Beloved Community Initiative in Pittsburgh
Where all people may experience dignity and abundant life!
Beloved Community Initiative in Pittsburgh
Where all people may experience dignity and abundant life!
By: PITTSBURGH KDKA-TV News Staff January 2, 2022 They came together to hold an Interfaith Prayer Service for Ed Gainey who, along with religious leaders, feels faith will help bring Pittsburghers together. Ahead of being sworn in as Pittsburgh’s next mayor, Mayor-Elect Ed Gainey was the focus of religious leaders from around the city. “Pittsburgh, pray, that not only is …
Prayers are needed regarding the rash of bomb threats received by Historically Black Colleges and Universities. As reported below;
Since early to mid January,even more received on the eve of the official beginning of Black History Month, at least 17 Historically Black Colleges and Universities have received bomb threats. The bomb threats in many cases have caused school closures and disruptions drawing attention from the F.B.I.
According to Jen Psaki, the White House press secretary, President Biden is aware of the threats.
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Save the Date: Absalom Jones Day Celebration Absalom Jones (1746–1818) founded the first black Episcopal congregation in Philadelphia in 1794, and in 1802, he was the first African American to be ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church. Jones is listed on the Episcopal calendar of saints and is remembered liturgically on the date of his death, February 13. …
St. Brendan’s Public Forum Native Americans: Yesterday, Today, And Tomorrow Thursday, January 13, at 7 p.m. via Zoom There are 4.5 million Native Americans in our country today and a small number live here in Pennsylvania. Michael Simms will address the culture of Native Americans in a Q&A format. Simms is part of the Upper Cumberland Cherokee and Seminole tribes. …
Per KDKA CBS Local Website for full video click here “Pittsburgh, pray, that not only is our Creator’s dream for his creation discerned and/or discovered, but also desired,” said Reverend Canon Eric McIntosh of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh. “Desired by a Pittsburgh that wants compassion to be at the core of driving it to be a better city.” They …
What gives you life when looking at scripture though the lens of the love of Jesus? The BCI invites you to join us as we come together to pray for healing, reconciliation and racial justice. This online prayer and discussion event will be offered throughout 2022 at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. The inaugural session will …
In Matthew 22:37-39 Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” In Matthew 5:43-48, Jesus said to love your enemy. Following those commandments, you are invited to read scripture …