How can we ensure that our politics are shaped by our faith—and not the other way around? What does a nuanced conversation around faith and politics look like? How, in such a contentious political landscape, can our vote reflect our devotion to a God of mercy and justice and love? These are the kinds of questions we’ll explore—with your help—at our upcoming Pennsylvania Virtual Town Hall. If you live in PA (or know someone who does), here’s an opportunity to help shape the conversation or simply listen in for insights and encouragement. Because the town hall is only an hour long, we are soliciting questions and gathering info about your highest priority concerns ahead of time, so that our panelists can prepare to address as many of them as possible. Anyone is welcome to join, but if you’re a PA resident, we encourage you to submit your questions/concerns right away! When:             Monday, October 12, 7:30-8:30pm Eastern Where:            You can attend the town hall via Zoom or join us via Facebook Live broadcast. Rev. Edward Bailey has been the Senior Pastor of Bethel AME Church (Lancaster) since 1993. Carmen Dones is Pastor of Outreach Ministries at Harrisburg Brethren in Christ Church, where she ministers directly to the Latino community. Rev. Lori Person-Baynard is a former pastor of an Anabaptist church in Harrisburg who is currently the Director of Theology & Public Policy for Salvation & Social Justice, a nonprofit that "seeks to liberate public policy theologically by building Black faith-rooted communication strategies, advocacy, and public education campaigns … with a particular focus on racial justice through abolition, restoration, transformation, and coalition." Dr. John Fea is a church historian, Professor of US History at Messiah University (Mechanicsburg), and the author of, among other books, Believe Me: The Evangelical Road to Donald Trump (Eerdmans, 2018) and Was America Founded as a Christian Nation? A Historical Introduction (Westminster John Knox Press, revised in 2016). Dr. Robert Reyes is Professor of Human Development & Family Science at Messiah University (Mechanicsburg). His research centers on Latino families. He is the co-author and editor of numerous books and articles, addressing, among other things, the effects of immigration policies on undocumented youth and on Latino immigrant families. Dr. Ron Sider is Founder and President Emeritus of Christians for Social Action; Distinguished Professor of Theology, Holistic Ministry & Public Policy at Palmer Theological Seminary; and the author of, among many other books, The Scandal of Evangelical Politics: Why Are Christians Missing the Chance to Really Change the World? (Baker Books, 2008). Dr. Sider will be offering a closing reflection. Kristyn Komarnicki, Director of Dialogue & Convening at CSA, will be moderating the discussion.