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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…
Update on Reparations for Bethel AME Church in Pittsburgh
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…
A Call for Solidarity with Our Neighbors Impacted by Hurricane Irma
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…
A Statement of Action on the Berks County Residential Center
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. –Hebrews 13:2 (NRSV) For the LORD your God… executes justice for the orphan and widow, and who loves the strangers, providing them food and clothing. You shall also love the stranger, for you were strangers in…
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…
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…