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Reparations and Racial Justice: A Faith Community’s Experience–9/6/22 at World Council of Churches
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…
A Statement and Lament on Racism and Violence
A voice was heard in Ramah, wailing and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children; she refused to be consoled, because they were no more. –Matthew 2:18 (NRSV) The Pennsylvania Council of Churches grieves the overwhelming anger, hatred, and violence that has become a near constant scourge in our communities, our country, and the world—exemplified…
We Mourn with Our Neighbors in Las Vegas—and Call for Common Sense Protections to Protect Against Gun Violence
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning? —Psalm 22:1 (NRSV) The Pennsylvania Council of Churches is shocked, outraged and horrified at the October 1, 2017 attack on innocent persons attending an outdoor music concert in Las Vegas—now the largest…
Rev. Dr. Albert Myers, Former Director, Reflects on Council Mission
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…
Interfaith Reading Group
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…
Pennsylvania Council of Churches Announces Hiring of Interim Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Council of Churches has announced the hiring of The Rev. Dai Morgan as its Interim Executive Director, effective July 1, 2020. Rev. Morgan, who has been a member of the Council’s Commission on Public Witness since 2010 and Vice President since 2017, is a clergy member of the…

