Wilkinsburg Sanctuary Project for Peace
Programs
OUR PROGRAMS
We seek to be a presence of peace and hope in our community as we lift up Wilkinsburg as a wonderful place to live, work, worship and attend school. Though many of us represent the Christian congregations of Wilkinsburg, we welcome and work alongside people of all faith traditions for the saving of our young people and beloved community.
Community Chaplains
Each chaplain is a licensed or ordained minister of a congregation in Wilkinsburg. Chaplains are credentialed by the Willkinsburg Police Department and participate in regular trainings. The mission of the chaplains is to provide a pastoral presence in response to a critical incident in our community resulting in serious injury or loss of life to the residents of Wilkinsburg. CLICK HERE
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Art and Talent Show for Peace
Once a year the Wilkinsburg Sanctuary Project for Peace challenges the youth of our community to create peace.
Youth in grades 6-12 submit artwork or perform in dance, rap, singing and poetry. All youth are given a $50 stipend for participating.
Martin Luther King Vigil
In 2018, the prayer vigil in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. saw for the first time Christian, Muslim and Jewish leaderspraying for peace in Wilkinsburg. Our next King Day vigil and lunch is scheduled for Monday, January 20th, 2020, at 12:00 Noon.
Prayer Vigils
Whenever there is a loss of life, the Wiklinsburg Community Chaplains gather for a prayer bigil with the community to provide comfort and hope.
Community Projects to serve the youth of Wilkinsburg and Beyond
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