The 2016 General Conference in Portland, Oregon, May 10-20, was a dramatic, sweeping marathon of legislation, celebration and demonstrations, and it was one for the ages. In keeping with the theme “Therefore, Go,” much was accomplished in celebrating and sending …
Conference resolutions propose advocacy and new policies
A new process for episcopal endorsements, revised Safe Sanctuaries and sexual harassment policies, and a new policy for secure usage of church computers and the Internet are among the 21 resolutions the Eastern PA Annual Conference will consider when it …
Remember, Repent, Rejoice! Annual Conference 2016
The 230th Annual Session of the Eastern PA Annual Conference, meeting June 16-18, at the Lancaster Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, will have some special features, including one that will resemble the recent General Conference in Portland, Oregon. With theme …
Commentary: Real hope for the church
In the days after the 2016 General Conference, the Rev. Jeremy Steele writes that he has “a great hope for The United Methodist Church which, I am told, is an odd sentiment to have…” Read more