The Eastern PA Conference’s “Fulfilling Our Covenant” Capital Campaign officially ended in December 2016 and has raised $3.2 million in gifts and pledges so far, surpassing its ambitious $3 million goal. However, the campaign committee is asking churches that have not finished paying on their pledges to do so during this “wind down” period until March 31. Learn More
Our camps—changing seasons and young lives
It is the darkest, coldest season of the year, but that should not stop us from thinking about the months to come when spring will bring new life, warm sunlight and…CAMP! We are so richly blessed with four fantastic outdoor …
Northwest District Lenten Day Apart for Clergy and Pastors – Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Place: Millers Crossroads UMC, 1929 Plumb Creek Rd., Sunbury, PA 17801 Hosted by Millers Crossroads and the Shamokin Area Connection Time: 9 – 11:30 AM Gathering and refreshments: 9:00 – Fresh homemade donuts will be served. *If you are unable to …
Churches unite in prayer for UMC’s future
“Fill your servants with your Holy Spirit. May they seek you for wisdom, knowledge, love, compassion and clarity as they follow your leading.” About 40 congregants repeated that hopeful appeal to God eight times during a special Wednesday night “Concert …
Clergy spouse retreats offer Sabbath and support
“Come, all you who are weary and heavy burdened,” Jesus Christ tenderly invites us, “and I will give you rest.”( Matthew 11:28) Ten Eastern PA Conference clergy spouses heeded a similar invitation in November 2016, when they gathered to enjoy …
Latino youth praise event 1/21, New Birth UMC
FOHS (Full of the Holy Spirit), a mostly Latino youth ministry, invites all youth for a fun-filled, high-energy night of young talent offering praise music and dance in English and Spanish. Learn more.
Honor M.L. King’s legacy, dream this weekend
Sunday, Jan. 15, is the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, which our nation will also celebrate with a holiday on Monday, Jan. 16 this year. What will your church and community do to honor this occasion and its significance …
Districts dig deeper into real talk about race
Four districts will dive deeper into their exploration of racial understanding and race relations in January and February with upcoming dialogues that may lead to more. Clergy and laity from all districts are invited to attend. The Southeast District will …
Celebrate Disability Awareness Sunday
The Eastern PA Conference’s Disability Ministries Committee urges churches to celebrate Disability Awareness Sunday Jan. 22 (or on a more convenient date). The UMC’s Book of Discipline calls for every conference and church to celebrate this special occasion annually to increase response to …
Youth Rally to draw thousands for lessons on love
Nearly 500 Eastern PA Conference youth and adults will help thousands more fill the Ocean City, Md., Convention Center arena this weekend, Jan. 6-8, for the annual Peninsula-Delaware Conference Youth Rally. Safe from frigid temperatures outside, they’ll turn up the …
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