We have received notice of the death of Mr. Vernon Hoskins, spouse of Retired Elder, the Rev. Mary E. Hoskins. He passed away on December 9, 2017. A memorial service will be held at Lancaster: Grandview UMC, 888 Pleasure Road, …
UMW Report, 2017 Annual Conference
UMW Report to General Session of 2017 Annual Conference
United Methodist Men Charter Application
There is no secret formula for organizing a successful United Methodist Men’s Unit. First ask your pastor for support. Success is more likely with his or her enthusiastic support. Arrange a time for a meeting, include your pastor and invite …
Advent resources for children and families
Elizabeth Christie, a member of Fritz UMC in Bethlehem and a specialist in ministries for children and families, offers some helpful ideas and recommended resources celebrating Advent in this important area of Christian education and ministry. LECFamily provides meaningful camp …
Conference chooses Aetna for lower 2018 insurance hike
The Eastern PA Conference will switch its health insurance coverage in 2018 from Independence Blue Cross back to Aetna, its carrier just three years ago, after…
Mrs. Dorothy E. Moody
We have received word that Mrs. Dorothy E. Moody, surviving spouse of The Rev. Herman T. Moody Sr., passed away on November 24, 2017. Rev. Moody served the Eastern PA Conference from 1972 to 1994 at the below churches: Philadelphia: …
Mrs. Clara L. Harris
We received word of the death of Mrs. Clara L. Harris, surviving spouse of the Rev. Robert L. Harris. She passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Rev. Harris served these churches: Philadelphia: Frankford Group Ministry: St. Thomas UMC Philadelphia: …
Puerto Rico hurricane relief
A new conference disaster response appeal number (#0345PR) has been established to help our friends, the Methodist Church of Puerto Rico, recover from Hurricane Maria…
Boehm’s Chapel Annual Lessons & Carols
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 …