For four days stretching over two weeks, leadership from the Synod of the Trinity’s presbyteries came together to share their concerns and learn how to combat hate behavior that continues to be prevalent in our communities. These Regional Connection for … Continued
From Everyday Democracy (http://www.everyday-democracy.org): Could your community benefit from a conversation on immigration? This brief, 2-hour “Quick Guide” can help communities like yours address the related issues of immigration and racial justice by encouraging people to talk about their personal connection to race … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/01/21/preaching-more-words-rev-william-j-barber-ii-delivers-soaring-sermon-honor-martin Published on Monday, January 21, 2019 by Common Dreams “To preach is to see the people who are crying out and the systems that are crushing them. It is to say, ‘Somebody’s hurting my people and it’s … Continued
From the Poor People’s Campaign (https://poorpeoplescampaign.org/): “What we’re seeing is that when people come together and start organizing, then so many other people come forward too. In the banding together of clergy and activists, and poor people, therein lies the … Continued
From the Poor People’s Campaign (https://poorpeoplescampaign.org/): “Rev. Dr. King didn’t envision the Poor People’s Campaign as a charitable crusade. It wasn’t a campaign for the poor. It was a campaign of the poor to awaken a broad mass movement to … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/2018/11/08/tough-election-season-human-needs-advocates-mark-progress/#.W-Sgo9VKgdU By David Elliot November 8, 2018 “When people were selling the politics of fear and division and destruction, we were talking about hope. We were talking about the politics of joy.” — U.S. Rep-Elect Ilhan Omar Despite a backdrop … Continued
The Community Responders Network of Central PA has developed a new resource for discussing tensions related to cultural isolation and changing demographics. The videos have been made possible by funding from the Presbyterian Synod of the Trinity. They can be found at www.syntrinity.org/crn-videos/. … Continued
From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): Involve your faith community in Native American Heritage Month this November by utilizing the following resources. Please note that each year, Creation Justice Ministries offers Christian education materials to equip faith communities to reflect on various … Continued
October 27, 2018 Steven Martin The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked, and his soul hates the lover of violence. -Psalm 11:5 (NRSV) WASHINGTON: The tragic news of a mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this … Continued