The United Methodist Church’s General Conference 2016 may resemble a rambunctious roller coaster ride to some, lacking only its speed, but with plenty of emotional ups and down, highs and lows, and legislative twists and turns. The morning worship services–diverse …
SW District hires new DRA
The Eastern PA Conference is happy to announce the hiring of Kristin E. Reifsnyder as the new Southwest District Resource Assistant. Kristin comes to us as a recent graduate with a Communications degree. She will begin her new role on June 1, 2016, …
General Conference plenary actions begin
Plenary sessions of the 2016 General Conference got underway Monday, after a week of mostly legislative committee meetings, major addresses, worship services and several celebrations. While worship and celebrations continue, delegates now have elected new leaders and are casting final …
The Rev. Kenneth L. Beale Sr.
The Rev. Kenneth L. Beale Sr. a retired Elder in the Eastern PA Conference, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. He was 89. Raised in Eden Methodist Church, he served in World War II in the U.S. Army and …
As United Methodists talk of splitting over gay equality, top bishop pleads for unity
Amid talk of a split over LGBT inclusion, Bishop Bruce Ough of the United Methodist Church called for unity on May 17 and addressed conversations from the church’s General Conference in Portland, Ore. that have spilled over into social media. …
The Rev. James A. Landis
We received word of the death of the Rev. James A. Landis, a Retired Associate Member of the Eastern PA Conference, on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. A resident of Horsham Twp. and formerly of Sellersville, PA, he was 86. Condolences …
Proclaiming the gospel at Pentecost
A mid-session report on General Conference 2016 Dear Friends, We are one week into General Conference. And in this timely season of Pentecost we gather to celebrate and advance our ministry, speaking one faith in many languages with sisters and …
April 2016 Financial Update
Dear Friends, below for your information is an overview of the EPA financial data for the period through April 2016. Church Giving Report Schedule 1 is the Church Giving Report. This report shows the amount of money that EPA has billed all of …
General Conference 2016 officially begins
With a drum welcome from indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest, United Methodists gathered at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland on Tuesday, May 10, for their 2016 General Conference. Delegates of the top legislative body of The United Methodist …
The Global Church Gathers for General Conference 2016
Leaders of The United Methodist Church’s top legislative body have come from four continents to meet at the Oregon Convention Center, the largest convention center in the Pacific Northwest, from May 10-20. General Conference is the top policy-making body of The United Methodist Church, …