Posted on 18 Apr 2011
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This Tuesday, April 19th at 3:45pm
As our Lenten series on Gun Violence comes to a close and we prepare for Holy week, we invite you to join us this Tuesday at our weekly rally at Delia’s Gun Shop on Torresdale Avenue on Tuesday, April 19 at 3:45pm.
Stand with us as we join other congregations in peaceful, prayerful protest of the owner’s refusal to sign a code of conduct designed to reduce illegal gun sales.
The protests have been organized by “Northwest Partners to End Gun Violence”, a local group affiliated with the national organization Heeding God’s Call.
Our denomination, the Presbyterian Church (USA), highlighted Heeding God’s Call as an example of effective Christian witness in public policy to stem gun violence in its report “Gun Violence, Gospel Values,” which was unanimously approved at the 219th
General Assembly.
Posted on 11 Apr 2011
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Join Us! Sundays in the Finney Room at 11:30
At FPCG, Lent has traditionally been marked by provocative series intended to stretch participants’ understanding of the Christian faith in our lives and culture so that we might experience the resurrection power of Christ more fully in our individual and communal lives.
This year, Rev. Porter will be leading a study of a report and recommendations unanimously adopted by our denomination, the PC(USA), at the last General Assembly entitled “Gun Violence, Gospel Values: Mobilizing in Response to God’s Call” The resolution calls congregations to participate in grassroots faith-based activism to prevent the deaths of so many who die or are injured by guns each year.
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Posted on 04 Apr 2011
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Dear Friends,
We are in the midst of the holiest season of our Christian faith as we have been walking our Lenten journey, soon to enter Holy Week, following our Lord to the cross and then to the empty tomb as we rejoice and praise God for Christ’s glorious resurrection.
It is important for us during these days of Lent to take time to:
+ reflect on our lifestyles
+ reflect on our priorities
+ reflect on our faith in Jesus Christ
+ and reflect on how we are living out our faith.
Can someone tell that you are a Christian from the way you live your life? Some people find it helpful to give something up for Lent. I’m not sure if they do it as a discipline or as an excuse to temporarily suspend a bad habit or for both reasons. I am not someone who follows this practice as I don’t find it helpful in bringing me closer to God. However, the positive aspect I find when people give something up for the Lenten season is that they realize that Lent is a time to live life differently.
A more meaningful Lenten practice that I recommend is to carve out some time during the day when you can spend time with a Bible in your hand and maybe even a devotional.
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Posted on 28 Mar 2011 . 3 comments
Although it started with just a few individuals taking an hour before or after school to provide a “Safe Corridor” to and from Germantown High School (GHS), the Germantown Clergy Initiative (GCI) has become an influential voice for reform in the school and the district as a whole.
The latest example of the respect the organization has garnered occurred in February as Rev. Porter and others from GCI were involved in the principal selection of the school as it makes the transition to becoming a Promise Academy.
Under this new designation, GHS will have the opportunity to have greater control of faculty selection and more resources available to it for the academic enrichment and career-readiness of its students. GCI can use your gifts in everything from mentoring, advocacy,
fund-raising, or even just being a friendly adult presence on the corner.
Contact Rev. Porter to see how you can make a positive difference in Germantown’s present and future through GCI.
Posted on 21 Mar 2011 . 13 comments
April 9th from 9:00am-Noon
This annual event is a major fund raising initiative for the Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry and you don’t have to walk to participate. We’ve set a goal of $6,000 and need you to help us meet the challenge.
First, pick up a Contribution form and begin obtaining names of those who will provide cash donations to the cause. Additional information to connect you to our team web page will be available soon making it easy to donate on line and to invite friends near and far to support us too.
Second, plan to join us for the 5K walk/run (a little over 3 miles) beginning at the Art Museum and proceeding around Martin Luther King Drive.
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