Author Archives: MichelleG

What’s Happening in Harrisburg?

By Rev. Schaunel Steinnagel, Hunger Action Enabler “For such a time as this…” (Esther 4:14).   February 2012             Governor Corbett proposed a Budget, which was full of cuts for programs that exist to help the most vulnerable Pennsylvanians. May 7 …read more

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Covenant Fund Grant Recipients Announced

The recipients of the 2012 Covenant Fund Grants have been announced. They are: The Master Theater—Calvin Presbyterian–—$10,000- Urban Ministry The Studio At Beacon – Beacon NCD— $20,000- Urban Ministry Berean Youth Ministry—Berean Presbyterian Church—$8,000 – Urban Ministry Pastoral Immersion Program– …read more

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Did You Participate in the Souper Bowl of Caring?

Did You Participate in the Souper Bowl of Caring? By Rev. Schaunel Steinnagel, Hunger Action Enabler Please let me know!  I always like to know which congregations in the Presbytery participate!  (The Souper Bowl of Caring involves collecting canned goods …read more

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Time is NOW for Advocacy on the Farm Bill!

Time is NOW for Advocacy on the Farm Bill! By Rev. Schaunel Steinnagel, Hunger Action Enabler You may know… The Farm Bill is an extremely influential piece of legislation to all of U.S. food and farm policy (explained well in …read more

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Media Presbyterian Church Overture passes

At the April 25th Called Meeting of the Presbytery of Philadelphia, held at Church on the Mall in Plymouth Meeting, the Session of the Media Presbyterian Church brought forth an overture for consideration. It passed 61 to 39 at the …read more

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Saturday, May 12th is the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive!

Save the Date!  Saturday, May 12 is the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive!    By Rev. Schaunel Steinnagel, Hunger Action Enabler  On Saturday, May 12, simply put out a bag of non-perishable food items next to …read more

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A Night at The Franklin Institute’s Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times

Come join us for a Night at The Franklin Institute’s Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times exhibit.  This exhibit presents one of the most comprehensive collections of ancient artifacts from Israel ever organized, featuring twenty scrolls including …read more

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Justice for Farmworkers!

Information from the Coalition of Immokalee Workers  Shared by Rev. Schaunel Steinnagel, Hunger Action Enabler  Justice for Farmworkers! Join farmworkers from Immokalee who will be on a week-long Northeast tour for two powerful demonstrations in the Philadelphia area this Saturday! …read more

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April Fighting Hunger Highlights

Happy Easter! “On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples…”(Isaiah 25:6) April Fighting Hunger Highlights By Rev. Schaunel Steinnagel, Hunger Action Enabler Please mark your calendars and make plans to participate in …read more

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One Great Hour of Sharing

Why support One Great Hour of Sharing? Your gifts lend a hand after devastating natural disasters wipe out entire cities. They help by educating and equipping individuals and congregations to eliminate hunger by addressing the issues that perpetuate hunger. And …read more

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