Ripple Community Inc. (RCI) was established in 2015 and emerged from the on-going work of Ripple Church, a Mosaic Conference congregation, which worships and serves with people living on the margins of society in Allentown, PA.
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The Wounds of Racism
I fight against white supremacy and racial injustice because God’s love demands it and they have caused deep wounds that need healing.
Called To Care, Sent To Serve
I knew God was sending me, and I knew that wherever He sent me, He would also be with me, as He always has been.
Giving Back/Devolviendo
“We have been given permission to try new ideas, and see failures as learning experiences. It is freeing to have that space to be creative.” / “Se nos ha dado permiso para probar nuevas ideas y ver los fracasos como experiencias de aprendizaje. Es liberador tener ese espacio para ser creativo.”
Congregational Profile: Ripple
Anyone who comes through the doors at Ripple knows they are welcome, safe, and can experience the love of Christ.
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.”
Conference Begins Building Youth Formation Team
Franconia Conference has begun building an intercultural youth formation team to resource youth leaders and to connect youth across congregations, geographies, and cultures.
Becoming an Authentic Pastor
I didn’t have a label for it, but I was on my way to becoming an Anabaptist.
When the Community Shows Up at Your Door
(reprinted from Ripple-Allentown.com with permission) by Danilo Sanchez, pastor of Ripple congregation (Allentown) In recent years there seems to be an increase in the number of churches that have changed […]
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 […]
It’s Not About Me
By Eszter Bentch I thought I knew that serving, ministry, and most of what I do is not about me. I also thought I knew how to serve others. It […]
Angela Moyer Named Interim Assistant Moderator
On July 16, the Franconia Conference Board appointed Angela Moyer as interim assistant moderator. This position is interim pending affirmation by the Conference delegates at the November 2-3 assembly. With this […]