I AM Who I Say I AM Waging War challenges the world’s distortion of Jesus’ identity by using the Gospel of John to affirm that Jesus still is who he proclaims to be not only in the scriptures but in …
Connectional Table: Linking ministry to mission
When Mei-Ling Blackstone, a 16 year-old junior at Emmaus High School, led devotions as a guest at the Connectional Table (CT) meeting at First UMC Phoenixville, on Oct. 17, she led her listeners back to their roots through the art …
Conference launches #BlackChurchesMatter funding appeal
Leaders and friends of African American United Methodist churches in the Eastern PA Conference, including Bishop Peggy Johnson and members of her Cabinet, met at the Conference Office Thursday, Nov. 19, to endorse the recent launch of an online fundraising …
Bishop’s report prepares districts for 2016
While some churches celebrated Pastors Appreciation Month in October, Bishop Peggy Johnson was celebrating “Districts Appreciation Month” during her annual, day and night visits to all six districts of the Eastern PA Conference. Meeting with clergy and laity separately, she …
Abundant Matters
“For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for your welfare and not harm, to give you a future with hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11 NRSV Thanksgiving is the only holiday on which it is …
Important information about Internal Revenue reporting for health care
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires health insurers to report certain information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to help ensure that Americans have minimum essential health care coverage. You may have heard this called the individual mandate. Because we …
UMC leaders respond to recent terrorist attacks
Leaders in The United Methodist Church and other denominations, while expressing their shock over the Nov. 13 terrorist attacks in Paris and solidarity with the French people, nevertheless caution against condemning all Muslims or calling for a dangerous escalation of …
Clergy, register now for Mid-Winter Retreat
The 2016 Midwinter Retreat for all clergy (elders, deacons and local pastors) and their spouses is set for Jan. 12-14, 2016, at the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, 2400 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster, PA. Chaplain and Brigadier General Charles R. …
PA bishops gather for $1 million Imagine No Malaria pledge
Thanks to the efforts of United Methodists in Pennsylvania and across the connection, the church has reached 90 percent of its goal of $75 million to combat suffering and death from malaria. The three UMC bishops from across the state …
Pastor’s healing from abuse inspires ministry and a meeting with the Pope
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” –The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Civil Rights Leader Though only 56, United Methodist pastor Myra Maxwell of West Philadelphia can sum up her life’s journey …
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