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Faith-Based and Interfaith Affairs

Representing Philadelphia’s diverse faith communities in local government.

Faith-Based and Interfaith Affairs

What we do

Faith-Based and Interfaith Affairs (FBIA) ensures that Philadelphia’s diverse faith communities have a seat at the table and are represented in the administration’s decision-making process. This collaborative work is key to addressing issues that affect our communities and to strengthening the connection between residents of all backgrounds and the government.

FBIA is part of the larger Office of Public Engagement.

Connect

Email	FaithPHL@phila.gov

Posts

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A mural in West Philly that shows a picture of a resilient woman reaching out, with the words, "We matter. We shouldn't let our past define us," as part of an inspirational poem.

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FBIA Spiritual Resource Guide During COVID-19

November 25, 2020

mural of young black girl holding a tree in her hands with the roots as part of her veins

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Celebrating the Black FaithPHL this Black History Month

February 25, 2021

A mural depicts multicultural hands overlapping one another communicating peace, teamwork, and cooperation. The mural is on the side of a rowhouse in South Philadelphia. There is a community green space in front of it with bushes and a mosaic on a patio depicting a dove.

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Do Black lives matter only after someone’s death?

November 25, 2020

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Events

Mar

9

Event

Faithfully Well: A Conversation for People of Faith About the COVID-19 Vaccine

6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Event

Faithfully Well: A Conversation for People of Faith About the COVID-19 Vaccine

March 9, 2021
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, 2 hours

Join us for the evening session of Faithfully Well: A Conversation for People of Faith About the COVID-19 Vaccine. Hear from faith leaders, physicians, and public health experts about how having faith and fighting COVID-19 can happen simultaneously.

Mar

11

Event

Faithfully Well: Conversation for People of Faith About the COVID-19 Vaccine

11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Event

Faithfully Well: Conversation for People of Faith About the COVID-19 Vaccine

March 11, 2021
11:00 am to 12:30 pm, 2 hours

Join us for the daytime session of Faithfully Well: A Conversation for People of Faith About the COVID-19 Vaccine. Hear from faith leaders, physicians, and public health experts about how having faith and fighting COVID-19 can happen simultaneously.

Mar

15

Event

Prayer Pause for Philadelphia

5:30 pm to 6:00 pm

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Prayer Pause for Philadelphia

March 15, 2021
5:30 pm to 6:00 pm, 30 mins

For those who findgrounding and hope in faith and spirituality, this unprecedented moment inhistory is an invitation to be encouraged through prayer and meditation.

Join the Office of Public Engagement's Director of Faith-Based & InterfaithAffairs, Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart, on Facebook Live on the first andthird Monday of each month a for Prayer Pause for Philadelphia.

Give the Mayor’s Office of Public Engagement (@EngagingPHL) a like on Facebookto receive a notification about the live stream. A leader from one of our manyfaith communities will join Rev. Naomi and guide us through a short prayer forhealth, peace, and wisdom during this destabilizing season.