October 8th – November 4th 2022
Freedom Express Bus Tour
Along with our sister organization POWER Action, we're hosting the “Freedom Express” bus tour across the State of Pennsylvania October 18th – November 4th, 2022 . This tour is about Restoring Faith in Democracy, helping people imagine a Pennsylvania where we all thrive, and calling out the bad actors financing oppression by supporting White Christian Nationalist causes.
Across Pennsylvania, White Christian Nationalism is literally on the ballot this fall. That’s why we’re firing up the #FreedomExpress. This tour will promote a vision for building a beloved community in the state of PA that is rooted in inclusivity, diversity, and justice.
The perilous rise of White Christian Nationalism in our country requires leaders of conscience to raise the call to live our faith principles by actively resisting the tide of bigotry. Faith leaders are uniquely able to guide our people towards a vision of democracy that protects our shared human dignity. We aim to call attention to bad actors, inspire people of faith to denounce White Christian Nationalism, defend democracy, and get out the vote.
Sponsors
Special thanks to:
Rev. Linda Noonan for the original song, “We Were Made For These Times”
Rev. Traci Blackmon
Ms. Denise Pittman, Executive Assistant, Justice and Local Church Ministries, United Church of Christ
PWP Video
Committee
Rev. Sandra Brown
Janis Moore Campbell
Kathy Hettinga
TaWanda Stallworth
Rev. Rebecca Stephens
Frances Upshaw
Guests & Contributors
Marlene Armato
Barbara Atkinson
Andy Bader
Traci Blackmon
Bobbi Breitman
Rev. Sandra Brown
Pamela Brubaker
Geneva Butz
Rev. Michael Caine
Bobbi Cohen
Margie Colton
Betsy Connor
Michael Cryer
Penelope Cutler
Arretta Davis
Darlene DiDomineck
Carol Duncan
Rev. Dr. Greg Edwards
Linda Esh
Melvin Esh
Rev. Dick Fernandez
Joseph Fleming
Dayle Friedman
Yvette Gimenez
Karen L Green
Rabbi Julie Greenberg
Steve Greenspan
Wendy Greenspan
Beverly Hayden
Edward Heyse
Kathy Hettinga
Rabbi Linda Holtzman
Rev. Robin Hynicka
Jessica Lanier
Ronald Lanier
Mary & Lance Laver
Carol Kaplan
Christa Kerber
Nancy Kirby
Gayle Lacks
Rev. Matthew Lenahan
Beth Logue
susan MacBride
Bruce MacCullough
John Mason
Bruce McKay
Phoebe McKay
Nancy Megley
Sara Melton
Andrea Moselle
David Mosenkis
Patricia Murray
Rochelle Nichols-Solomon
Mary Nolan
Rev. Linda Noonan
Jacqueline Pinkney
Denise Pittman
Jennifer Rafanan Kennedy
Wiley Redding
Amani Reid
Susan Ross
Bishop Dwayne Royster
Suzette Royster
Susan Saxe
Susan Schewel
Beatrice Sims
Moon Smith
James Solomon
Nathan Sooy
Rev. Becca Stephens
Rebecca Subar
Rev. David Tatgenhorst
Susan Thompson
Frances Upshaw
Beth Walker
Donald Wargo
Susan Wargo
Sharon Weinman
Audra Wolfe
Wilhelmina Young
Shawn Zevit
Mohammed Zubairu
Past Events
October 18-22
Tuesday, October 18: 11:00am
KICK OFF EVENT, Independence Hall
600 Market Street, Philadelphia. Join us on FB Live or in Person.
Tuesday, October 18: 3:00pm
Gun Violence and Get Out the Vote, Maplewood Mall
Armat Street & Germantown Ave, Philadelphia
Tuesday, October 18: 6:30pm
Change is Coming to South Philadelphia: An Interfaith Prayer for Our City
807 Bainbridge Street, Philadelphia
Wednesday, October 19: 10:30am
POWER Interfaith and Philly Thrive's Freedom to Breathe Action
2827 W Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia
Thursday, October 20: 4:00pm
Voter Registration in the Park
4th and Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia
Thursday, October 20: 7:00pm
Ringing the Bell: Multifaith Worship and Prayer Service
1001 W Wingohocking Street, Philadelphia
Friday, October 21: 10:00am
Clergy Breakfast and Discussion at. United Christian Church
8525 New Falls Rd, Levittown
Friday, October 21: 6:30pm
Multifaith Shabbat Service
Beth Israel Synagogue, 385 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs
Saturday, October 22: 10:00am
Voting Canvass at the YWCA Tri-County Area Week Without Violence Block Party
315 King St, Pottstown
Saturday, October 22: 4:00pm
Metro ReFounding Convention
1 Hagery Blvd, West Chester
October 24-28
Monday, October 24: 12:30pm
Investing in Early Education
916 W Turner Street, Allentown
Monday, October 24: 2:00pm
Party at the Ballot Box: Ending Voter Suppression
Lehigh County Government Center
17 S 7th Street,
Allentown, PA
Monday, October 24: 6:00pm
Ending White Nationalism: An Interfaith Service/Dinner
Muslim Association of Lehigh Valley
2988 Schadt Ave
Whitehall, PA
Tuesday, October 25: 3:00pm
Fully Funding Education & Opportunities for Students
Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem
1430 Fritz Drive
Bethlehem, PA
Wednesday, October 26: 7:00pm
Town Hall for Faith Filled Voters
310 Broadway St
Scranton, PA
Thursday, October 27: 4:00pm
Your Vote/Your POWER: Learn How the Fossil Fuel Industry Threatens Our Democracy
Firefly Garden
71 East Pine Ave
Washington, PA
Friday, October 28: 11:30am
Lunch and Learn: How White Christian Nationalism Threatens Our Democracy
460 Melwood Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA
October 31-November 4
Monday, October 31: 2:00pm
Public Rally to Heal our Faith in Democracy
Lincoln Square
Gettysburg, PA
Tuesday, November 1: 2:00pm
Rally at City Hall
101 S George St
York, PA
Wednesday, November 2: 3:00pm
Vigil for Incarcerated Immigrant Women
Berk County Detention Center
1040 Berks Road
Leesport, PA
Thursday, November 3: 9:00am
Stop the Voter Suppression: All Votes Matter
Lancaster Day of Action, first event.
50 N. Queen Street
Lancaster, PA
Thursday, November 3: 11:00am
Lunch and Learn
701 N. Lime Street
Lancaster, PA
Thursday, November 3: 6:45pm
March to Penn Square
Start at Shaari Shomayim, 75 E James Street and march with us to Penn Square
Thursday, November 3: 7:30pm
Interfaith Prayer Service
Penn Square
Lancaster, PA
Friday, November 4: 10:00am
Action at Commonwealth Foundation
Corner of 3rd and State
Harrisburg, PA