Arch Street United Methodist Church - a reconciling congregation
Friday, September 10, 2010
Be InSpired
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Welcome to Arch Street United Methodist Church an inspiring, inclusive, international, involved christian community Pastor: Rev. Robin Hynicka Secretary: Anne McCormick/Cathy Minecci 55 N Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 215.568.6250 secretary@archstreetumc.org Worship Times: 8:30AM Prayer & Praise Service 9:30AM Youth & Adult Sunday School, People's Academy 11:00AM Traditional Service and Children's Sunday School 5:30PM Prayer Service & Grace Cafe Holy Communion - Every First Sunday (Our Communion Table is OPEN TO ALL!) Baptism - upon request Membership Classes - contact Reverend Robin Hynicka robin@archstreetumc.org Fellowship Meals (meet new people, learn more about ASUMC, share food - bring a dish to share) |
 Labor in the Pulpit
Labor Day Eve, Sunday, September 5, 2010 ay 5:00pm ASUMC will join several other congregations for an Interfaith Worship Service, hosted by the First Universalist Unitarian Church, 21st and Chestnut Streets, Phialdelphia. A Community Choir, liberating dance and prophetic words will honor those who labor and are heavy laden, reveal the struggle of low wage wrokers in America today and celebrate God's presence with those orgaininzing for worker justice. Everyone who loves to sing is invited to become part of the Community Choir. The musical selections will be shared in advance and a pre-service rehearsal will be held at the Unitarian Church at 4:00pm just before the service. For more information and to volunteer for the choir please contact the church office (215) 568 6250
Faith-Based Community Organizing
The national faith-based community organizing group known as People Improving Communities through Organizing (PICO) is creating an interfaith network of congregation in Philadelphia. Pastor Hynicka is a member of the Sponsoring Committee and is providing leadership in putting the Philadelphia group together. The basic goal is to create a network of local organizing committees – one in each congregation – that identifies community issues and concerns, conducts research on those issues and concerns and designs an action to secure significant commitments to address those issues and concerns. Local work is primary; however, with time, the local organizing committees will connect to address city-wide, state-wide and national issues. Success comes by getting hundreds and eventually thousands of like-minded people in a room with the people who have the authority to make change. A city-wide training for 5 to 10 persons from each of the congregations represented on the Sponsoring Committee is set for Saturday, October 2, 2010. If you are interested in this effort and the training, please contact Pastor Robin by telephone (215) 498 3718 or email robin@archsteetumc.org.
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