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Pittsburgh F.R.I.E.N.D.S. is an acronym that gives us a picture of what it really means to be a true friend. We are a First Responders Initiative Ensuring that our Neighbor's Diversity Stands.
Introductory message from the Founders
We are a multi-cultural representation of voices in our community from various political, racial and cultural identities with a focus on building the Kingdom of God through exchanging ideas and sharing resources.
Intentional and courageous conversations influence our hearts and minds through creating meaningful dialogue between those in dissimilar communities. Healthy conversations help bridge political gaps, racial gaps, theological gaps and activity gaps.
Truly authentic relationships are the framework to bridge the racial divide. We are building bridges between cultures, churches and communities with the Lord Jesus Christ at the center. Our strong authentic relationships tie us together as one.
Bringing true diversity and belonging to our city is hard work and requires active participation. We work toward understanding and assisting one another. We also celebrate and enjoy life with one another.
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simply to be friends and to pray together. Usually this means walking across the street. If we don’t find a way to be friends and to love each other, then any notion of unity for one churchness simply won’t work. Everyone must move out of their comfort zone and grab someone else’s hand!
We have to have ONE heart and ONE mind. We have to be fitly joined together—with an intolerance for division among us– the Church. We must take out “self” - such as my church, my ministry, my members – and let us truly be The Lord’s Church!
- although in many buildings! We are THE CHURCH. The church is organic and is like a jewel – seen through different expressions in the community. The key is that Christ must be the center of it all because it’s His light that shines bright!
We are better together means laying aside our prejudices and preferences to join hands across our racial and cultural diversity to serve the common good in our cities’ neighborhoods, where our diverse identities do not disappear but bow to the cross of Christ that runs through every relationship.
to become more ONE. And while there are many paths to fulfill the dream of Jesus, the preeminent step we must all take is to trust in, respond to and embrace the presence of God’s Spirit with us always. Divine Providence reminds us that what we do we must do in the name of our God, for His honor and glory and in response to His grace and power working in and through us