# Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County

> Working Together... United in Faith


## Posts

- ["Thank You" From ICM](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/thank-you-from-icm/)
- [2025 Benefit Concert](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/2025-benefit-concert/)
- [Light The Way Concert](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/light-the-way-concert/): Dear Friends, You are warmly invited to join us for a special community benefit concert and to help us share the word with your congregation. We would be grateful if you could announce this concert during your worship services and print and post the attached flyers in your church bulletin or newsletter.  Light the Way: A Concert for Hope and HomePresented by Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County (ICM) 📍 Luther Memorial Church225 W. 10th Street, Erie, PA 16501 📅 Tuesday, December 10, 2025🕖 7:00 PM 🎟️ Suggested Donation: $10 This joyful evening of music and community will feature choral, instrumental, and other performances that celebrate the season of […]
- [Erie Gives 2025](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/erie-gives-2025/): ICM is participating in Erie Gives 2025.   Online: Visit ErieGives.org Gifts will be accepted on August 12, 2025, beginning at midnight! Online donations can be made via credit card (American Express, Discover, Mastercard, or Visa) Please note: You will only be able to donate to 10 nonprofits at a time if you are giving online. If you are giving to more than 10, you will need to complete multiple transactions. Minimum donation = $25 By Phone: Call The Erie Community Foundation at 814.454.0843. Our friendly staff will answer our phone lines from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on August 12, […]
- [Giving Tuesday Appeal](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/giving-tuesday-appeal/): December 3,2024   Thank you for being an ongoing supporter of Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County and such a valuable member of our community. With supporters like you by our side, ICM is able to support the needs of those who are struggling within our community. Our agency provides a broad spectrum of support with food, fuel, bus passes and in some cases housing. In partnering with other service providers ICM is able to assist our clients further by referring them to other non-profit organizations which have specialized resources. We wouldn’t be able to make such an impact without gifts […]
- [Advent Prayers](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/advent-prayers/): 1st Week of Advent Prayer for Hope: Almighty God, grant us the grace to hope in you with unwavering trust. As we begin this season of Advent, may our hearts be filled with the hope that comes from knowing your promises are true. Amen. 2nd Week of Advent Prayer for Peace: Prince of Peace, in a world filled with turmoil, grant us the tranquility that only your peace can bring. Help us to be instruments of reconciliation and harmony in our relationships and communities. Amen. 3rd Week of Advent Prayer for Joy: Heavenly Father, fill our hearts with the joy […]
- [ICM Sponsoring Coats For Kids](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/icm-sponsoring-coats-for-kids/)
- [Technical Difficulties with Erie Gives](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/technical-difficulties-with-erie-gives/)
- [ICM Participates in Erie Gives](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/icm-participates-in-erie-gives/): ICM is participating in Erie Gives.  Please help support ICM as we help support our community with food, fuel, clothing, and transportation needs.  Please download the attached form for your generous contribution by check.
