Historic Boehm’s Chapel will host its annual Advent program of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 3 to 4 PM. The candlelit program will recount the story of Christ’s birth through familiar readings from the Bible’s prophets and Gospels. Scripture readings …
#GivingTuesday, a global movement for good
Adapted from an article by Jack Brooks, Executive Director of the Mid-Atlantic UM Foundation On Tuesday, Nov. 28, many generous people, moved by the reason for this season of giving, will participate in #GivingTuesday at https://www.givingtuesday.org/. It is a global …
Turning worship into work-ship through mission
[box] See more photos from the St. John’s Ivyland event on our Flickr page. [/box] Engaging members’ hearts and hands, two mission-minded churches did what might be called work-ship on two Sundays in October. They moved easily from doing heartfelt …
Serving the Methodist Meal: Churches that feed their communities
Story and Photos by John W. Coleman (except for the photo from First UMC Mount Carmel) It is commonly known that Methodists believe in feeding folks. At church meetings, coffee hours, event receptions and other meet-and-greet gatherings, we become virtual …
Living the Reformation
Jesus is known by many names: Emmanuel, Advocate, King of Kings, Rock of Ages, Teacher, Messiah, Good Shepherd, Bright and Morning Star, Bridegroom, Great Physician, the Holy One, the Man of Sorrows, the Living Bread, Son of David, the Carpenter’s …
‘Well done, good and faithful servant…’
Clarita Anderman Krall retires in December after 25 years as an invaluable District Resource Assistant in the Eastern PA Conference, mostly recently for the East District. She was celebrated by a host of loving family, friends and colleagues Nov. 4 …
Church hosts interfaith Thanksgiving Service
An Islamic congregation was represented for the first time when Grove UMC West Chester hosted the Exton-Lionville Ministerium’s annual Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, Nov. 19. Iftekhar Hussain (left, speaking), of the Islamic Society of Chester County, joined eight other worship …
Resources, Partners, and Tips to Help Keep Your House of Worship, Office, or Community Center Safe
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) sent this bulletin at 11/08/2017 10:30 AM EST DHS Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships Hazards can be unpredictable and evolve quickly. In the midst of the chaos, anyone can play an integral role in …
Giving Thanks for Stewardship
Jack Brooks, Executive Director Mid-Atlantic United Methodist Foundation Tel: 800-828-9093 Ext: 1008; Email: jackbrooks.mafoundation@gmail.com Over the past few summers I have tried my best to become a better gardener. I feel drawn to this pastime because my Grandfather was a …
Fritz UMC featured in Lehigh Valley newspaper
Fritz Memorial UMC in in Bethlehem was featured in the Lehigh Valley Morning Call newspaper Nov. 6, as one of the historic architectural marvels on the Bethlehem’s Steeples & Steel tours. The two-hour tours, begun in 2014, explore the lives …