BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pennsylvania Council of Churches - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://pachurches.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Pennsylvania Council of Churches REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T153000 DTSTAMP:20260423T091019 CREATED:20260129T105012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T105019Z UID:2907-1771070400-1771083000@pachurches.org SUMMARY:"Gaza: Doctors Under Attack" Documentary Screening DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, February 14th for a free lunch and documentary screening of Gaza: Doctors Under Attack. \n\n\n\nGaza: Doctors Under Attack (formerly known as Gaza: Medics Under Fire) is a 2025 documentary on doctors working during the Gaza war\, detailing the killings and torture of healthcare workers and attacks on hospitals by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) during the conflict. It was produced by Basement Films and aired on Channel 4\, which picked it up after the BBC dropped it from its broadcast. \n\n\n\nRSVP to sprintcommitteeforpalestine@proton.me for the address of the event. \n\n\n\nDoors open 12pmLunch 12-1pmDuhr prayer 12:30pmDocumentary screening 1-2pmDiscussion 2-3:30pm URL:https://pachurches.org/event/gaza-doctors-under-attack-documentary-screening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T091019 CREATED:20251009T102254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T102301Z UID:2657-1760637600-1760644800@pachurches.org SUMMARY:Voices for Peace: A Community Response to Gun Violence DESCRIPTION:Powered By EmbedPress URL:https://pachurches.org/event/voices-for-peace-a-community-response-to-gun-violence/ LOCATION:Parkway Central Library\, 1901 Vine Street\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19103 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T091019 CREATED:20250822T152715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T152716Z UID:2649-1756044000-1756051200@pachurches.org SUMMARY:Protest against ICE Facility in Pennsylvania DESCRIPTION:End GEO Concentration Camps: Moshannon \n\n\n\nIndivisible groups across Pennsylvania are on a mission to SHUT DOWN MOSHANNON!\n\n\n\nMoshannon 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 prison corporation GEO Group\, this facility has become a central hub for detaining immigrants—many of whom have no criminal record and are being held without due process. \n\n\n\nPeople from across the region—Pennsylvania\, Ohio\, New Jersey\, and beyond—are being transported to this remote prison\, hidden from public view but not from public outrage. Inside its walls\, detainees face isolation\, substandard medical care\, and a long record of human rights violations documented by legal advocates and watchdog organizations. The facility operates under a contract between ICE and the Clearfield County Commissioners—a contract that is set to expire in 2026. That gives us a critical window to act. We must send a powerful message: \n\n\n\nPennsylvania will not be complicit in the cruelty of immigration detention. It’s time to demand that Clearfield County officials end their contract with ICE—and that GEO Group gets out of our state for good. \n\n\n\nLocation: Cold Stream Dam US-322 Philipsburg\, PA 16866 URL:https://pachurches.org/event/protest-against-ice-facility-in-pennsylvania/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pachurches.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-22-162647.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T091019 CREATED:20250414T153256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T153300Z UID:2618-1749294000-1749306600@pachurches.org SUMMARY:Community Event: Summer Picnic DESCRIPTION:The Lower PaxtonTownship Senior Van Service was established in 1985 to to provide transportation for seniors residing in the township. We take seniors to medical appointments\, shopping\, and grocery stores in the township\, and to medical appointments on the East and West Shores. \n\n\n\nTo celebrate our 40th anniversary\, we are hosting a complimentary picnic for seniors on June 7\, from 11AM until 2:30PM\, at George Park off Nyes Road. \n\n\n\nLower Paxton seniors: RSVP by May 30th 717-657-5650 \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Powered By EmbedPress URL:https://pachurches.org/event/community-event-summer-picnic/ LOCATION:George Park\, Nyes Road\, Paxtonia\, Pennsylvania\, 17112 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T091019 CREATED:20250523T085303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T085307Z UID:2623-1748685600-1748696400@pachurches.org SUMMARY:Navigating Conversations about Life & Legacy DESCRIPTION:Explore long term health choices and directives with this FREE workshop. Give peace of mind to your family and be prepared for the future. \n\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\n\n10am – Networking and refreshments \n\n\n\n11am – Session One: Isn’t it Time We Talk? \n\n\n\n12pm – Box lunch \n\n\n\n12:30pm – Healthcare Resource Support When Living with a Serious Illness \n\n\n\n1pm – Wrap up and door prizes (must be present to win) \n\n\n\nFaith and Community Advisory Council pastors in attendance are: \n\n\n\nRev. Dr. John C. Welch \n\n\n\nRev. Dr. Dale B. Snyder\, Sr. \n\n\n\nRev. Dr. Brenda Gregg \n\n\n\nRev. Dr. Larry D. Pickens \n\n\n \n \n \n Powered By EmbedPress URL:https://pachurches.org/event/navigating-conversations-about-life-legacy/ LOCATION:Bethel A.M.E Church\, 2720 Webster Ave\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15219 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T091020 CREATED:20250408T172002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T174105Z UID:2591-1746093600-1746108000@pachurches.org SUMMARY:Open House DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of food and fun. Meet the executive staff and special guests from McKonly & Asbury while enjoying some of your favorite foods from the grill! URL:https://pachurches.org/event/open-house/ LOCATION:The Pennsylvania Council of Churches\, 900 S. Arlington Avenue\, Suite 100\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17109\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pachurches.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/OPEN-HOUSE-FLYER-min.