The Rev. Dai Morgan, legislative advocate for our three Pennsylvania annual conferences, reports monthly on his activities and key state and federal political issues and actions…
Offering healthy habits to clergy spouses in transition
Over 100 EPA pastors and congregations have celebrated their first Sunday worship in an exciting new journey of faith and discipleship together. So, how can clergy spouses and families navigate their parallel journeys in a healthy way? A new Artos …
Church lecture series explores Muslim culture and faith
That which is, is far off, and deep, very deep; who can find it out? I turned my mind to know and to search out and to seek wisdom and the sum of things… Ecclesiastes 7:24-25a (NRSV) Grove UMC in …
June 2017 EPA Financial Update
Dear Conference, below for your information is an overview of the EPA financial data for the period through June 2017. Connectional Ministries Fund Church giving for the Connectional Ministries Fund (CMF) was $1,550,264 through June 2017. Local church giving to …
The Rev. Albert G. Sauer
The Rev. Albert G. Sauer, a retired elder, reportedly passed away this morning, July 11, 2017. His funeral service will be at Emmanuel UMC, 11 N. Church Street, Brownstown, PA 17508, on either Friday or Saturday, July 14 or 15. …
Churches build up their communities
As welfare reform debates continue, people of faith are making tireless efforts to meet the needs of those less fortunate in their communities, making a far-reaching impact in a way, church leaders say, the government never could.
Local church leaders say providing food, clothing, service projects and the like to the struggling in their communities is simply part of what they are called to do as followers of Christ.
“I think that’s what the Lord would have us to do—demonstrate our love,” said Steve Shirk, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Milton.
“It’s really about building relationships and friendships, and giving our church people a chance to meet our neighbors.”
Why I Dance
Every year I’ve attended Annual Conference, there have been a small but faithful group of people who hold vigil right before the ordination service. Those passing are sometimes confused about why these people are standing outside singing. For as many people who …
United Methodist Night at the Phillies, July 29
United Methodist Night at the Phillies will be on Saturday, July 29. Come enjoy a thrilling game of baseball. Please join us with family and friends for fun and fellowship at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, July 29, at 7:05 …
Health Care in the U.S.
We need healthcare when we are sick or injured. We need health insurance because very few people can pay for the cost of a major illness or surgery out of pocket. When circumstances keep people from having insurance…
Want to view video of our Annual Conference? Now you can!
Recorded video of our June 15-17 Annual Conference is now accessible from our Annual Conference webpage. Or you can go right to our conference YouTube page to see the full 2017 Annual Conference sessions playlist. See, hear and feel it all, from the stirring …
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