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POWER Local Organizing Committee

Who/how does this ministry serve?

POWER is a multifaith-based organizing body that works toward systemic justice for those closest to economic pain in Philadelphia, Southeastern, and Central Pennsylvania. Staff and member congregations are rich in racial, cultural, economic and geographic diversity. The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) meets monthly to foster relationships between the strategy teams of POWER and St. Martin’s members. We hear reports from members active on the strategy teams. We strive to communicate POWER’s upcoming activities to St. Martin’s so many of our congregation come out for the big actions.

Who is involved?

The LOC has 12 members who attend monthly meetings. Carol Duncan and Diane Pierce co-chair this group. Jim Fairburn is secretary. Many members serve on a POWER strategy team: Elizabeth Eagles and Diane Pierce on Education Justice, Stephanie Hagan and Susan MacBride on Live Free (Justice Reform), Carol Duncan on Economic Dignity and Faith Leaders Caucus, Pam Darville and Jean Mackenzie on Climate Action. They report to the LOC each month. We all participate in Civic Engagement to learn and teach about elections. Ten other parishioners act as resource guides to our areas of concern but do not attend our meetings.

How do I get involved?

The LOC goal is for parishioners to get involved with POWER. To participate with the LOC, one needs to want what POWER offers. To learn what POWER offers, visit their evolving website. The website is https://powerinterfaith.org. Look under the campaigns tab and on the calendar. If you see something you might want to pursue, contact the Rev. Carol Duncan.

Identify some successes:

We have sent large delegations to education actions in Harrisburg (a full bus load in 2019) and the March in Bala Cynwyd (19 of us on a 95-degree day in June 2021). We have been active in voter registration campaigns, writing hundreds of postcards. We were trained over the summer by POWER’s lead Organizer in becoming more skilled at faith-based organizing.

What have been some struggles?

We need the whole congregation to join in voter education campaigns for fall 2021 and all of 2022. In 2022 the goal will be to elect local, state and federal legislators who favor a living wage, racial justice, fair and equal education and a livable planet.

Share the impact:

We are a founding member congregation of POWER and have paid more than our required dues since its founding in 2011. In 2021, our involvement with POWER's state education funding campaign led to a robust addition to the state budget that will go towards addressing funding disparities between majority white school districts and majority POC school districts.

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Write to Mayor Kenney for Voter Access Funding

Join POWER congregations from across the city to write to Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney demanding more funding for election processes such as drop boxes, monitors, satellite offices to make sure there is easy and complete access to vote for all r...
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Community Engagement Handbook

Community Engagement Handbook

The Community Engagement Committee at St. Martin's (CEC) provides support, oversight, and funding for the community engagement ministries of St. Martin’s as they work in direct service, granting, advocacy, and organizing to advance a transforma...
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Prayer List: October 24, 2021

Prayer List: October 24, 2021

+ Prayer List + St. Martin's Ministries and Partners: POWER Local Organizing Committee and Diaper Collection for the Church of the Crucifixion. Prayers: Claire Concilio; Sharika Browne; Lyn and Andrew Fulton; Alexandra Ashbrook; Caroline Simmo...
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Report from the September 2021 Community Engagement Committee Retreat

Report from the September 2021 Community Engagement Committee Retreat

On Saturday, September 25, representatives of St. Martin’s ministries engaged in outreach activities met to share information about their work, clarify the common values across all community engagement efforts, and plan for the future. We are ...
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Prayer List: July 8, 2021

Prayer List: July 8, 2021

St. Martin's ministries and partners : POWER, Altar Guild. Prayers : Claire Concilio; Max and family; Sharika Browne; Lyn and Andrew Fulton; Stacey Hogan-Tietz; Alexandra Ashbrook; Carter Bridges; Caroline Simmonds Cook; Ferris; Wayne Kres...
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Saturday, 6/25 at 11:00 AM
Saturday Bible Study
Sunday, 6/26 at 8:00 AM
Spoken Holy Eucharist with sermon
Sunday, 6/26 at 9:00 AM
LIFT Intergenerational Worship
Sunday, 6/26 at 10:30 AM
Choral Eucharist with sermon
Sunday, 6/26 at 12:00 PM
Worship Reflections In Person
Sunday, 6/26 at 6:00 PM
Online: Al-Anon Sunday-Nighters
Sunday, 6/26 at 8:00 PM
A.A. (in person)
Monday, 6/27 at 7:30 AM
Morning Prayer via Zoom (SM)

Saturday Bible Study

Saturday, June 25, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

St. Martin's Staff Person is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Bible Study Time: Apr 30, 2022 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every week on Sat, 20 occurrence(s) Apr 30, 2022 11:00 AM May 7, 2022 11:00 AM May 14, 2022 11:00 AM May 21, 2022 11:00 AM May 28, 2022 11:00 AM Jun 4, 2022 11:00 AM Jun 11, 2022 11:00 AM Jun 18, 2022 11:00 AM Jun 25, 2022 11:00 AM Jul 2, 2022 11:00 AM Jul 9, 2022 11:00 AM Jul 16, 2022 11:00 AM Jul 23, 2022 11:00 AM Jul 30, 2022 11:00 AM Aug 6, 2022 11:00 AM Aug 13, 2022 11:00 AM Aug 20, 2022 11:00 AM Aug 27, 2022 11:00 AM Sep 3, 2022 11:00 AM Sep 10, 2022 11:00 AM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUqcO2urDkiEtG0nVu446eUnvON7mB33m5G/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGpqTwuHNaXuBGCRpwcB4_CLO7zpnpHj7d6zBHTFnQHNAbDOPRtHOVyMouD Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81774622885 Meeting ID: 817 7462 2885 One tap mobile +16465588656,,81774622885# US (New York) +13017158592,,81774622885# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 817 7462 2885 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kd4ikOkS2Z

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Spoken Holy Eucharist with sermon

Sunday, June 26, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Live-streamed to YouTube.com/StMartinECPhilly and StMartinEC.org/live.

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LIFT Intergenerational Worship

Sunday, June 26, 9:00 AM - 9:40 AM

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Choral Eucharist with sermon

Sunday, June 26, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Worship Reflections In Person

Sunday, June 26, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

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Online: Al-Anon Sunday-Nighters

Sunday, June 26, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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A.A. (in person)

Sunday, June 26, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Morning Prayer via Zoom (SM)

Monday, June 27, 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

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Sermons

  • Jun 5 | The Rev. Dr. Nora Johnson
    Beatitudes for Pride
  • Jun 5 | The Rev. James H. Littrell
    Ticks in the Boxwoods
  • May 29 | The Rev. David F. Potter
    Where Do We Go From Here?
  • May 28 | The Rev. James H. Littrell
    New Every Morning
  • May 22 | The Rev. James H. Littrell
    River

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Join us online for Sunday morning worship!

  • 8:00 a.m. Traditional spoken Holy Eucharist with sermon - live streamed.
  • 9:00 a.m. Living in Faith Together: Outdoor, intergenerational worship with eucharist, immediately followed by formation at 9:40
  • 10:30 a.m. Traditional Holy Eucharist with music and sermon - live streamed.

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8000 St. Martin's Lane
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