How is knowledge connected to faith? Does it comfort or does it challenge? Cultural anthropologist Johannes Fabian distinguished between three types of knowledge: as state, as possession, and as activity. What might it mean to engage in the activity of knowledge to deepen our faith? Join us for a discussion of the Christian Century article, […]
Judi Bernstein Baker of NWRRIN (Northwest Region Refugee and Immigrant Network) and Marie Maslin of Welcoming Homes will lead an Adult Forum at APC on Sunday, Dec 14. Join us in the parlor at 8:45! NWRRIN is building a network of individuals, organizations, and activities centered in NW Philly related to immigration and refugee activities. […]
Advent is a time for waiting and anticipation, but that does not imply that it is easy. Navigating through the darkness, we stumble on our journey towards Bethlehem. Inspired by scripture, our church community has created a road map of sorts in the form of a collection of Advent devotionals. Join us at Adult Forum […]
What’s happening with immigrants in the area around our church? Nelly Jimenez-Arevalo, Director of Immigrant Affairs, Commissioners Office, Montgomery County, will bring us up to date on what is happening and speak about services and support needed by our neighbors who have emigrated to this country looking for peace, economic betterment for their families, and […]
What do women coming out of the prison system need to become economically self-sufficient and contributing members of their communities? Dr. Michelle Simmons of Why Not Prosper works with her organization to […]
Adult Forum Sunday, January 25 at 8:45 a.m. in the Parlor - Immigration Issues, Session 2 Judi Bernstein Baker of N-WIN, the Northwest Immigration Network, and Mindy Maslin of Welcoming […]
Calling all Millennials and Gen Z’ers! Do you identify as a Millennial or a Gen Z? Have you ever been curious about Adult Forum? Well then March 15th is your […]
Women’s Prison Ministry What do women coming out of the prison system need to become economically self-sufficient and contributing members of their communities? Dr. Michelle Simmons of Why Not Prosper works with her organization to help women discover their own strength to manage the transition and thrive after being in prison. Come to hear a message of […]
Immigration Issues, Session 2 Judi Bernstein Baker of N-WIN, the Northwest Immigration Network, and Mindy Maslin of Welcoming Homes will lead the second of our occasional series on local immigration issues. N-WIN is building a network of individuals, organizations, and activities related to immigration and refugee activities in NW Philly. Welcoming Homes matches refugee and asylum-seeking young adults with host […]
Five years ago, wearing a mask was a visible signal of altruism and a commitment to protecting the health of others, fostering a sense of collective action during a public […]
Immigration Issues in a Biblical Context How does our current immigration system match up with Biblical teaching? APC member Bill Stock, who works as an immigration attorney at Klasko Immigration […]
