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Social Issues: Muslim Women Discuss Mental Health in Their Community

December 2, 2020 Sumaiyah Bynum 0

Advocates for increased mental health in the Muslim community are working hard to counter stigma around the issue. […]

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COVID-19: Malankara Orthodox Church Adapts Holy Communion for Social Distancing

November 20, 2020 Susan A Thomas 0

The taking of communion is an important ritual in the Orthodox Church, and parishioners and clergy alike have been looking for ways to give and take communion safely. […]

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COVID-19: Pastor at Great Valley Presbyterian Church Talks About Serving a Congregation During the Pandemic

November 2, 2020 Blake Barstar 0

With COVID, senior pastor Kieth Fink of Great Valley Presbyterian has been adapting during these uncertain times. […]

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COVID-19: Malvern Church Adapts to Pandemic While Building New Sanctuary

October 12, 2020 Blake Barstar 0

With COVID and construction, @greatvalleypresbyterian uses its fellowship hall, cemetery, chapel room, and parking lot to bring people together during uncertain times […]

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Religion: Churches Embrace Online Technology Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

May 12, 2020 Christopher Malo 0

This time of year is usually one of the busiest times of year for churches. However, their daily operations and atmosphere have significantly changed as parishioners obey stay at home orders. Many churches moved toward […]

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Rhawnhurst: Church Offers Online Easter Services as Source of Hope

April 22, 2020 Christopher Malo 0

Many worshippers are attending church services online this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, leading to unusual Easter celebrations. Easter Sunday is considered one of the holiest days of the year in Christianity. Rhawnhurst Presbyterian Church […]

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Germantown: Church Welcomes First Generation Haitian-American Youth Ministries Director

December 13, 2018 Kira Runk and Elizabeth Leer 0

The First United Methodist Church of Germantown (FUMCOG) has sat on the corner of East High Street and Germantown Avenue since 1796. In September, the congregation welcomed 33-year-old Jeanna Murat (pictured above). Murat is first […]

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Immigration: St. Maron’s Church Brings Together Middle Eastern Immigrants For Prayer And Community

September 17, 2018 Roberts Jennifer 0

On Sunday mornings at St. Maron’s Church, congregants listen as Father Vince Farhat leads the liturgy, and afterward congregants come to the church hall for coffee and pastries. St. Maron’s has existed in South Philadelphia as […]

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Immigration: Haitian Roots Inspire Art That Examines ‘Unconventional Bodies’

August 30, 2018 Roberts Jennifer 0

Didier William is originally from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and came to the United States in 1990 at the age of 6 with his father and brother to seek asylum. His mother and another brother arrived just […]

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Immigration: A Snapshot Of The Korean Immigrant’s Experience In Philadelphia

June 27, 2018 Roberts Jennifer 0

In many ways, Bok Won Kang’s immigration story is like that of many Korean immigrants to Philadelphia. Kang, who is now the officer of civil affairs for the Korean American Association of Greater Philadelphia, first […]

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