- [ICM Board Members Send Their Condolences to the Rush Family](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/icm-board-members-send-their-condolences-to-the-rush-family/): Rev. Adrienne Rush was involved with ICM for many years, she was passionate about ecumenical cooperation and was instrumental in inter-religious dialogue and understanding as part of ICM. Obituary: Reverend Adrianne Bernice Rush, 70, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. She was born on November 25, 1953, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Fred O. Rush Sr. and Claudia Daniels Rush. Adrianne was an ordained elder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, a 1997 Payne Theological Seminary graduate, and a distinguished scholar who served as pastor and associate pastor through A.M.E. and United Methodist Church appointments […]
- [EUMA Fundraising Event](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/euma-fundraising-event/): Join EUMA for a meal to make a difference for the homeless community! Your EUMA is inviting you to join us for a day with good food for a good cause. In our ongoing efforts to support those facing homelessness, we are excited to announce a special fundraiser event with Texas Roadhouse! On Thursday, July 25th, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Texas Roadhouse in Erie, will be generously donating 10% of proceeds from every food item purchased to EUMA and our mission to make homelessness rare, brief, and one-time, as Jesus would. (Must show the flyer attached to this […]
- [Join us in September for the 2024 Crop Walk](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/join-us-in-september-for-the-2024-crop-walk/)
- [ICM Joining with Catholic Charities at the Erie March for Life](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/icm-joining-with-catholic-charities-at-the-erie-march-for-life/)
- [Daily Reflections for Week of Prayer - Day 8](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/daily-reflections-for-week-of-prayer-day-8/): Jesus said to him) “Go and do likewise” (Lk 10:37) Lord, may our fellowship be a sign of your Kingdom Additional scripture passages Romans 12:9-13 Psalm 41:1-2 Reflection Through these words – “Go and do likewise” – Jesus sends each of us, and each of our churches, to live out his commandment to love. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we are sent out to be “other Christs”, reaching out to suffering humanity in compassion and mercy. Like the Good Samaritan towards the injured man, we can choose not to reject those who are different, but instead cultivate a culture of […]
- [Daily Reflections for Week of Prayer - Day 7](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/daily-reflections-for-week-of-prayer-day-7/): Jesus said: ‘Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbour?” (Lk 10:36) Lord, show us how to respond to our neighbour Additional scripture passages Philippians 2:1-5 Psalm 10:17-18 Reflection At the end of the parable, Jesus asked the lawyer: who was the neighbour to the man victimized? The lawyer replied “the one who showed him mercy”. He does not say “the Samaritan” and we might imagine that the hostility between Samaritans and Jews made that answer hard to admit. We often discover neighbours in the most unexpected people, even those whose very name or origins we find difficult […]
- [Daily Reflections for Week of Prayer - Day 6](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/daily-reflections-for-week-of-prayer-day-6/): Then he put him on his own animal brought him to an inn, and took care of him (Lk 10:34) Lord, turn our churches into ‘inns’, to welcome those in need Additional scripture passages Genesis 18:4-5 Psalm 5:11-12 Reflection The man who fell into the hands of robbers was cared for by a Samaritan. The Samaritan saw beyond prejudice or bias. He saw someone in need and brought him to an inn. “The next day he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, ‘Take care of him; and when I come back, I will repay you […]
- [Daily Reflections for Week of Prayer - Day 5](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/daily-reflections-for-week-of-prayer-day-5/): He went to him and bandaged his wounds) having poured oil and wine on them (Lk 10:34) Lord, help us see the wounds and find hope Additional scripture passages Joel 2:23-27 Psalm 104:14-15, 27-30 Reflection The Good Samaritan did what he could out of his own resources: he poured wine and oil and bandaged the man’s wounds and put him on his own animal. He went further still by promising to pay for his care. When we see the world through the Samaritan’s eyes, every situation can be an opportunity to help those in need. This is where love manifests […]
- [Daily Reflections for Week of Prayer - Day 4](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/daily-reflections-for-week-of-prayer-day-4/): When he sa1v him) he passed l:J on the other side (Lk 10:31) May we never turn away from those in need Additional scripture passages Isaiah 58:6-9a Psalm 34:15-22 Reflection The priest and Levite who walk by on the other side may have had good religious reasons for not helping: they may have been ready to perform certain religious rituals and might have risked ritual defilement if the man had been dead. Yet on many occasions, Jesus is critical of religious leadership for placing the rules of religion ahead of the obligation to always do good. The beginning of the […]
