racial violence

A Pastoral Call to Dismantle Racism & End Violence Against People of Color
ByLarry Pickens June 2, 2020December 2, 2023

I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.—Acts 10:34 (NRSV) I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.—John 13:34 (NRSV) The COVID-19…

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A Statement and Lament on Racism and Violence
ByLarry Pickens August 24, 2016December 2, 2023

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 Council of Churches grieves the overwhelming anger, hatred, and violence that has become a near constant scourge in our communities, our country, and the world—exemplified…

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