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Greenspace Project

We are practicing resurrection on lots the fire burned down two years ago. We broke ground in September and will be working hard to keep things moving along.

See the blueprint & Contribute | Action Shots

Upcoming Events & Gatherings

Morning Prayer: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM
3216 H Street

Every morning we gather for prayer at Caz & Katie Jo's house. You are welcome to join us for this time if you are in the area, but you must let Katie Jo know ahead of time that you are coming.

Prayer Vigil and Rally: Saturday, February 13, 2010, Noon - 1 PM Details
Shooter Shop, 2001 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia

The Shooter Shop in the K & A neighborhood of North Philadelphia has, according to ATF data, been one of the top 120 gun shops in the entire country having had the most guns sold eventually recovered from crime by law enforcement - indicating it is a likely site of straw purchasing and source of gun trafficking.

Night of Celebration: Friday, Feb 19, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Wyoming Ave Baptist Church

Join us for our Winter 2010 Night of Celebration and Conspire Release Party from 6 - 8 PM at

Wyoming Ave Baptist Church
123 E Wyoming Ave
Philadelphia, PA, 19120

More details to come! RSVP now and see ya there!

Alternative Seminary: THE CROSS OF CHRIST: Saturday morning, February 27, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Details
Project H.O.M.E., 1515 Fairmount Avenue

A Justification for Redemptive Violence Or a Call to Gospel Nonviolence?

The death of Jesus is central to Christian life and thought, yet it has been frequently been misunderstood and misused. In many tragic ways, the cross of Christ has been seen as a kind of “redemptive violence,” and has been directly or indirectly used to vindicate and even bless human violence. By looking at the crucifixion of Jesus in its historical context, we will explore the question: Why did Jesus die? How is his death related to his ministry and witness in the Gospels? How did the early communities grasp his death, and how does it make us think differently about the Resurrection? We will reflect on how a more radical understanding of the passion of Christ can impact our discipleship, and particularly our efforts to witness to nonviolence in a violent world.

A great experience to begin the journey of Lent. A light breakfast will be served. A $10 donation is requested to cover costs (though if you can’t pay, please feel free to come anyway!).

Donate: Food, Gift Cards for groceries, or Money for food
We still have about 70 families who come regularly to get food. Sometimes we forget to mention the routine things we do every month -- thanks for helping be the hands of provision for "this day our daily bread" for families here in the neighborhood. Every run we make to the food bank we get about 500 pounds of food. That's a lot of grub, thanks for making it happen.

Donate: Plants, Supplies, and Money
We need your help to complete a green space for our neighbors on the properties which burned down in the fire two years ago. Daffodils cost $1 and trees cost $400 so every bit helps and goes directly toward plotting goodness (literally).

Donate: One Million Dollars
We're looking for one million dollars to buy the porn shops in our neighborhood. Over and over folks are abused and shooting each other outside the bar and adult bookstores. We'd love to give the owners an offer they can't refuse, and a legal agreement not to reopen. Hey, we had a friend that did it... it's worth a shot. We'll turn that porn shop into a red tent revival.

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