What, if anything, will you or your church do to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation? Churches celebrate Reformation Day on Oct. 31 or on the Sunday preceding it (Oct. 29 this year). Some clergy and laity may …
Phila. church’s 11-month sanctuary guest goes home with family
“This was a love story,” said the Rev. Robin Hynicka, lead pastor of Arch Street UMC in Philadelphia, celebrating the emancipation of his church’s beloved sanctuary guest after nearly a year in residence there. “It was all about how the …
Rev. Morton W. Caffey
We are informed that the Rev. Morton W. Caffey passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Astrid B. Caffey, and his children, Mrs. Shari Miller and Mr. Jeff Caffey. Expressions of sympathy may be send …
Rev. Donald E. Boyd
The Rev. Donald E. Boyd, 79, of Seltzer, Norwegian Township, passed away September 7, 2017. He spent 53 years in ministerial service, most recently as the pastor of St. John’s United Methodist Church, Tremont, and Joliett First Methodist Church. He …
Friday’s Exploration event to offer insights into ministry careers
You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. —John 15:16 Orientation to …
CoNAM Fellowship Event, November 12
Join CoNAM for an evening of worship, fellowship, and education on Nov. 12, from 4 to 7 PM. CoNAM leaders will lead attendees in a participatory exercise titled “The Loss of Turtle Island.” The provocative experience…
Churches respond to disasters with ‘Joyful Generosity’
Numerous Eastern PA Conference churches and districts have actively responded to recent disasters in the past month—especially hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria—prompted by a call for help from Bishop Peggy Johnson and the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). In addition …
The promise, practice and power of prayer
“Rise Up and Pray!” Do you remember that imperative call of our recent Annual Conference, to lift our heads, hands and hearts in prayer to our almighty, all-loving God? What about Draw the Circle: The 40-Day Prayer Challenge, the Rev. Mark Batterson’s…
Disaster relief update: Donations sent; relief teams needed now
Eastern PA Conference Treasurer James Brown reports that he sent about $135,000 in disaster relief donations from the Eastern PA Conference to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) last week. More than $8 million has been raised through the Advance …
HOPE! Talks: Inspiration for Small Congregations
HOPE! Talks: Inspiration for Small Congregations happens Oct. 21, from 9 AM to 3 PM, at Lighthouse Fellowship UMC. Be inspired as speakers from small congregations doing great ministries share how God is moving and imparting hope… Read more