Philadelphia, PA (November 13, 2-25) - POWER Interfaith celebrates the passage of Pennsylvania’s 2025-2026 state budget as a victory for every child, parent, and educator who has raised their voice for justice in…
stop giving away critical tax dollars to big corporations while everyday Philadelphians struggle
November 4, 2025 Congregations across Philadelphia are holding multiple press events to issue a clarion call about the city’s growing…
"the church has to have a voice in speaking up for things we see is right or wrong"
Faith leaders across Pennsylvania are taking a stand and using their voices outside of…
Michelle Williams Lopez (center) with fellow organizers at POWER's Leadership. Summit, July 2025.
Source: The Morning Call
The current state budget impasse should be of concern to all those who care…
October 1, 2025 U.S. Sen. John Fetterman U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon…
We are saddened by the tragic events of yesterday - the shooting at Utah Valley University that took the life of Charlie Kirk, a commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, and the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Devin McDougall / Counsel for the Energy Justice Advocates / 917-628-7411 / dmcdougall@earthjustice.org Philadelphia, PA (August 18, 2025) - The parties to Philadelphia Gas Works’ (“PGW”) current rate…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dionne Watts-Williams / press@powerinterfaith.org / 215-713-4875 POWER Interfaith Responds to Senate Budget Vote; Calls it a Betrayal of Pennsylvania’s Children (Philadelphia, PA: August 14, 2025) – Yesterday, Senate Republicans…
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission just ruled in favor of the Energy Justice Advocates - led by POWER Interfaith - upholding the First Amendment and blocking Philadelphia Gas Works from demanding our private…
Fossil fuel extraction has been a huge topic of discussion regarding the sanctity of our environment, especially within Pennsylvania. While many lawmakers have looked to increase the amount of drilling that…
A Call for Peace, Understanding, and Unity Dear POWER Interfaith Family, I write to you today with a heavy heart. As many of you may have heard, a devastating act of violence took…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dionne Watts-Williams / 215-713-4875 / press@powerinterfaith.org Faith Leaders Organize Across PA to Support Fair School Funding Amid National Attacks Philadelphia, PA (April 3, 2025) - Faith leaders,…
Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW)’s pipe replacement plan is like repairing a sinking ship with duct tape. We need to build a new vessel. PGW’s pipeline network is a relic of the 19th century with inevitable leaks…
Philadelphia, 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…
By 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…
POWER Interfaith Responds to the Halting of 76ers Arena Project: A Call for Accountability & Partnership Philadelphia, PA (January 13, 2025) In a striking development, the proposed 76ers arena in Center City has…
Rising 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…
POWER 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…
We at POWER Interfaith stand in solidarity with our Jewish siblings at Congregation Mikveh Israel in the face of the abhorrent acts of antisemitism that took place on October 22, 2024, and over…
POWER 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…