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A Theology of Reparations
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…
A Call for Solidarity with Our Neighbors Impacted by Hurricane Harvey and Flooding
We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed… —2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (NRSV) The Pennsylvania Council of Churches grieves with our sisters and brothers who have suffered the loss of life, shelter, possessions and security in the wake of Hurricane…
Protest against ICE Facility in Pennsylvania
August 24, 2025 Location: Cold Stream Dam US-322 Philipsburg, PA 16866 2:00 – 4:00pm End GEO Concentration Camps: Moshannon Indivisible groups across Pennsylvania are on a mission to SHUT DOWN MOSHANNON! Moshannon Valley Processing Center, located in Clearfield County, is the largest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in the Northeastern United States. Operated by the for-profit…
Pennsylvania Council of Churches launches campaign to ‘Counter Christian Nationalism’
Across the country, political division has deepened, straining relationships, communities, and even our houses of worship. In this troubled moment, the Pennsylvania Council of Churches believes people of faith are called not to retreat from these challenges, but to stand up for one another with courage, compassion, and integrity. That is why we are launching…
NCC Seeks to Build Better Relationships with National and Regional Councils
The State and Regional Council of Churches held its annual retreat in Albuquerque, New Mexico recently under the leadership of the Rev. Jack Sullivan, of the Ohio Council of Churches. The group met to discuss common concerns and issues facing the various faith-based organizations from diverse areas including New York, Wyoming, New Mexico, Kentucky, Ohio,…
Pennsylvania Council of Churches Condemns Violence and Vandalism Against Jewish and Muslim Communities
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…