The Eastern PA Conference has published three times the Northeastern Jurisdiction College of Bishops’ recent statement promising to work on dismantling racism, healing the pain of violence and oppression, and becoming effective peacemakers. We have published their historic statement, delivered …
UMC leaders respond to presidential election outcome
As Americans continue to process the outcome of Tuesday’s presidential election in various ways that span a spectrum of emotions, United Methodist Church leaders are reaching out to encourage respect, reconciliation and a forward-looking resolve to seek peace and progress …
Christmas Shoe Box Mission in Montana
Imagine the delight in a child’s eyes as a gaily-wrapped shoebox is opened and its contents appear—brightening the child’s Christmas with carefully chosen toys, books, warm mittens or hats. That’s what will happen this Christmas for children of the Blackfeet …
CoNAM plants peace tree, welcomes Lakota student
The Eastern PA Conference Committee on Native American Ministries planted a ceremonial Tree of Peace and taught tribal social dances, while welcoming guests to a celebrative gathering on Sunday, Nov. 6, at Innabah Camp & Retreat Center. Those guests included …
The saga of Wayne Ghost
By Sherry Wack I have always had an interest in and a heart for Native Americans. I have been supporting Red Cloud School on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota for almost 20 years, so I receive their …
Bishop urges districts to go forth in faith, reach out in love
“Therefore, go!” the theme of General Conference 2016, was also the message Bishop Peggy Johnson offered during her visits to the six Eastern PA Conference districts in October, as she reported on the state of the church. Recalling the apostle …
Seminar plants vision of ‘Church as a Movement’
“Kingdom Building,” and definitely not “Church Building,” was the theme of Hopewell UMC’s 13th annual Planting Seeds for Ministry Growth seminar, Oct. 22. Church visionary Reggie McNeal taught a packed sanctuary that the Kingdom is “life as God intended it,” …
Korean church honors founder in gift to First UMC Lancaster
The Chung Dong Methodist Church of Seoul, South Korea, came to First UMC Lancaster bearing generous gifts in song, sermon and sculpture on Sunday, Oct. 23. Yet, their generosity seemed surpassed only by their gratitude for the gift they received …
For healing and justice, much work is needed!
As we begin Native American Heritage Month it is clear that there is much work needed in this nation of ours with regards to justice and healing with our Native American citizens. Against the backdrop of the Standing Rock stand-off …
LUMINA Celebration & ‘ExtraOrdinary Give’
Come join us for a night of food, fellowship and sharing with others through LUMINA on Friday, Nov. 18, 6–8 PM, at First United Methodist Church, Lancaster…