- [Daily Reflections for Week of Prayer - Day 3](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/daily-reflections-for-week-of-prayer-day-3/): “Who is my neighbour?” (Lk 10: 29) Lord, open our hearts to those we do not see Additional scripture passages Romans 13:8-10 Psalm 119:57-63 Reflection The teacher of the law wanted to justify himself, hoping that the neighbour he is called to love is one of his own faith and people. This is a natural human instinct. When we invite people to our homes, they are quite often people who share our social status, our outlook on life and our values. There is a human instinct to prefer places of familiarity. This is also true of our ecclesial communities. But […]
- [Daily Reflections for Week of Prayer - Day 2](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/daily-reflections-for-week-of-prayer-day-2/): The lawyer answered, ‘Yott shall love the Lord your God with allyour hearty and with allyour soul and with allyour strength) and with allyour mind; and your neighbour asyourself” (Lk 10:27) Help me Lord to love you, my neighbour and myself with all that I am Additional scripture passages Deuteronomy 10:12-13 Psalm 133 Reflection The lawyer’s answer may seem simple, drawn from the well-known commandments of God. However, to love God in this way and our neighbour as ourselves can often be difficult. God’s commandment to love him requires deep commitment and means abandoning ourselves entirely, offering our hearts and […]
- [Daily Reflections for Week of Prayer - Day 1](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/daily-reflections-for-week-of-prayer-day-1/): DAY1 A lawyer stood up to test Jesus. ‘Teacher’: he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” (Lk 10:25) Help us, Lord, to have a life turned towards you Additional scripture passages Romans 14:8-9 Psalm 103:13-18 Reflection “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” This crucial question asked of Jesus by a lawyer challenges every believer in God. It affects the meaning of our life on earth and for eternity. Elsewhere in the Bible, Jesus gives us the ultimate definition of eternal life: ” … that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, […]
- [Christian Unity 2024](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/christian-unity-2024/): Ecumenical Service in Celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2024 January 24, 2024 Luther Memorial Church 225 W. 10th Street Erie, PA 16501  6:30PM There will be a combined choir. All are welcome! More information regarding music and rehearsal time will be forthcoming.
- [A Christmas Message](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/a-christmas-message/)
- [Information For Homeless](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/information-for-homeless/): Thanksgiving Meals & Location Schedule For Overflow Warming Shelter
- [Clothing Distribution](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/clothing-distribution/)
- [Stand Sunday](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/stand-sunday/): On November 12, from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Erie First Assembly, 8150 Oliver Rd., people from all over Erie County will gather to help raise awareness of the needs of children & youth touched by the foster care system. Please join us and bring a friend! Here is a snapshot of the evening: 5-6pm – Service & Panel discussion with childcare provided (infant to 5th grade) 6-7pm – “Take Action Hour” with dinner, family friendly activities, foster care agencies, support organizations, and more! Giveaways throughout the evening. This is a free community-wide event with dinner provided! Registration is not required. We hope […]
- [ICM Hosts Meet & Greet](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/icm-hosts-meet-greet/)
- [ICM Participant in recent Crop Walk](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/icm-participant-in-recent-crop-walk/)
- [2023 COATS FOR KIDS PRESS RELEASE](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/2023-coats-for-kids-press-release/)
- [2023 COATS FOR KIDS](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/2023-coats-for-kids/)
- [Crop Walk @ Presque Isle](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/crop-walk-presque-isle/): Erie-County Crop Hunger walk is September 24,2023. Come walk with Inter-Church Ministries in supporting our community to End Hunger! If you are unable to join us that day , Inter- Church Ministries has set up a donation at WWW. cropwalk.org. Erie Pa. We hope to see those who enjoy the walking there. Water and snacks will be provided by Inter-Church Ministries. Registration is at 1PM at Presque -Isle Beach #1. The walk begins at 2p.m..  Look for the blue balloons in the parking lot. See you then.