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T091020 CREATED:20250408T171150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T171154Z UID:2589-1745661600-1745668800@pachurches.org SUMMARY:Community Garden Information Session DESCRIPTION:The Pennsylvania Council of Churches has inaugurated a program this year that will providespace for community gardening. This effort is tied to Jesus Christ’s mandate calling Christians tofeed the hungry and address the physical needs of challenged communities. Our ministry isformed to provide a wholistic approach to meeting the needs of God’s people throughout theCommonwealth of Pennsylvania. Our aim is to address the spiritual\, mental\, and physical needsof our constituents and all people within the scope of our ministry. As we meet physical needsthe Council has initiated an effort to provide organic\, whole food to persons and providing anopportunity for congregations and community members to have access to healthy foods.We would like to offer the community and congregations gardening space at no cost on the siteof the Pennsylvania Council of Churches. We only ask that you\, your family\, or congregationcommit to helping with the construction and maintenance of the community gardening site. \n\n\n\nThis event will provide information and answer any questions you may have about this new garden. URL:https://pachurches.org/event/community-garden-information-session/ LOCATION:The Pennsylvania Council of Churches\, 900 S. Arlington Avenue\, Suite 100\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17109\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pachurches.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Community-Garden-Flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T091020 CREATED:20250409T122251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T131954Z UID:2606-1745517600-1745523000@pachurches.org SUMMARY:Book Talk\, A Community Discussion on Christian Nationalism DESCRIPTION:The Pennsylvania Council of Churches is partnering with diverse communities of faith to address the dangers of Christian Nationalism through a monthly book study and conversation with our neighbors in the wider Harrisburg area. This initiative aims to explore its impact\, resist marginalization\, and counter hatred and division\, while promoting democratic principles and inclusivity. All interested individuals are invited to register and participate. \n\n\n\nLocation: Hadee Mosque\, 245 Division Street\, Harrisburg 17110 \n\n\n\nRegister to attend: URL:https://pachurches.org/event/book-talk-a-community-discussion-on-christian-nationalism/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T091020 CREATED:20250217T174759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T174936Z UID:2428-1740679200-1740684600@pachurches.org SUMMARY:Interfaith Reading Group - Countering Hatred & Divisions DESCRIPTION:Join author Pamela Cooper-White for a discussion of her book The Psychology of Christian Nationalism. This event is the start of a monthly community discussions series. Register Here \n\n\n\nThe Pennsylvania Council of Churches is partnering with diverse communities of faith to address the dangers of Christian Nationalism through a monthly book study and conversation with our neighbors in the wider Harrisburg area. This initiative aims to explore its impact\, resist marginalization\, and counter hatred and division\, while promoting democratic principles and inclusivity. All interested individuals are invited to register and participate.  \n\n\n \n \n \n Powered By EmbedPress URL:https://pachurches.org/event/interfaith-reading-group-countering-hatred-divisions/ LOCATION:Temple Ohev Sholom\, 2345 North Front St\, Harrisburg\, Pennsylvania\, 17101\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pachurches.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot-2025-02-17-at-12.47.21 PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T091020 CREATED:20240327T160639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T184641Z UID:2302-1715878800-1715886000@pachurches.org SUMMARY:Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope DESCRIPTION:In cooperation with the Dauphin County Systems of Care we are hosting a viewing of “Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope”. This documentary focuses on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) research and the importance of addressing trauma in children\, teens\, and adults. URL:https://pachurches.org/event/resilience-the-biology-of-stress-and-the-science-of-hope/ LOCATION:The Pennsylvania Council of Churches\, 900 S. Arlington Avenue\, Suite 100\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17109\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pachurches.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/95bba485-3bbb-46c5-bd95-c0ccab450321.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T091020 CREATED:20240417T162458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T162717Z UID:2334-1715277600-1715284800@pachurches.org SUMMARY:Inside/Outside Letter Writing (Prison Letter Writing Project) DESCRIPTION:Join the Abolitionist Law Center\, Human Rights Coalition & Philadelphia Muslim Freedom Fund for the launch of in-person letter writing to incarcerated people in Pennsylvania!  \n\n\n\nThursday\, 5/9 from 6-8PM  \n\n\n\nWriters Room at Drexel\, 3rd Floor  \n\n\n\n229 N 34th St  \n\n\n\nPhiladelphia Every day\, more than 36\,000 men and women are housed in one of 24 prisons in PA. Currently and formerly incarcerated survivors have stated again and again how important letters of support are to their well-being.  Letters are also important strategies to build relationships\, organizing across prison walls and have been critical to social movements everywhere.  \n\n\n\nJoin us in responding to letters from people on the inside who are facing grave human rights abuses and seeking support. There will also be an opportunity to sign up to be a long-term correspondent to folks who are surviving solitary confinement. Solidarity with prisoners now!  \n\n\n\nSpace is wheelchair accessible. Light snacks & drinks will be provided.  \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email Sam at sam@alcenter.org.  URL:https://pachurches.org/event/inside-outside-letter-writing-prison-letter-writing-project/ LOCATION:Writers Room at Drexel University\, 3rd Floor\, 229 N 34th St\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pachurches.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pexels-photo-1550341.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR