The Rev. Maryanne Ditter, Minister of Spiritual Formation Tabor UMC, Woxall, PA Just a few months ago, I was listening to songs on my computer to try and figure out what song my son and I would dance to at …
‘Making all things new’
By the Rev. James Anderman, Lead Pastor, Covenant UMC, Springfield PA So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! 2 Corinthians 5:17 As we begin a new year, …
The Rev. Ralph Stevenson
The Rev. Ralph Stevenson, a retired elder, passed away January 15, 2018. He served under appointment in the Eastern PA Conference (and the former Philadelphia Conference) for more than 40 years, until he retired in 2013. He then continued to …
Please tell us about your Interest in Leadership and Service
Interested in serving as a leader in Conference connectional ministry? Whether you feel called or just curious, your help is needed. Please complete this questionnaire and submit it by Feb. 15.
2017 UMM Annual Meeting presentation
David Marks’ (UMM secretary) presented the following presentation–on the benefits of having UMM groups at local churches–at the 2017 UMM Annual Meeting: UMM Values, Challenges [PDF] UMM Values, Challenges [PPT]
Christmas card outreach to inmates grows
The Eastern PA Conference’s Christmas Cards to Inmates Project scored another record-breaking year in December 2017. Nearly 9,500 Christmas cards were, in the words of a popular song, “signed, sealed, delivered,” mostly to recipients in 11 of our region’s county and state correctional facilities.
Disability Awareness Sunday is Jan. 14
The Eastern PA Conference’s Disability Ministries Committee urges churches to celebrate Disability Awareness Sunday Jan. 14 or on a more convenient date. The UMC’s Book of Discipline calls for every conference and church to celebrate…
Help children learn about Dr. King
We have some great ideas and resources to help your church families and children explore the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during (and after) this weekend’s national observance of his birthday. See the timeless treasures that …
Churches, communities to honor MLK this weekend
A new national record may be set this weekend when more than 150,000 expected volunteers go into action during the 23rd Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend and Day of Service. Many United Methodists are likely to be …
Human Relations Day is Jan. 14
“Happy are people who make peace, because they will be called God’s children.” – Matthew 5:9, CEB Human Relations Day is Jan. 14, a fitting occasion on the day before our nation celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. How will …