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 …

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor." Luke 4:18
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 …

Clarita Krall with current and former District Superintendents
‘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 …

"Give Thanks"
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 …

"Turtle island" artwork
Witnesses feel painful ‘Loss of Turtle Island’

[box] View more colorful photos of the experience on our Flickr page (Loss of Turtle Island album). [/box] The Loss of Turtle Island was a poignant historical journey that opened the eyes, ears, minds and hearts of those who experienced …

Plaque: "United Methodist Historic Site No. 539"
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Exchanging gifts is an honored tradition for many Native American peoples. Sherry Wack will exchange the gift of visitation on Sunday, Nov. 19, when she leads her congregation in celebrating Native American Ministries Sunday…