Texting for Turnout
The choices before us in the fast-approaching Nov. 8 election — for both Governor and Senator — and the elections are crucial. Where is our nation going? Old Firsters have
Read more
POWER Interfaith Announces “Freedom Express Bus Tour”
One of the most powerful tools we have as human beings is the ability to tell our own stories. We share about the world we want to build through our
Read more
Voter Registration, South Street, Friday, July 22, 7-9 pm
We are trying to find a location where there might be numbers of unregistered voters (or voters needing to update their registration) that we can engage. Our sister congregation
Read more Whole-Home Repairs Program Passed!
The recent passage of Pennsylvania’s budget includes the newly-created Whole-Home Repairs Program and secures $125 million in ARP dollars to fund it! The effort to pass the Whole-Home Repairs legislation has
Read more Voter Engagement Strategy Session
Last Saturday, Mike W., Richard, Bob G., and Michael stood on the corner of 3rd and Market trying to register voters. It was a great morning and they were there
Read more Voter Registration Drive, Saturday, June 18
HELP US HELP THE NATION: Voter Registration Drive, Saturday, June 18, 10am – 1pm The November elections hold some very important decisions for our state and the nation. The importance
Read more Two Service /Organizing Opportunities with POWER
With so much going on, we as a congregation have not been as active in POWER as we were earlier. Beth W. and Barbara G. are very involved in the
Read more “Value Statement” for the Memorandums of Unity – POWER Interfaith statewide
“Value Statement” for – the Memorandums of Unity by which the various regional organizations will covenant together to form – POWER Interfaith statewide. This is a document still in formation,
Read more
Protest for Fair Funding in Education: Old First E-pistle 12.03.21
(These are the words Michael used in Harrisburg on Wednesday to open POWER’s protest against “the rainy day fund” that denied school across PA full and fair funding.) I
Read more POWER Pilgrimage for Education Funding, Mon., June 21 @ 12pm
STILL SEPARATE AND UNEQUAL: 100% FAIR FUNDING NOW! Join us for a statewide, multi-site action in support of the proposed budget that includes 100% Fair Funding for PA schools! In-person
Read more