Philadelphia
Mennonite Central Committee's work in Philadelphia is linked to a network of 20 diverse Mennonite, Brethren in Christ and Church of the Brethren congregations and ministries called "Kingdom Builders Anabaptist Network of Greater Philadelphia." Together we work at common concerns as we bear witness to Christ. Currently the common concerns among Philadelphian Anabaptists include the high level of violence in our city and the lack of positive opportunities for youth.
MCC and Kingdom Builders have four initiatives addressing these issues. The organization of annual workshops on confronting violence; Working to support state legislation reducing the flow of handguns to the illegal gun market. MCC supports the work of Crossroads Community Center, a 40-year-old ministry that grew out of Second Mennonite Church in North Philly. Ron Muse works as a community chaplain to diffuse conflicts and also visits prisons to work with inmates. Crossroads' website is http://crossroadscc.mennonite.net.
 Kingdom Builders Construction website
Contact Information:
900 E. Howell St.
Philadelphia, PA 19149
Tel: (215) 535-3624/ (215) 316-8419
Fax: (215) 535-3625
E-mail: mccecphilly@mcc.org
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