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…
Ecumenical News: Summer 2016–Now Available
The Council's latest edition of Ecumenical News Summer 2016 is now available in pdf form. Learn more about our Shalom Conference, Healing Communities, our intern/volunteer John-Michael Cotignola-Pickens, and planning for the…
National Council of Churches’ Statements on Violence in Nice and in the US
Statement on Attack in Nice, France Once again we are awakened to news of a devastating attack against innocent lives, this time in the city of Nice, France. We are…
2016 Shalom Conference–Milroy, PA September 24-25
Peacemaking and advocacy work can be lonely work. The Pennsylvania Council of Churches is hosting its first ever “Shalom Conference” on September 24-25 at the Hartman Center (a UCC camp,…
Handgun Violence Resolution
Pennsylvania Council of Churches Resolution on Legislation in Pennsylvania to Prevent Gun Violence WHEREAS: A rising tide of handgun violence affects all corners of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: to wit,…