District Days with Bishop Johnson

 

Upcoming District Days: Financial Seminars with Bishop Peggy Johnson
 ***For all clergy and laity***
Dates: February 5, February 12, February 26, March 11, March 18 (schedule below)
CLICK HERE: To download the PowerPoint presentation used at the District Days.
Bishop Johnson, the District Superintendent of record, Peter Dinofia (our conference treasurer), Jo Fielding (our conference pensions and benefits officer) and other conference lay leaders will be presenting the state of the conference report and share plans for improving our financial picture.  We will also worship together and celebrate the many wonderful outreaches and ministries of our churches.  Lay and clergy of all churches are urged to attend one of these events around the conference.  If you are unavailable on the day of the presentation on your district you can attend another district day. 

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Recommend an episcopal candidate by Feb. 1

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CLICK HERE: PRINTABLE VERSION OF LETTER

Click here: Characteristics of an Episcopal Candidate

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ.

As the 2012 Jurisdictional Conference delegation of the Eastern Pennsylvania  Conference begins its work, one of the great responsibilities of the delegation is to identify the individual or individuals who will represent the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference as an Episcopal candidate (candidate for Bishop).  Through a process of discernment and prayer the delegation extends an invitation to you to submit the name of any person you feel led to recommend as a candidate for the episcopacy.

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2012 Church Remittances

In a difficult financial climate, we have seen Churches work hard to meet their financial obligations.  As of January 17, 2012, a total of $18.4 million has been received for all funds for 2011, 89% of the total budget of $20.6 million.  We will provide a 2011 financial update and post the final 2011 figures on our web site by the end of the month.

We saw a 25% increase in giving from local churches for CMF over the last quarter compared to last year. Sixty-six percent (66%) of all EPA churches paid 100% or more for CMF. As of result of Bishop Johnson’s appeal, 48 churches paid more than 100%, and an additional 245 churches paid CMF 100%. We praise God for the support of each other in this connectional ministry.

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Nominate a leader by February 12

Do you feel called to serve or wish to recommend someone else who has a passion for servant leadership on one of our conference boards or agencies?

Nominations for service in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference are being received now through until Feb. 1, 2012.

All persons currently serving in positions now and those who want to serve in the future must submit an online Interest Form (see below) by February 1, 2012, to be considered for positions on boards, commissions and committees for the 2012 – 2016 quadrennium.

The form can also be downloaded and mailed, emailed or faxed to the Nominations Committee on or before February 1, 2012.  This self-nomination process is a way of affirming your recognition of the spiritual gifts you have been given.

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Two years ago: The Haiti Earthquake

 

Pierre Michel repairs a wall outside the Methodist Guest House in Port-au-Prince.  Photo courtesy UMNS. 

Bishop Peggy A. Johnson encourages church to send a mission team to Haiti.

Two years ago today (January 12, 2010) the terrible news came about the devastating earthquake in Haiti.  

Three United Methodist staff from the General Board of Global Ministries were there at the time: Clint Rabb, Sam Dixon and Jim Gulley.  Sadly Clint and Sam died from injuries incurred during the destruction of the earthquake.  Jim Gulley has dedicated much of his ministry to relief work in Haiti ever since.
I am proud to say that the United Methodist Committee on Relief is still working hard in Haiti two years later.  
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The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of The United Methodist Church

Welcome!  The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church is made up of about 465 churches, which serve nearly 125,000 members in 16 counties.   Led by Bishop Peggy A. Johnson, the Conference's mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Today, this mission is the focus of the conference’s 465 churches, congregations which speak to diverse and multi-generational populations in the many cities, towns, and rural areas throughout our area.  The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference and its sister Peninsula/Delaware Conference together compose the Philadelphia Area, with nearly 1,000 churches served by Bishop Peggy Johnson.

If you are a clergy person or member of one of our 465 churches, we invite you to explore this website for resources and information to support you in your effort to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

If you are looking for a welcoming faith family, we invite you to visit a United Methodist Church in your community: www.find-a-church.org.

Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Office: 980 Madison Ave., Norristown, PA 19403; telephone 610-666-9090; fax 610-666-9093.

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