United Methodist Advocacy PA Leading Capitol Prayer Vigil

United Methodist Advocacy PA Leading Capitol Prayer Vigil

on Feb. 7 as Gov. Corbett Unveils 2012-2013 Budget

United Methodist Advocacy in Pennsylvania urges United Methodists to pause in prayer on Tuesday, Feb. 7 when Gov. Tom Corbett unveils his 2012-2013 budget plan.

UMAdvocacyPA is leading an interfaith prayer vigil inside the Capitol that day. It urges folks in the Harrisburg region to attend the vigil anytime between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. The vigil will take place in the East Wing rotunda. Our faith partners of the Interfaith Justice Coalition include the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference, Pennsylvania Council of Churches, Pennsylvania Jewish Federation, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania, and the Mennonite Central Committee. It is open to all persons of faith. You can pause for a brief prayer, or stay for a longer prayer session in the rotunda. 

Our leaders need our prayers, especially in these difficult economic times. All indications are that Gov. Corbett is going to push to further cut back funding and services for our most vulnerable citizens, children, the sick, and the elderly.

It is important for Gov. Corbett and our elected leaders in Harrisburg know there are persons of faith praying for them as they consider making difficult budget decisions. 

We pray for God to help them understand our obligation to assist those who are in need across Pennsylvania.

We pray they will understand that a budget is not merely an accounting process, but the result of hundreds of moral decisions. It is a moral document that reflects the Commonwealth's concern for Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable persons.

Pennsylvania’s Constitution requires that a balanced budget be adopted by July 1.

For more information, go to: www.umadvocacypa.org.