The Other Philadelphia Story: How Local Congregations Support Quality of Life in Urban America

Based on multi-faith research, this book highlights the value congregations add to their communities through social services, meeting spaces, and congregational care.

Offerings

research insights from more than 1,300 Philadelphia-based congregations, community impact of Latino and Black congregations, the role of women, social services and congregational care

Best For

clergy and lay leaders of any faith tradition

Cost

purchase book

Suggested Uses

• Consider the impact of your congregation by reading these stories and how other congregations measure their work.
• Spark a conversation about the value of your congregation by sharing this data with community leaders.