- [Erie Gives Day Check Form](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/1567-2/)
- [Erie Gives & ICM](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/erie-gives-icm/)
- [Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program/)
- [ICM Celebrates Holy Week](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/icm-celebrates-holy-week/)
- [Fat Tuesday](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/fat-tuesday/)
- [Ash Wednesday Rememberance](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/ash-wednesday-rememberance/)
- [Is Your Heart prepared?](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/is-your-heart-prepared/)
- [ICM partners with habitat for humanity](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/icm-partners-with-habitat-for-humanity/)
- [ICM Supports American Cancer Society](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/icm-supports-american-cancer-society/)
- [Faith-Based Security & Resilience Learning Series Securing Sacred Spaces FOURTH QUARTER 2022](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/faith-based-security-resilience-learning-series-securing-sacred-spaces-fourth-quarter-2022/)
- [Blue Christmas Service](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/blue-christmas-service/)
- [ICM Partners with Amazon Smile](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/icm-partners-with-amazon-smile/): Supporting ICM has never been easier.  Amazon Smile is an easy way to support the community efforts of ICM at no additional cost.  Simply open your web browser, go to: smile.amazon.com, search for Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County and select ICM as your current charity.  Every time you shop at smile.amazon.com .5% of proceeds on eligible Amazon purchases will be directed to Inter-Church Ministries in support of our community mission.  This comes at no additional costs to the goods and services you already receive from Amazon.  Please share with your friends and family to show your support today. Instructions: *Please […]
- [ICM BOARD RELEASES 2022 ANNUAL REPORT](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/icm-board-releases-2022-annual-report/): ICM Board has released their 2022 Annual Report. To view or download this report please clink on the link below:
- [ICM Launches "Coats For Kids" campaign](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/icm-launches-coats-for-kids-campaign/)
- [ICM Board Approves New Mission Statement](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/icm-board-approves-new-mission-statement/): The Mission of Inter-Church-Ministries of Erie County is to foster and broaden collaboration within the religious community, Charitable organizations, and service providers to better serve the needs of marginalized individuals in the Erie community through advocacy, financial, and educational means.
- [Annual Clothing Distribution](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/annual-clothing-distribution/)
- [Inter-Faith Panel Discussion](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/inter-faith-panel-discussion/)
- [Annual Board Meeting](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/annual-board-meeting/): Annual Board meeting Nov. 7, 2022 5:30PM-6:30PM 3rd floor United First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant.. The Annual ICM Board Meeting will be held on Nov 13, from 6:30 -7:30..Invitations have been sent out..We ask that everyone RSVP via email at: icm@icmeriecounty.org. Attendees should use the 6th street entrance for the Sanctuary..At this time we are also asking everyone to bring non-perishable food items to the meeting to Donate to Second Harvest Food bank.
- [ICM Welcomes New Ops. Manager](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/icm-welcomes-new-ops-manager/): I would like to introduce myself. I am Carol Davis, the new Operations Manager for ICM Erie County. My past history includes: retired nurse manager, Sunday School Teacher, Christian Education Director, and PTA President. I was very active in my community. The mission of ICM Erie County is to be a network of Christian organizations committed in cooperation for the greater good of Erie County residents. I strongly believe that interfaith cooperation, sharing of resources for those in need can be achieved if we do it together. I look forward to working with everyone.
- [Hurrican IAN](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/hurrican-ian/): “For we are what [God] has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life” (Ephesians 2:10). Friends: Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida yesterday with near Category 5-strength winds, dumping record amounts of rain and causing catastrophic flooding. Hurricane Ian bore down through Florida today and is expected to make landfall again in the Carolinas. Early reports indicate the potential for a substantial loss of life. Ian, as predicted, is one of the worst hurricanes to hit the United States in decades. Gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response make it […]
- [A Special Thank you](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/a-special-thank-you/): ICM would like to say “Thank You” to everyone who donated to our organization through Erie Gives Day. It is with your patronage that we are able to continue our services to the citizens of Erie County.
- [August Human Rights 2022](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/august-human-rights-2022/)
- [2022 Impact Statement](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/2022-impact-statement/)
- [2022 Coats For Kids Campaign](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/2022-coats-for-kids-campaign/): The Coats for Kids campaign has been tentatively scheduled for November 21 – December 9 of this year. The collections and distribution of items will be through local area schools. More information will be made available as it is received.
