Allentown newspaper The Morning Call recently shared some great news about Wesley UMC in Bethlehem—great for them and for the many people they serve through their Lehigh Valley Outreach Depot. This ambitious church mission enterprise receives, stores and provides free, …
Bishop, UMs lead prayer vigil for detained ‘Berks Madres’
Bishop Peggy Johnson shared a message of hope and solidarity for Latina immigrant detainees at the Berks County Residential Center Sunday, March 12, surrounded by about 90 people who gathered to worship and witness for justice and mercy. The hour-long, …
UM Night at the 76ers, March 17
Come watch the 76ers together on our special UM Night at the Wells Fargo Center, Friday March 17. Enjoy a bonus gospel concert too! Church groups, buy your tickets by Feb. 24. Flyer.
Prayer is more than talking
When we think of prayer, we often think about talking to God. With our words, we give God our adoration, our confessions, our expressions of thanksgiving, as well as making our supplications known to God. Yet, God knows the words …
‘Hearts on Fire’ gathering to promote justice, social holiness
Faithful Christians from around the Eastern PA Conference, whether committed to or just concerned about biblical and Wesleyan values of peace with justice, are invited to gather on Saturday, May 13, at Holy Cross UMC in Reading, Pa. There they …
Advocacy groups urge justice, mercy for immigrants at risk
A Call to Justice and Mercy in Response to Anti-Immigrant Federal Policies Nine social justice advocacy groups in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference together have issued a formal statement expressing urgent concern over recent law enforcement actions that threaten the peace …
Bishop to lead prayer vigil for detained ‘Berks Madres’ March 12
Bishop Peggy Johnson will speak at a prayer vigil outside the Berks County Residential Center (1040 Berks Road, Leesport PA) on Sunday, March 12, at 3:30 PM, and some members of the Eastern PA Conference are expected to join her …
Lent: A season of joyful sacrifice
Ash Wednesday is the first day of the holy season of Lent, when we commemorate Jesus’ 40 days of preparatory self-denial, including sacrificial fasting, in the wilderness. Many Christians will celebrate today in worship that includes the imposition of ashes …
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