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Read MoreThe Protest Movement in Philadelphia
Read the Regional Executive Pastors’ letter and bible study on the intersection of the crisis of policing, pandemic, and racial justice. We are all overwhelmed by the pandemic and the related justice issues. This pastoral letter and bible study is intended to help as we live in the intersection of the crisis of police brutality, racism, COVID-19, and economic collapse in 2020. I hope you will be...
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Read MoreWorld Mission Offering 2020
For complete details and resources go to International Ministries.org World Mission Offering 2020 “I once was blind but now I see.” Mark 8: 22-26 Every September and October, individuals and congregations come together for a time of awareness, advocacy, and action for global mission. Thousands across the country celebrate and support the ministries that God is using to transform the world....
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Read MoreFaith Communities Covid-19 Conversation
To watch the entire conversation, click on the link here. Over 64 members of the PBA and other faith communities joined in a Zoom conversation on July 16, 2020 to discuss the impact of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania. The purpose of the conversation was to discuss advocacy for increased levels of testing, contact tracing and isolation to tamp down coronavirus and protect communities. There were a number of guest...
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Read MoreBe a Living Memorial to the Life of Congressman John Lewis
Ways to honor the memory and legacy of Congressman John Lewis in 2020: Simply put, everyone vote! Contact your elected officials and urge them to vote for the John Lewis Act (Voting Rights Renewal Act). Register to Vote in 2020 (deadline October 19, 2020 – PA). Vote by mail, asap, deadlines for the November 3 General Election: 5pm October 27 – Applications must be Received by your county...
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Read MoreScripture Verse – Hebrews 12:1-3
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider...
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Read More2019 Award Recipient of the Month – PBA Mission Banquet
Each year at the Mission Banquet we honor and say thank you to individuals from our member congregations who provide exceptional ministry and service in their church. Over the course of this year we will highlight some of the individuals we recognized at the banquet on October 26, 2019. This month we feature Cheryl Wade Cheryl...
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Read MorePBA Education Forums Video
PBA Education Forums 2018-2019 video This past summer the PBA put together a short video highlighting the educational events held during the 2018-2019 program year. We invite you to view the video to learn more about the Philadelphia Baptist Association. To watch the 9 minute video click this...
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Read MoreMission Banquet 2019
The 33rd Annual PBA Mission Banquet was held on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at The Drexelbrook Catering & Special Events Center in Drexel Hill, PA. The banquet theme was “Welcome the Stranger: The Church’s Response at the Southern Border” This year we recognized and said thank you to persons who provide outstanding support for the work of church administration; Trustees, church...
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An excerpt from the pastoral letter of Rev. Dr. James E. McJunkin, Jr. Questions based on Luke 18: 1-9 Will we ignore the plight and the plea for justice from the most vulnerable in our society or will we help to...
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