- [Chaplain Services](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/chaplain-services/): ICM is convening a chaplaincy group for chaplains serving in any capacity in Erie County and beyond — for support, education, and advocacy.  More to be announced summer, 2022. If there are any questions, feel free to contact Karen @ 814-454-2411
- [ICM’s Response to Buffalo Murders: Preventative Faith Medicine](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/icms-response-to-buffalo-murders-preventative-faith-medicine/): Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County (ICM), a network of Christian churches working together united in faith, is deeply saddened and disturbed by the horrific murders in Buffalo, NY. Our prayers join millions of others in the anguish of facing the horrors and deep trauma of such evil actions and intent. We speak with one accord as Christians who pray each day, “deliver us from evil.”That unity of voice has been under duress throughout American history because both white Protestants and Catholics have failed to respond in solidarity with our black churches in the midst of a constantly recharged white supremacy, […]
- [Ecumenical prayer service against racism & violence](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/ecumenical-prayer-service-against-racism-violence/)
- [Chaplain Services](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/community-service/)
- [World Events](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/world-events/): Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ukraine. For more information on this, please visit: https://nationalcouncilofchurches.us/prayers-for-ukraine/
- [Christian Unity Service](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/christian-unity-service/): The ICM Xtn unity service committtee has been preparing a very engaging event for Christian Unity.  The event will be held on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 3:00 PM. Please see the attached poster, put it up on your FB pages, spread the word.  This will be a zoom event, and the link will be provided close to the event and will also be on our FB page—-please share with all your constituents. View poster for list of all speakers
- [ICM Elects New Officers For 2022](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/icm-elects-new-officers-for-2022/): Bryan Timm, President Rev. David Edmunds, Secretary Jenn Stewart, Treasurer Dr. Aaron Kerr, Past President Board Members Class of 2024                      Kristin Headley Rev, Karen Kostur Grifton Pou Jenn Stewart Dr. Michael DeSanctis Class of 2023                      Rev. Dr. Charles Mock Dennis Pistone Bryan Timm Class of 2022                      Rev. Dr. James Bernhardt Rev. Dave Edmunds Dr. Zachary Irwin Dr. Aaron Kerr Rev. Floyd McClure Consultants                        Thomas Tupitza, Esq. Kathy Leemhuis  CWU repr.
- [Laura Wilkinson Memorial Funeral Fund](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/laura-wilkinson-memorial-funeral-fund/): Laura Wilkinson Memorial Funeral Fund.  Through the generosity of the community following her tragic death in 1990, the Laura Wilkinson Memorial Fund was created from which ICM can provide funds for the funeral/burial of a child 17 years or younger to families who are unable to pay for a proper funeral/burial.  The request must come to ICM from a member of the clergy or a funeral director.  For further information, please contact the ICM Office at 814-454-2411 or icm@icmeriecounty.org
- [2022 Coats For Kids Campaign](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/2021-coats-for-kids-campaign/): The Coats for Kids campaign has been tentatively scheduled for November 21 – December 9 of this year. The collections and distribution of items will be through local area schools. More information will be made available as it is received.
- [2021 Annual Meeting](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/2021-annual-meeting/): This meeting will be a town hall format discussion on “The Least of These,” and how the membership of ICM and our community partners can serve in new ways in the 21st century.  Please register by contacting the ICM office: 814-454-2411 or icm@icmeriecounty.org.  Location: St. Francis Parish Hall, 8880 Main Street, McKean. Please Note: Should we pivot to a virtual meeting only, we will announce that here and on our FB page.
