As millions of Americans plan to cast their votes this November it is not hyperbole to say that we are at an existential turning point and the future of our democratic republic is on the ballot. The Pennsylvania Council of Churches has historically advocated for the public’s involvement in the political and electoral process. In…
Reparations is a controversial topic that has not gained a significant footing in many of our faith communities. Injecting it into our congregational discussions of theological life has been an elusive prospect. I recently participated in a forum sponsored by The Council for World Mission (CWM) which was titled A Theology of Reparations: Consultation Under…
The Pennsylvania Council of Churches is honored that Executive Director Rev. Dr. Larry D. Pickens will be a panelist at a workshop called “Reparations and Racial Justice: A Faith Community’s Experience” on September 6 at the World Council of Churches. This workshop addresses the experience of the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh around…
The Council is a collaboration among church bodies with two major emphases: First, Christians desire to be faithful: John 17:20-23 (NIV): “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me…
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….
