Sunday, Nov. 1, is All Saints Day, “a sometimes-overlooked holy day in United Methodist congregations,” writes by Joe Iovino in an article on UMC.org. “It is not nearly as well known as the day before, All Hallows’ (Saints’) Eve, better …
Historic home of Conference archives gets a makeover
A small book of hymn lyrics handwritten by Methodism’s founder John Wesley in 1780 keeps company with other modest, historic treasures in a protective vault deep in the basement of Philadelphia’s St. George’s UMC. The national landmark is the oldest …
Camp & Retreat Centers are making a difference!
Trail hikes and races, open houses, winter retreats, youth group activity nights, overnight camp excursions, fellowship retreats for senior adults and other groups—while their bustling summer camps may be over, our conference-owned Camp & Retreat Centers are still busy with …
Passing the state budget is a justice issue
By Rev. David W. Brown, Deacon For months now, many of us throughout the state have been watching legislators in Harrisburg as they posture back and forth while negotiating a budget that was due for approval back in June. Now …
A Call to Repentance and Reconciliation
“The Act of Repentance toward Healing Relationships with Indigenous People” asks us to “recognize the harm inflicted by the Church and celebrate the gifts indigenous people bring to the Church.” We cannot build bridges of reconciliation without “listening and learning …
Opportunity to Support a Southeast District Family
Dear Southeast District Laity and Clergy, The District Office received word yesterday about the Bigas Family. We give thanks and praise that the entire family was able to escape the fire, however, we ask that you lift them before our Lord …
Ways United Methodists can take a stand against gun violence
“Prayers of mercy and comfort for those in Roseburg, Oregon.” But is that all we can do? As United Methodist Christians, we mourn with the families of the teachers and students of Umpqua Community College who will never return home. …
Churchgoers join push to rename Columbus Day
Should the second Monday in October celebrate Christopher Columbus? A number of United Methodists, including some in Philadelphia, say no. Church members have joined efforts in Oklahoma and other parts of the U.S. to change the day into one that honors …
An Appeal for Prayers, Donations for South Carolina
Bishop Peggy Johnson asks Eastern PA Conference churches to please offer generous prayers and donations to support our sisters and brothers in South Carolina who are trying to rebound from the recent catastrophic floods that have caused death and destruction …
United Methodists Conduct Prayer Breakfast for State Lawmakers
On Wednesday, September 30, 2015, Twenty-five guests and religious leaders gathered at Grace UMC…
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