- [ERIE GIVES DAY 2021](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/erie-gives-day-2021/): You can be a philanthropist with a gift of just $25 or more. Make your gift online, mail a check, or gift the required minimum distribution from your IRA. For complete instructions on mailing your check, simply download the Erie Gives check contribution form and send it with your check to the Foundation, 459 West 6th Street, Erie, PA 16507. Day and Time: Checks will be accepted on Monday, August 9. The online event takes place on Tuesday, August 10. You have 12 hours to make your donation between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. EST. Gift Amount: […]
- [ICM: Service to the Community.   (VSEA)](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/icm-service-to-the-community-vsea/): A recent call from a single mom with young children, needing help paying her electric bill.  She has moved out of the previous residence to move into another but cannot get service there until the bill at the previous home totals no more than $500; it was once over $3,000 and she has paid it down significantly with help from family and others, but just cannot meet the $500 mark by the deadline.  I contact Penelec and then several other agencies in town; between us, we cobble together the money needed and they can now move into the new home […]
- [ICM: Service to the Community.](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/icm-service-to-the-community/): Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit providing unduplicated services throughout the county and ever expanding to serve more people in need.  Now in our fifth decade of community service, we have run the Coats for Kids campaign for 33 years and the Voucher System for Emergency Assistance (VSEA) for almost 30 years; the VSEA is a niche program ingeniously managed and distributed through a network of church & faith community offices, providing aid when other community resources are not available.  As we look to expand, we are welcoming other agencies and social service organizations to […]
- [ICM Elects Council Members & Officers for 2021](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/icm-elects-council-members-officers-for-2021/): President : Dr. Aaron Kerr Vice President : Rev. Madonna Gray Secretary : Rev. Dave Edmunds Treasurer : Bryan Timm Immed. Past President : Rev. Dr. Charles Mock At Large : Rev. Harry Johns, III Rev. Adrianne Rush

## Pages

- [Resources](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/erie-county-care-management-resource-listing-2024/): Erie-County-Resource-Guide-2024-2.7.24
- [Voucher System for Emergency Assistance](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/voucher-system-for-emergency-assistance/): Inter-Church Ministries Programs — VSEA Voucher System for Emergency Assistance (VSEA) Congregation and agency staff are approached by people asking for groceries, gasoline, and other urgent needs.  With daily living costs increasing, families are finding themselves financially unable to meet their needs. Congregation and agency leaders are faced with a challenge:  to be good stewards of God’s gifts, yet be compassionate and caring for all God’s children. In 1994, Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County developed the Voucher System, for Emergency Assistance.  It than aided pastors and congregations in their ministry to families with emergency needs. Now, with the addition of […]
- [Laura Wilkinson Memorial Fund](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/laura-wilkinson-memorial-fund/): Laura Wilkinson Memorial Fund In late 1989, a child tragically died and her family was faced with not only tremendous grief, but also the burden of funeral expenses. The Erie community, however, came to the family’s aid and the legacy of the Laura Wilkinson Memorial Fund was established. The generosity was such that, after the expenses for the Wilkinson funeral were paid, a substantial balance remained. Inter-Church Ministries was designated as the trustee and administrator of the fund which continues to assist families after the death of a child. The Laura Wilkinson Memorial Fund provides funds for funeral expenses of […]
- [Voucher System for Emergency Assistance (VSEA)](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/voucher-system-for-emergency-assistance-vsea/): Inter-Church Ministries Programs — VSEA+Wilkinson+Coats Voucher System for Emergency Assistance (VSEA) Daily, pastors and church staff are approached by people asking for money for groceries, gasoline, lodging and other urgent needs of the poor, homeless and disenfranchised.  With area businesses closing monthly and with daily living costs increasing, more and mroe families are finding themselves financially unable to meet their needs. Congregations are faced with a challenge:  to be good stewards of God’s gifts, but yet be compassionate and caring for God’s children. In 1994, Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County developed the Voucher System for Emergency Assistance.  It aids pastors and […]
- [Copyrighted Photo's](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/copyrighted-photos/): Prohibited Uses Remove any notice of copyright, trade-mark or other proprietary right from any place where it is on or embedded in the Content Use the Content for editorial purposes without including the following credit adjacent to the Content…. “©iStockphoto.com/Artist’s Member Name We credit the respective artists’ names as follows: About ICM – Stack of Rocks Balancing on Lake Erie Shore –“©iStockphoto.com/Sharon Dominick”  Vision and Mission – Compass – “©iStockphoto.com/tobias machhaus” Our Programs – Mature Wheat Harvest – “©iStockphoto.com/James Pauls” Coats for Kids – Bundled Up Fun – “©iStockphoto.com/Kim Gunkel” Volunteers – Hands In – “©iStockphoto.com/urbancow” Directory of Congregations – […]
- [Disclaimer](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/disclaimer/):   Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County Disclaimer Agreement The Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County Web Site (the “Site”) is an online information service provided by Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County (“Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County “), subject to your compliance with the terms and conditions set forth below. PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING OR USING THE SITE. BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SITE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOU MAY NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SITE. Inter-Church […]
