Statement from The Moravian Church

ByLarry Pickens March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

Council Hires New Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Larry Pickens
ByLarry Pickens January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

Allentown Resident Brings Broad Denominational and Local Ecumenical Skills to Council The Pennsylvania Council of Churches has elected the Rev. Dr. Larry D. Pickens, former worldwide ecumenical executive for the United Methodist Church, as its new executive director. He will begin work on Jan. 2, 2021. “We are blessed to bring Larry Pickens on board…

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Pennsylvania Council of Churches Condemns Violence and Vandalism Against Jewish and Muslim Communities
ByLarry Pickens February 28, 2017December 2, 2023

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…

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Interfaith Gatherings on Confronting Christian Nationalism: Questions for Faith Leaders & Communities
ByLarry Pickens November 7, 2024November 11, 2024

The Pennsylvania Council of Churches is collaborating with communities of faith in Central Pennsylvania to learn more about the dangers of Christian Nationalism and work together to oppose this threat to both our religious communities and our democracy. We are planning a series of gatherings beginning in 2025. The gatherings may be organized as a…

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Pennsylvania Council of Churches’ 2016 Annual Report
ByLarry Pickens January 25, 2017

Download in pdf format REPORT ON THE COUNCIL’S WORK IN 2016 The Pennsylvania Council of Churches is the state-wide ecumenical presence in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Formed by 42 church bodies and agencies representing 20 Anabaptist, Anglican, Orthodox, Pentecostal, and Protestant communions (denominations), the Council works for Christian unity for the sake of the world….

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Announcement: New Community Garden
ByLarry Pickens April 8, 2025April 8, 2025

The Pennsylvania Council of Churches has inaugurated a program this year that will provide space for community gardening. This effort is tied to Jesus Christ’s mandate calling Christians to feed the hungry and address the physical needs of challenged communities. Our ministry is formed to provide a wholistic approach to meeting the needs of God’s…

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Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise
ByLarry Pickens July 10, 2024July 10, 2024

As millions of Americans plan to cast their votes this November it is not hyperbole to say that we are at an existential turning point and the future of our democratic republic is on the ballot. The Pennsylvania Council of Churches has historically advocated for the public’s involvement in the political and electoral process. In…

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Statement from The Moravian Church

Council Hires New Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Larry Pickens

Pennsylvania Council of Churches Condemns Violence and Vandalism Against Jewish and Muslim Communities

Interfaith Gatherings on Confronting Christian Nationalism: Questions for Faith Leaders & Communities

Pennsylvania Council of Churches’ 2016 Annual Report

Announcement: New Community Garden

Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise

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