If you’ve been on our website recently, you may have noticed a change in our donations page. This is exciting news for us as we’ve launched of our new and improved donations portal! Our previous system was discontinued, but this gave us the opportunity to switch to Raisely, a platform with a simpler, more modern…
For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. –Jeremiah 29:11 (NRSV) While Americans have always had their differences based on political preferences and how we work to progress the ideal of “liberty and…
The Pennsylvania Council of Churches is deeply saddened and condemns the violence and vandalism aimed at our Jewish and Muslim brothers and sisters. We grieve the hate and fear that provokes a fear of the “other”—persons who are different—and leads to engaging in this kind of reprehensible behavior. We call on all persons of faith…
This is an op-ed submitted for print in the Allentown Morning-Call By REV. DR. LARRY D. PICKENS As we celebrate the life and ministry of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this week, it’s clear we have much more to achieve in seeking to create his vision of a “Beloved Community.” The violence that…
Download in pdf format REPORT ON THE COUNCIL’S WORK IN 2016 The Pennsylvania Council of Churches is the state-wide ecumenical presence in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Formed by 42 church bodies and agencies representing 20 Anabaptist, Anglican, Orthodox, Pentecostal, and Protestant communions (denominations), the Council works for Christian unity for the sake of the world….
