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 …
Too busy to pray? See tips to find more time
Many people wish they could spend more time in prayer but are concerned about squeezing it in to an already crowded calendar. This advice […] will help you move toward a deeper prayer life. Continue Reading on UMC.ORG
Call to Prayer for GC2016 #2
As we continue to look toward General Conference 2016 I call you to prayer for the Pre-General Conference Briefing which will be held January 20-22, 2016 in Portland, Oregon.
New winter shelter opens in surprising location
There is a new place for folks in Lancaster County to escape the cold this winter. This is the first year for the winter shelter at Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church in Elizabethtown. Janice Davis is the co-coordinator for the …
Janes Memorial United Methodist Church in Germantown brings past to present with archives room
GERMANTOWN >> Janes Memorial United Methodist Church contributes to Germantown’s rich history. Once the premiere church for the city’s African-American professional community, the church has evolved into a family centered multigenerational house of worship. There is still high energy at …
Mission of Peace returns Eastern PA youth ‘home’ to China
Mei-Ling Blackstone, 16, of Macungie, Pa., returns this weekend from visiting nearly three weeks in her native land of China, where she joined other youth from around the Northeastern Jurisdiction (NEJ) on a Mission of Peace (MOP). When she shares …