From the NW Division police chaplains:

The service will take place at New Hope Temple Baptist Church, 312 W. Manheim St. (Pulaski & Manheim) with people arriving at 10am for a 10:30am start. It will run approximately 30 minutes. A few elected officials and other community leaders will offer brief remarks.

Participants will then join in a prayer march to Wayne Junction, 4481 Wayne Ave. This “hot spot” location borders the 14th, 35th and 39th districts. According to Mapquest it is .8 miles from the church building to the location. Transportation for those unable to walk the entire distance is being arranged.

I hope that many of you will attend and that you will encourage others to do so. Inasmuch as the event is intended to foster unity and peace in the city it is worth the effort to make the effort of a short trip. We also don’t want an MLK event to be as segregated as many of our church services are.

Designed for More author Lucas Ramirez, Liberti Church Newtown Square and Serving Leaders Ministries are hosting a ministry leaders event on the topic church unity. The primary subject of Ramirez's recent book, we'll hear from the author in more detail about the importance of unity in community of local churches, the current state of affiars and what we as vocational and lay leaders can be doing to spurr on unity in the church to the end of more accurately representing the Body of Christ to the world and defending against the evils of this world.

Intended for all variety of Christian leader, this event will be a 2 hour conference intended to spurr discussion on the topic of unity and function as a starting point for further work. Lunch will be provided and the first 75 RSVPs will recieve a free copy of 'Designed for More: Unleashing Christ's Vision for Unity in a Deeply Divided World' by Lucas Ramirez.

More info on Lucas can be found at: http://www.lucasramirez.org/

Register here

Simply Mobilizing (who developed the Kairos course) is offering a preview of their four-part training, "Empowered to Influence," on being salt and light in the workplace. This is a great opportunity for church and small-group leaders to see whether this course could be right for your people.

$20. For more information or to register, email Sophia Wang or call 215.450.8210.

The Unfinished Story is another Simply Mobilizing course that inspires and challenges every believer to get involved in God's mission globally and locally. This is a preview of the entire four-session course. Training for those who would like to be facilitators follows the second session.

Friday, January 25, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. AND Saturday, January 26, 9:00 - 1:20 p.m., $25

For more information or to register, email Sophia Wang or call 215.450.8210.

This workshop is exclusively for people of color to learn practical ways to thrive in primarily white spaces and be agents of cultural competency without getting burned out. Presenters will be Jael Chambers (founder of Cultured Enuf and director of Young Life, Philadelphia) and Cultured Enuf partner Dr. Trent Mclaurin. Register. 

about the host:

Cultured Enuf is a team of young diversity consultants who empower organizations to create a climate where teammates are both culturally and racially aware. They invite you and your team to two workshops in March called “The Talk” that are specifically designed for those serving in churches and other Christian ministries. 

This workshop is solely for white ministry staff and designed to help you unpack the complexities of racial dynamics in your context and to understand the experiences of people in color serving in primarily white ministries. Jael Chambers (founder of Cultured Enuf and director of Young Life, Philadelphia) will talk about today's cultural climate, and Josh Grace and Katie Grindle will share about their personal journeys. Register. 

about the host:

Helping You Minister in Multi-Cultural Settings

Cultured Enuf is a team of young diversity consultants who empower organizations to create a climate where teammates are both culturally and racially aware. They invite you and your team to two workshops in March called “The Talk” that are specifically designed for those serving in churches and other Christian ministries.