranty provisions, installation/repair quality and system documentation.

Other program services:the Interchurch Center provides program services for all building occupants to participate in. These include weekly musical programs, monthly art exhibitions and art gallery openings and an ecumenical library for tenant use. The Center is also home to two choirs, composed of volunteer personnel from The Center's offices who perform for concerts and holidays. The Center's chapel is used for memorial services, programs and services of worship. The Center retains The services of an art consultant and musical director to manage these program areas. The ecumenical library provides a place for tenants to perform research and review current periodicals on religion and theology. The library is supervised by a full time librarian and archivist.