Although this quote is taken from the Judeo-Christian scriptures, it reflects a belief of all faith-based communities. There is a Higher Power that gives us the ability to join together and the strength to overcome what we cannot face alone.

The wave of violence which has flooded our city streets is a formidable force that would threaten to overcome us with fear and despair. But this situation also can be an opportunity for institutions of higher faiths to come together empowering Philadelphians to reclaim our destiny as the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection.

Mothers In Charge is mobilizing congregations throughout the city to make a difference in the following ways:

• Invite Mothers In Charge to come speak to your congregation or as part of a special event or speaker's series - especially those events that would reach youth as well as adults.
• Inform Mothers In Charge of the youth programs sponsered by your congregation so that youth in the city can know of positive activities in their community and places they can connect with other positive youths.
• If your congregation does not have an active youth program, inform youth in your congregation about Mothers In Charge so that they can connect with others.
• Offer your space to Mothers In Charge for "town meetings" so that they can come and share their story with the community and mobilize neighborhoods for action.
• Consider joining other faith-based and community institutions in developing and promoting collaborative anti-violence programs throughout the city.
• Encourage members of your faith-based community to march with Mothers In Charge in demonstrations and/or write to our legislators regarding anti-violence legislation pending at all levels of government.
• Keep Mothers In Charge in prayer.

For more information regarding how your faith-based institution can get more involved in making a difference, contact Mothers In Charge at 215-236-3937 or email us at Momsforpeace@aol.com.