UDLC to Host Interfaith Event Addressing Hate & Bias in our Community

Ambler, PA – March 11, 2025 -- Upper Dublin Lutheran Church (UDLC) located at 411 Susquehanna Road, Ambler, in partnership with Or Hadash Synagogue, will host an Interfaith Event on Addressing Hate and Bias in our Community on Sunday, March 30th, 2025 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. This engaging town hall will offer insight from community leaders, support from nonprofit organizations and inspirational live music. Guest speakers include ELCA Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod Bishop Bryan Penman and Pennsylvania State Representative Melissa Cerrato.

The Interfaith Event on Addressing Hate and Bias in our Community was inspired by an anti-hate rally held in Montgomery County last fall. Members of UDLC’s Advocacy Team attended the peaceful display of unity in response to an area resident displaying the Nazi flag.

“We are proud to support our congregation in living out our faith through meaningful action, “ said Advocacy Team Leader Chris Tranchida. “Through education, we encourage acceptance and justice for all people.”

Guests at the Interfaith Event on Addressing Hate and Bias in our Community will be given an opportunity to share personal stories about their own experiences, fears and challenges.

“Many people are feeling uncomfortable right now, especially the LGBTQIA+ community,” said Tranchida. “The Interfaith Event on Addressing Hate and Bias in our Community will provide

information about legislation, including the PA Fairness Act, and give everyone an opportunity to speak out against antisemitism, racism, xenophobia and all forms of hate violence.”

Both UDLC and Or Hadash welcome the community to attend this very timely and topical event. For more information visit www.udlc.org or call 215-646-7999.

About Upper Dublin Lutheran Church

Upper Dublin Lutheran Church, 411 Susquehanna Road, Ambler PA, welcomes all people with varied race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, relationship status, age, immigration status, nationality, neurodiversity, ability, language, economic circumstance or family configuration. Founded in 1753, UDLC is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and one of an estimated 140 communities of faith in the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod. The church offers two services every Sunday, a contemporary service at 8:30 am and a traditional service at 10:30 am. Find both worship service live-streams via their website and YouTube channel. Children’s Church is also offered at both services. For more information about UDLC’s leadership, mission, programs and services visit: www.udlc.org or call 215-646-7999.