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NCC Seeks to Build Better Relationships with National and Regional Councils
The State and Regional Council of Churches held its annual retreat in Albuquerque, New Mexico recently under the leadership of the Rev. Jack Sullivan, of the Ohio Council of Churches. The group met to discuss common concerns and issues facing the various faith-based organizations from diverse areas including New York, Wyoming, New Mexico, Kentucky, Ohio,…
Pennsylvania Council of Churches Condemns Violence and Vandalism Against Jewish and Muslim Communities
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 Community Garden
Ground has been broken on the Pennsylvania Council of Churches Community Garden! Check out the videos below:
National Council of Churches’ Statements on Violence in Nice and in the US
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Pennsylvania Council of Churches Statement on Escalating Violence in Israel – Palestine
Pennsylvania Council of Churches Statement on Escalating Violence in Israel/Palestine (October 10, 2023) “In days to come the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established as the highest of the mountains and shall be raised above the hills; all the nations shall stream to it… He shall judge between the nations and shall arbitrate…