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POWER Chapters.trx_addons_inline_181446348{color: #FFFFFF !important}.trx_addons_inline_323429185{color:#FFFFFF !important} POWER Metro.trx_addons_inline_464017696{color:#FFFFFF !important} POWER Metro represents congregations and faith leaders located in Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, and Chester Counties.Learn More  |  View Gallery ABOUT OUR CHAPTER POWER Metro was founded in February 2016 by more than thirty diverse congregations representing 15,000 residents of Montgomery County, the state’s third largest. POWER Metro brings together people across lines of difference and suburban distance that have historically divided them, to build a new kind of community and advance the common good.POWER Metro has been a leader on the state-level campaign to restore billions in cuts to the state’s Basic Education Fund and to implement a funding formula to correct for racial bias. We also led efforts in 2017 to lift up the voices of those impacted by proposed cuts in the health care safety net and successfully urged local lawmakers to preserve the federal Affordable Care Act and CHIP health care program.POWER Metro has since expanded to Bucks, Delaware and Chester Counties. OUR CONGREGATIONS To help us grow and build the capacity of congregations, click here to make a financial contribution or contact us about joining our network.Ascension UCC (Norristown)Buxmont Unitarian Universalist FellowshipCentral Baptist WayneCongregation Beth Am Israel (Penn Valley)Derech Ha Lev (Huntingdon Valley, Narberth)Downingtown Friends MeetingGladwyne PresbyterianGlenside UCCLaMott AME ChurchNarberth HavurahNorristown Church of GodNorth Penn MosqueProvidence Friends MeetingReform Congregation Keneseth IsraelSt. Luke UMC (Bryn Mawr)St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran (Conshohocken)Trinity Lutheran (Lansdale)Trinity Reformed UCC (Pottstown)United Christian Church of LevittownUnitarian Universalist Fellowship of PottstownUnited Church of Christ at Valley ForgeVillanova Interfaith Activism (VIA)Zion Baptist (Ardmore) The POWER DeskChapter News.trx_addons_inline_1976672369{color:#000000 !important} POWER Interfaith Responds to Governor Shapiro’s Address, Calls for Bold Action on Climate, Housing, and EducationPhiladelphia, PA (February 4, 2025) - Following Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s address earlier today, POWER Interfaith acknowledges the priorities outlined and urges the administration and state legislators to take bold, moral action to address the critical issues impacting our communities. As a coalition of faith communities across Pennsylvania, we recognize the moral and economic imperative of investing in policies that protect the environment, expand affordable housing, and fully fund public education. Governor Shapiro has set forth a common-sense agenda for strengthening Pennsylvania’s position as an energy leader. His plan will make energy cleaner, more reliable, and more affordable for families and…Read More Dr. King’s Radical Legacy and the Paradox of Inauguration DayBy Rev. Dr. Gregory Edwards, Executive Director, POWER Interfaith  January 20th marks an extraordinary confluence of events: the inauguration of our nation’s next president and the commemoration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring legacy. This overlap is both symbolic and sobering, illuminating the vast distance between Dr. King’s prophetic vision and the present state of our nation. Dr. King was more than a dreamer. He was a prophet of resistance, calling for an end to racism, poverty, and militarism. Yet, year after year, his message is diluted, his radical demands for justice sanitized into soundbites. On this day,…Read MoreRising Together in the Fight for Democracy in 2025Rising Together in the Fight for Democracy in 2025 Philadelphia, PA (January 7, 2025)  And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. (Galatians 6:9) Protecting our people has always come with sacrifice. It demands courage, strength, and an unwavering commitment to doing what is right—especially when it’s hard. But ultimately, we do what is necessary for the survival of our communities, especially for those who are the most vulnerable, the closest to the pain. Our faith calls us to this work, and together, we will rise to meet…Read More ANNOUNCEMENT: POWER Interfaith Board Appoints Rev. Dr. Gregory Edwards as Executive DirectorPOWER Interfaith Board Appoints