- [Coats for Kids](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/coats-for-kids/): Inter-Church Ministries Programs —Coats for Kids Since 1989, Inter-Church Ministries has been a sponsor of the “Coats for Kids” program.  Tens of thousands of coats boots and other winter related items have been collected over the years by our churches and throughout the community and distributed to countless children and their families in the Erie community. In 2022, this program is being expanded throughout the county in collaboration with individual schools and school districts. Thanking you in advance for your help with this “Coats for Kids” project!  For more information, contact ICM at (814) 454-2411 or email at icm@icmeriecounty.org
- [Winter 2012 Newsletter](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/news-and-events/news/winter-2012-newsletter/)
- [Past Events](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/news-and-events/past-events/): 2013 ICM’s 2013 Series Part II — Dialogues at the Grass Root : Conversations on Ecumenical Understanding February 15, 2013 8 am – Venue: Gannon University’s Nash Library, W. 7th and Sassafras, Erie Guest Speaker: Rev. Andrew M. Edwards Topic #2: “Pastoral Identity and Growth through Reading and Study” Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County is sponsoring a series of monthly dialogues to discover elements of ecumenical development in the local Erie area since Vatican II (1962).  These grassroot conversations, though considering the past, will prompt current reflection about the future of ministry in Erie.  The dialogues, on the third Friday […]
- [Other needs and general assistance](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/other-needs-and-general-assistance/)
- [Other - see description](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/other-see-description/)
- [Low-income housing, shelters, and homeless services](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/low-income-housing-shelters-and-homeless-services/): Individuals are required to contact 814-SHELTER (814-743-5837)
- [Fall 2012 Newsletter](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/news-and-events/news/fall-2012-newsletter/)
- [Summer 2012 Newsletter ](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/news-and-events/news/summer-2012-newsletter/)
- [Spring 2012 Newsletter](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/news-and-events/news/spring-2012-newsletter/)
- [Winter 2011 Newsletter ](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/news-and-events/news/winter-2011-newsletter/)
- [Fall 2011 Newsletter](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/news-and-events/news/fall-2011-newsletter/)
- [Summer 2011 Newsletter](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/news-and-events/news/summer-2011-newsletter/)
- [Local Social Service Programs](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/food-bags-and-meal-programs-services/): Information will be updated as information is provided
- [Clothing (free or low cost) services.](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/clothing-free-or-low-cost-services/): Resource Description American Red Cross Corry Chapter 134 East main Street Corry, PA 16407 Phone: 814-663-2394 Fax: 814-644-3073 General Service Description: Service to military families, disaster aid, blood services, First Aid courses, transportation to medical appointments, service to veterans, AIDS education Who is eligible? Aanyone in need within their territory Program Hrs: Office Hours: 9 AM – Noon, 1-4 PM American Red Cross Greater Erie County Chapter 4961 Pittsburgh Avenue Erie, PA 16509 Phone: 814-833-0942 Fax: 814-833-3764 General Service Description: Immediate food, shelter, clohing, and counseling to victims of disasters, services to military families Who is eligible? Any person living in Erie County affected by an emergency […]
- [Terms of Use](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/terms-of-use/): Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County Web Site Agreement The https://icmeriecounty.com/ Web Site (the “Site”) is an online information service provided by Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County (“https://icmeriecounty.com/ “), subject to your compliance with the terms and conditions set forth below. PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING OR USING THE SITE. BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SITE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOU MAY NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SITE. https://icmeriecounty.com/ MAY MODIFY THIS AGREEMENT AT ANY TIME, AND […]
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/privacy-policy/): This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which  Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the https://icmeriecounty.com website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by  Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County. Personal identification information We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, subscribe to the newsletter, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available […]
- [News](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/news-and-events/news/): Inter-Church Ministries Newsletters Copies of our newsletter are available here.  Click on the link to open each issue, you will be able to view the letters here or download them to your computer and read them off-line. 2021 2021 Summer Newsletter 2020 Year of transition and pandemic:  No newsletters.  However, God is with us through it all. 2019 2019 Fall Newsletter 2019 Spring Newsletter 2019 Winter Newsletter 2018 2018 Winter ICM Newsletter 2018 Spring Newsletter 2018 Summer Newsletter Fall 2018 Newsletter 2017 2017 Fall Newsletter 2017 Spring Newsletter 2017 Winter Newsletter 2016 2016 Fall Newsletter Summer 2016 Newsletter; Mock OpEd […]
- [News and Events](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/news-and-events/): Meet ICM at the National Night Out celebration of Our West Bayfront, August 2, 2022, 5 – 8 pm in Gridley Park, Liberty at West Sixth Streets. Please remember Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County on Erie Gives Day, August 9, 8 am – 8 pm.  Your support is needed to continue the services we provide.  Go to www.ErieGives.org.
