This summer, these young adults may have taken on different roles and responsibilities, but all of them learned to lead, to adapt, and to keep trusting God in times of trouble.
Nations Worship Center
Shalom Fund Shatters Initial Goal
“I’ve been overwhelmed by people’s generosity to each other and to their communities. People have gone above and beyond.”
Provoked by God
I thank God for His faithfulness and love as God waits for my response to His calling.
How Shall We Gather?
Churches throughout the conference are trying a variety of approaches.
Let’s Worship Together!
In intercultural worship, we learn to choose to continue to worship God in the styles and languages of others.
Congregational Profile: Nations Worship Center
Please pray that their presence in South Philadelphia becomes a blessing to not only the Indonesians, but to many nations in the neighborhood, for their children’s ministry, and for the immigration situation.
Standing in the Gap at the Border and at Home
Questions and concern around immigration have become increasingly important for members of Franconia Conference, which has seen a increase in immigrant congregations over the past decade.
An Indonesian Food Story
I believe that food is the entrance to the heart and soul …
Beyond Our Comfort Zones
By overcoming the obstacle of money, churches can begin to experiment; leaders and congregations are encouraged to be more creative.
Summer Interns to Serve and Learn
“Each year it is a gift to interact with this next generation of leaders. We learn alongside them and contribute to their formation in the way of Christ’s peace.”
Home for Christmas
by Emily Ralph Servant, Interim Director of Communication The house sits on Emily Street, a three-story, red-brick townhouse whose stoop rests directly on the sidewalk along a narrow city street. […]
Celebrating Nations and Generations in South Philly
by Aldo Siahaan, Leadership Minister, with Chantelle Todman Moore, Intercultural Coach We walked silently through the streets of South Philadelphia. Pastor Joshua and Anita So from San Francisco and I […]
Partnerships Embodying Christ’s Way of Redemptive Peace
by Mary Nitzsche, Associate Executive Minister The slogan, “Doing together what we cannot do alone,” was put into action on Friday evening, September 28, when three Franconia Conference congregations partnered […]