Rev. Dr. Gregory Edwards as Executive Director Philadelphia, PA (December 10, 2024) -  POWER Interfaith, a leading faith-based organizing network in Pennsylvania, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rev. Dr. Gregory Edwards as its new Executive Director. After a comprehensive search process, the Board of Directors selected Dr. Edwards for his exceptional leadership, deep commitment to social justice, and extensive experience in community organizing. Dr. Edwards has been an integral part of POWER Interfaith for many years, serving in various leadership roles, including Interim Executive Director. "We’re confident that Dr. Edwards is the right person…Read More Final Push to POWER the Vote!Join POWER Interfaith’s final push to get out the vote! Volunteer for our phone banking team and help ensure every Pennsylvanian can make their voice heard this November. This election season, you have the power to make a difference—one call at a time. By joining our volunteer phone banking campaign, you’ll play a critical role in empowering voters and building a stronger democracy for all. Whether you have a few hours in the afternoon or the evening, every call gets us closer to our goal of 140,650 calls. It’s simple, impactful, and deeply rewarding. How It Works: Choose a Shift:…Read More Inviting Cynical Black Men Into Politics, Without Shame or BlamePOWER In the news: Inviting Cynical Black Men Into Politics, Without Shame or Blame Op-Ed Alert! POWER Interfaith's Rev. Dr. Gregory Edwards and Marcus Bass of the North Carolina Black Alliance are calling us to reimagine how we engage young Black men in politics. It's time to listen, not blame or shame.  Read the op-ed here.Read More Voting Victory for PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Court Affirms the Right to Vote Without Disqualification for Minor Errors POWER Interfaith, alongside our partners in the fight for justice, is proud to announce a significant legal victory that upholds the fundamental right to vote for all Pennsylvanians. The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has ruled in favor of several nonpartisan community organizations, including POWER Interfaith, in a case that challenged the disqualification of mail-in ballots due to minor errors on the envelope. This decision is a crucial step toward ensuring that every vote counts, particularly for those in our most marginalized communities. At POWER Interfaith, we believe that faith…Read More “PECO, Get Serious About Clean Energy for Everyone”: Groups Intervene in State Utility Commission Proceeding to Challenge “Business As Usual” Plan for Electric ServiceMarch 4, 2024 Community & Climate Advocates: “PECO, Get Serious About Clean Energy for Everyone” Groups Have Intervened in State Utility Commission Proceeding to Challenge “Business As Usual” Plan for Electric Service Contact: Dionne Watts-Williams POWER Interfaith dwattswilliams@powerinterfaith.org 215-713-4875 Philadelphia, PA — POWER Interfaith (“POWER”), Vote Solar, Clean Air Council, Sierra Club, Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennsylvania, and PennEnvironment (collectively, the “Energy Justice Advocates”) filed a petition to intervene at the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (“PUC”) to challenge PECO’s “business-as-usual” electricity supply plan, which falls far short of meeting the urgent renewable energy and environmental justice needs of residents and communities. PECO submitted its latest energy procurement…Read More POWER Interfaith Takes On Philadelphia Gas Works, Secures Significant Victories for Affordable UtilitiesNovember 9, 2023 POWER Interfaith Takes On Philadelphia Gas Works, Secures Significant Victories for Affordable Utilities Local congregations organized to fight PGW’s rate increase and demand prudent infrastructure investments for a climate-constrained world Today, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued an order rejecting Philadelphia Gas Works’ (PGW) request for a $85.2 million annual rate increase. Instead, the Commission approved an annual rate increase of $26.2 million, a reduction of almost 70%, and ordered a series of adjustments to PGW’s rates and policies to advance affordability and equity.  POWER Interfaith, an organization of Pennsylvania congregations and individuals committed to…Read More SubtitleUpcoming Events.trx_addons_inline_1061193106{color:#000000 !important} 42 events found. 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