Freedom of Religion event available on YouTube

MIM is proud to present constitutional law scholar Wilson Huhn, (he, him, his) for a presentation about religious freedom and the United States Constitution, Wilson Huhn is Professor of Law at Duquesne University School of Law and Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus at University of Akron School of Law. After the presentation, local religious leaders offered responses and the floor was open for Q&A and responses from the audience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca7p4jNLb1U

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Proposed Statement on Christian Nationalism

August 2022 We, the majority of Christian members of The Monroeville Interfaith Ministerium, in support of and supported by our non-Christian colleagues and religious leaders, are compelled to denounce the teachings of what is called “Christian Nationalism.”  Some of the most common claims of this ideology are that the federal government should declare the United States a Christian nation, that the government should advocate for specifically Christian values, that the government should not enforce a strict separation of church and state, that the government ...

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Thanksgiving 2021: A Cornucopia of Ways to Express Gratitude

WELCOMING REFUGEES Our faiths also teach us to welcome the stranger and care for those without homes or safety. You can submit a welcome letter for our newest neighbors from Afghanistan. They will be compiled in a book for each new arrival. Jewish Family and Community Services in Pittsburgh is collecting welcome letters for new neighbors. Figure out what you want to say. Then go the www.jfcspgh.org. Look for the black banner at the top of the home page. It says “To help Afghan Refugees, click on ‘Click Here’” and then scroll down to Welcome Home Book. You ...

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Thanksgiving Gathering 2020 – November 23, 7-8:15pm

Join the Monroeville Interfaith Ministerium (MIM) for a multi-faith Thanksgiving gathering, live on Zoom Monday Nov 23 at 7pm. See flyer for details. Zoom Meeting information below.All Greater Monroeville community members and friends are welcome!  Be part of our “Monroeville and neighbors” virtual choir and follow these instructions to send in a video by 11/20 to include in the finale “America the Beautiful.”  See flyer for details/instructions or email MIM@esuuc.org with questions. Zoom Meeting information:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85619165047Meeting ...

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Share your voice! The Monroeville Virtual Choir sings “America the Beautiful”

The Monroeville Interfaith Ministerium is creating a virtual choir to premiere at our annual Thanksgiving celebration on November 23, 2020. We invite all of Monroeville's singers to join us in singing "America the Beautiful." What you need A video cameraYou can use your phone, your webcam, your camcorder - anything that can record a video file with soundA device to listen to the accompanimentAny device that can play an MP3 file will workIt's easier if this is a different device than the one you're using to recordA set of headphones How to sing with us Here is ...

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Show your Junerosity!

In response to the economic challenges our community has faced during the COVID-19 epidemic, the Monroeville Interfaith Ministerium is challenging our neighbors to "Show your Junerosity" in support of our local food pantries! For every dollar that is donated via MIM's website or by check during the month of June, we will contribute an additional $.50, up to $500. We'll send the proceeds along to the three food pantries serving the Greater Monroeville Area, to support their bulk purchasing of food.

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Look for our booth at Monroeville CommUNITY Day


Logo design contest announced

Are you creative?  Do you want to celebrate human dignity and diversity?  Human Dignity Project Logo Contest The Mission of the Human Dignity Project of Monroeville is: To embrace Monroeville’s diversity by creating a public art installation which will inspire hope and encourage learning while reflecting humanity’s inhumanity. This project will serve as a beacon that Monroeville is inclusive and welcomes all. The logo will be used for all printed and online materials and will become the property of the Human Dignity Project. Prize: $50 ...

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MIM announces 2019 essay contest winners

Once again in 2019 the Monroeville Interfaith Ministerium sponsored an essay contest open to seniors at Gateway High School. Applicants were asked to write a short essay about the benefits of living in an interfaith community. First place went to Amanda Pugliano, who received an award of $300. Second place was awarded to Jamey Baker, who received a $150 award. Congratulations to Amanda and Jamey, and thank you to all the students who entered. The winning essays are reprinted below. First Place - Amanda Pugliano In growing up and attending a Lutheran church, I ...

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URGENT: Proposed ordinance will cost houses of worship $1000-10,000 annually

The stormwater management plan itself is good and required by law—houses of worship should support it. The Monroeville Interfaith Ministerium is very concerned about the fee that will fund the plan, however. The Monroeville houses of worship collectively will be charged perhaps $200,000-250,000 each year beginning January 1, 2019—about the same as the Monroeville Mall. Over the first five years of the plan, houses of worship will be required to pay more than $1 million dollars. Houses of worship depend on donations for the good work we do. Monroevil...

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