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2018 Commonwealth Interfaith Service: Prayers for Justice & Peace–May 7, Harrisburg

May 7, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Please join your sisters and brothers in faith in a celebration of our diverse faith and prayer traditions in central Pennsylvania and to pray for justice and peace at the 10th Annual Commonwealth Interfaith Service: Prayers for Justice and Peace on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Beth El Temple, 2637 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA (directions at https://www.mapquest.com/search/results?slug=%2Fus%2Fpennsylvania%2Fbeth-el-temple-2086012&query=Beth%20El%20Temple&page=0; click on “Get Directions”). Parking is available in the lot next to the Temple—enter from Front or 2nd Street.

This service is being held in observance of the National Day of Prayer, which is always the first week of May. It will be a celebration of the religious diversity of our state and our nation, as well as the diversity of ways to pray. We focus on peace, justice, and creating a culture of shalom, hospitality, and welcome. This year is a special celebration of our tenth year of conducting this service, and we have invited representatives from our local, county, and state governments to join us for this celebration.

If your group or community would like to be included as a co-sponsor of this event, please contact s.strauss@pachurches.org.

If you cannot make it to Harrisburg for the service, please consider organizing an Interfaith Service of Prayers for Justice and Peace in your area. If you do, please let us know at s.strauss@pachurches.org.

Plans continue to evolve for this service. We have representatives from many of the faith traditions represented in the Harrisburg region, and expect to be joined by others as well. The congregation will host a reception following the service, offering food and drink from the traditions represented. A variety of music and dance will be offered during the service as well.

We come together in the belief that we share a common desire for a more peaceful and just world, and that we can be a powerful voice and presence for peace in our community, throughout the country, and in the world.

A flyer that you can use to publicize this service and invite others is available here. We recommend that you send this flyer to your Senator and Representative in Harrisburg and invite them to attend!

Below is a paragraph that you can insert into a bulletin or newsletter:

Numerous sponsoring organizations invite you to the Commonwealth Interfaith Service: Prayers for Justice and Peace on May 7, 2018. The service will take place at 6:00 p.m. at Beth El Temple, 2637 N. Front Street, Harrisburg. Free parking is available in the lot next to the Temple—enter from Front or 2nd Street. Please join your friends and raise a collective voice for a more just and peaceful world; help us to create a culture of shalom, hospitality, and welcome. The service will be followed by a reception hosted by Beth El Temple. For more information, contact Rev. Sandra Strauss at (717) 545-4761 or s.strauss@pachurches.org, visit https://www.pachurchesadvocacy.org/event/2018-interfaith-prayers-justice-peace-may-7/ or our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/592248771142648/.

Artwork by Virginia Parkum

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Date:
May 7, 2018
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Venue

Beth El Temple
2637 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA United States
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