God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. —Psalm 46:1 (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 Irma. We stand in solidarity with them, and call of people of faith…
We troubled heaven, worked our faith, and God answered our prayers. All praise to our God! Update on the historic meeting today with the mayor’s office Chief of Staff, Jake Wheatley, three members of the Penguins staff, and two members of the Sports Exhibition Authority staff, myself, and Dorse Carson Williams. All parties agreed to the list…
Introducing a new community innitative. 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…
Join the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission on October 16th from 6-8pm at Parkway Central Library in Philadelphia for a panel discussion and seminar on gun violence. Register to attend: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=QSiOQSgB1U2bbEf8Wpob3lShkCBBDh1EjeHkFpzsHiJUQTYxN1hFNUpONk1aSDZFQzY3WVkyVU9YRi4u&origin=QRCode&route=shorturl
REPORT ON THE COUNCIL’S WORK IN 2019 The Pennsylvania Council of Churches is church bodies and agencies representing Anabaptist, Episcopal, Orthodox, Pentecostal, and Protestant communions in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania working together for Christian unity for the sake of the world. [John 17:23] IMPORTANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS Looking Ahead. The Board of Directors made the determination to…
