Church near Pennsylvania Capitol becomes peace hub hoping to protect democracy in divisive election

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Grace United Methodist Church is located just steps from the Pennsylvania State Capitol. Between the two buildings, the church recently installed a pole. It reads: “May Peace Prevail on Earth.”

The timing and location of the “Peace Pole” were both intentional and symbolic.

It was done to commemorate the International Day of Peace last month. But also, “in recognition of the political climate that we’re in,” said the Rev. Anna Layman Knox, the church’s pastor. Read more here.