Ecumenical News: Summer 2016–Now Available

• Post author:Larry Pickens
• Post published:August 4, 2016

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…

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National Council of Churches’ Statements on Violence in Nice and in the US

• Post author:Larry Pickens
• Post published:July 28, 2016

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…

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2016 Shalom Conference–Milroy, PA September 24-25

• Post author:Larry Pickens
• Post published:July 21, 2016

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,…

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Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Extraction: Moratorium on New Well Development

• Post author:Jim Gould
• Post published:October 23, 2012

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Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Extraction Resolution

• Post author:Jim Gould
• Post published:October 26, 2010

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Handgun Violence Resolution

• Post author:Jim Gould
• Post published:April 3, 2007

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,…

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