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Bishops’ task force cites core values for episcopal leadership
The Council of Bishops Task Force on Human Sexuality, Gender and Race has issued a report for members of the Council of Bishops outlining a list of seven core values formulated for council members and the denomination. Task force members …
Church leaders talk about race and racism
Churches and groups are continuing to talk about race and racism in the church and society, grappling with an existential problem that may never be fully solved but nonetheless demands our forthright attention. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday …
The Rev. Myron E. “Mike” Steele
The Rev. Myron E. “Mike” Steele, 83, of White Haven, a longtime pastor of Lattimer UMC, died last Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016. He served the following churches: Tamaqua: First UMC Tamaqua: Salem UMC Freeland: Park UMC Lattimer UMC The 60-year …
Role and Responsibility of the Native American Ministries Representative in the Local Church
Role and Responsibility of the Native American Ministries Representative in the Local Church
The Rev. Robert L. Linthicum
The Rev. Robert L. Linthicum, a Retired Full Elder, reportedly passed away on January 21, 2016. He served the following churches: Wesleyan Methodist in Halifax, Wesleyan Methodist in Willow Grove, Wesleyan Methodist in Jersey City, N.J., Chalfont, and Norwood He retired …
Absence makes the heart grow fonder
“Enjoy life with your dearly loved spouse all the days of your pointless life that God gives you under the sun – all the days of your pointless life! – because that’s your part to play in this life and in your hard work under the sun.” Ecclesiastes 9:9 CEB
The Rev. Robert E. Nicholson
The Rev. Robert Early Nicholson, age 89, a Retired Full Elder, passed away Jan. 22, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Joan Brown Nicholson, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. A Navy veteran and a leader in …
UMC Pensions Board cites sustainability risks in divesting from Israeli firms
Barbara A. Boigegrain, General Secretary of the UMC’s General Board of Pension and Health Benefits, has issued a response to letters of concern and questions she has received from bishops and other church leaders about the board’s recent divestment from several …
Preparedness Information for Winter Storm Jonas
It looks like winter has finally arrived. While winter sports enthusiasts are saying “finally!” many of us are saying “aw shucks!” In either case, personal preparedness is important. This storm may drop between 2 inches and 2 feet of snow …