- [Volunteer](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/donate/volunteer/): Volunteers Thinking of becoming a volunteer?   There are numerous ways to make a difference: 1)  Office volunteers for clerical/computer data-entry assistance (half day each week on a regular basis) 2)  Volunteers for Continuing Educational and Special Events (planning and day-of-event logistics) 3)  Volunteers for Production of Quarterly “Together” Newsletter (Spring/Summer/Fall/Winter Editions) 4)  Volunteers for future ICM Council Members or Professional Consultants      
- [Donate](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/donate/): ICM is a non-profit organization which offers the Voucher for Emergency Assistance Program for our community. We administer this service with collaboration with many social service agencies in Erie County as we try to meet the needs of the least amongst us.  We also provide community programming in the form of education and advocacy for social injustice issues.  We welcome your participation in ICM and its mission through financial support, volunteerism, feedback and your prayers. As Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County is a 501(c)(3) religious organization organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes, all contributions are tax deductible as allowed by […]
- [Mission, Vision & Values Statements](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/about-icm-erie/vision-mission-statements/): MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of Inter-Church-Ministries of Erie County is to foster and broaden collaboration within the religious community, Charitable organizations, and service providers to better serve the needs of marginalized individuals in the Erie community through advocacy, financial, and educational means. VISION STATEMENT The Vision of Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County is to: Witness to Christ through unity among Christian churches, Encourage interfaith cooperation, Share resources with those in need, and to Do nothing separately that can be done better together.  (ADOPTED FEBRUARY 19, 2004) CORE VALUES STATEMENT In the spirit of Micah, “This is what God asks of […]
- [Our Leadership](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/about-icm-erie/our-leadership/): Officers and Council Members 2024 Executive Committee President Catherine Martin Vice-President Dr. Michael DeSanctis     Secretary Rev. Dave Edmunds Treasurer Chris Butler Immediate Past President Bryan Timm Operations Manager Carol Davis Board Members Class of 2025 Coming Soon Class of 2024                      Dr. Michael DeSanctis Kristin Headley Grifton Pou Jenn Stewart Class of 2023                      Rev. Dr. Charles Mock Dennis Pistone Bryan Timm Class of 2022                      Rev. Dave Edmunds Dr. Zachary Irwin Dr. Aaron Kerr Rev. Floyd McClure Consultants                        Thomas Tupitza, Esq. Kathy Leemhuis  CWU repr.
- [About ICM Erie](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/about-icm-erie/): A network of christian churches working together with inter-faith and community partners for the greater good of the people of Erie County and beyond. In Worship Throughout the years ICM has brought the rich diversity of varying Christian traditions together in praise and celebration through ecumenical worship. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 18 – January 25) is celebrated each year, focusing on the peace and unity of the Body of Christ.  In Study ICM sponsors and supports a variety of Biblical and theological studies, including the School of Religion, interfaith dialogue, and round table discussions. These events will […]
- [ICM Calendar](https://www.icmeriecounty.org/calendar/): Erie-County Crop Hunger walk is September 24,2023. Come walk with Inter-Church Ministries in supporting our community to End Hunger! If you are unable to join us that day , Inter- Church Ministries has set up a donation at WWW. cropwalk.org. Erie Pa. We hope to see those who enjoy the walking there. Water and snacks will be provided by Inter-Church Ministries. Registration is at 1PM at Presque -Isle Beach #1. The walk begins at 2p.m..  Look for the blue balloons in the parking lot. See you then.

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