November 2016 Financial Update

Dear Friends, below for your information is an overview of the EPA financial data for the period through November 2016. Church Giving Report Schedule 1 is the Church Giving Report. This report shows the amount of money that EPA has billed …

2016 – 10 Computer Network and Internet Access Resolution

2016 – 10 Computer Network and Internet Access Resolution – FINAL [PDF] – The 2016 Computer Usage resolution as amended and approved at the 2016 Adjourned Session. Alternate download: 2016-10 Computer Network and Internet Access Policy [.doc] – – This editable version can be used for …

The Rev. Sharon Kaye Paul 

The Rev. Sharon Kaye Paul passed away on Dec. 8, 2016.  She was a Local Pastor who retired in 2015. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 10 AM, at the West Chester UMC, 129 S. …

Be not afraid!

I invite you to picture this scenario: An economy with a huge disparity between rich and poor. Groups of people who fear persecution because of their ethnic identity. A government that is protective about its borders. A leader that is seen…

Hurricane-battered Haiti ready for UMVIM teams in January

After Hurricane Mathew caused devastation in Haiti Oct. 4, the UM Committee on Relief (UMCOR) quickly responded with emergency supplies and other assistance to the Methodist Church in Haiti (L’Eglise Methodiste d’Haiti, or EMH) Meanwhile, UM Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) …

Uniting in the quest to reduce gun violence

In mid-December many houses of worship around the nation will observe a collective, interfaith Sabbath of shalom to protect life. But probably few know about. It’s National Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath Weekend, Dec. 14-18, or specifically Dec. 18 for Christians …