Wishing our Jewish friends and neighbors a joyous Hanukkah! May the Festival of Lights bring warmth, love, and peace to your homes and hearts. Chag Urim Sameach!

The devastating wildfires in Southern California have displaced thousands and destroyed entire neighborhoods. As Chestnut Retreat Center, we are supporting our sister organization, Embrace Relief, in delivering urgent aid like food, water, clothing and baby supplies to those

We shared a wonderful iftar with the welcoming community at St. Luke’s Church. Before breaking our fast at sunset, we listened to inspiring speeches on Lent and Ramadan, which this year coincided. It was amazing to reflect on the commonalities between our traditions and the

We had the pleasure of sharing an iftar dinner with the community at First Presbyterian Church of Stroudsburg. It was a night filled with shared reflections on faith and fasting and a deep sense of connection. Moments like these remind us of the power of coming together,

For the third year in a row, we had the joy of sharing an iftar with the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Poconos. Each year, this gathering becomes more than just a meal. It's a space for open-hearted dialogue, shared wisdom and a deeper appreciation of our

We gathered for an Iftar at the historic Stroudsburg United Methodist Church, founded over 230 years ago. This event united four diverse communities during the unique overlap of Ramadan and Lent, fostering peace and mutual understanding. We’re thankful for everyone who joined us

We organized an Iftar dinner at East Stroudsburg University, where students, staff and academics came together in a spirit of community.

We were honored to partner with the Peace Islands PA for a landmark Iftar dinner held for the first time in the history of the PA State Capitol, Main Rotunda. This special evening brought together legislators from both parties, staff, and faith leaders, uniting us in a shared

Eid Mubarak! As Ramadan comes to a close, we warmly wish our Muslim friends and neighbors a joyful Eid al-Fitr. May this festive occasion bring happiness, peace, and countless blessings to you and your loved ones.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to our Catholic friends and community members on the passing of Pope Francis. His humility and deep faith touched hearts across the world. He will be remembered for his dedication to dialogue across faiths, his call for mercy and justice, and

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we delivered lunch to the incredible teachers and staff at Plainfield Elementary School as a small token of our gratitude. Thank you for all you do to shape young minds with care and dedication!

Wishing everyone a peaceful Memorial Day. Remembering and honoring those who served.

This Memorial Day weekend, our community served over 90 meals through the 34-year-old soup kitchen at Stroudsburg UMC. We were grateful to contribute to this tradition of compassion and service.

To all our Muslim friends and neighbors who are celebrating, Eid Mubarak! May this meaningful time be filled with peace, joy, and a renewed sense of compassion. Eid al-Adha reminds us of the power of faith, the spirit of sacrifice, and the beauty of sharing with those in need.

In the spirit of Eid-ul-Adha—a time of remembering the legacy of Prophet Abraham and sharing with our neighbors—we were grateful to help distribute meals to around 500 people this month through PVEN Food Pantry and West End Food Pantry. Thank you to all who made it possible!