Welcome
The Religion and Society Center fosters the exploration and development of religiously-based social teachings for today's multi-cultural and multi-faith society.
In order to explore social values, religious practice and the nature of religious authority in the context of interfaith dialogue, the Center hosts several ongoing projects.
Rabbi Carl S. Choper, Executive Director (right) is presented with the Harambee Award for the Nguzo Saba Principle of Ujoma-Unity by Pastor Nathanial Gadsden, Co-Founder of Life Esteem. The award was presented to Rabbi Choper at the Cooperating Congregations event held Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at the Hadee Mosque in Harrisburg.
Upcoming Events
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February 10-12, 2012 in Philadelphia
Ongoing Projects
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Religion & the Environment
The Interfaith Coalition On The Environment (ICE) provides a carbon footprint presentation for churches, synagogues, temples and other places of worship. The presentation focuses on the impact of carbon dioxide on the environment, the moral and ethical implications of that impact, and some very practical ways for individuals and congregations to help.
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Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania
Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania is a sister organization to advocate for social justice and religious liberty and to protest when religion is manipulated for political purposes or to oppress others. Learn more at www.tia-pa.org
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Power and Light
As part of our Sustainable Lifestyle Initiative, we are the fiscal sponsor of Pennsylvania Interfaith Power and Light. PA-IPL is a community of congregations, faith-based organizations, and individuals of faith responding to climate change as a moral issue, through advocacy, energy conservation, energy efficiency, and the use of clean, renewable energy. Learn more at www.paipl.org
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World Affairs Council of Harrisburg
As an extension of our mission to cultivate cultural diversity in Central Pennsylvania, we served as the fiscal sponsor of the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg during a critical part of their development. Learn more at www.wacharrisburg.org