See all resolutions in PDF on our website’s Annual Conference page: 2018 Resolutions By John W. Coleman Members of the 2018 Eastern PA Annual Conference will consider and vote on 27 resolutions submitted and now posted online. They are being printed …
BMCR has a new webpage
Bishop speaks to caucus concerns BY JOHN W. COLEMAN Philadelphia Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) has a new Web presence at www.epaumc.org/bmcr, hosted by the Eastern PA Conference website. The caucus represents interests and concerns of predominantly black Eastern …
Domestic Violence: The Faith Community Responds
A new Domestic Violence Task Force is hoping to help Eastern PA Conference churches address this widespread, lethal problem in the church and in communities through a conference-wide educational and planning event on Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 AM to 2 PM, at …
Mrs. Ruthann W. Gotwols
Mrs. Ruthann W. Gotwols, age 94, the surviving spouse of the Rev. G. Webster Gotwols, died March 14, 2018. Together they served the below Eastern PA Conference churches from 1962 to 1986: Goodwill Columbia: Cookman (closed ) Manayunk: Ebenezer (closed) …
Mr. Russell Welsh
Mr. Russell Welsh, 74, spouse of the Rev. Barbara J. Welsh, died April 13, 2018. Rev. Welsh served as Licensed Local Pastor to Ash Grove UMC and then retired in 2015. After retirement, she served Mount Carmel: First & Ringtown: …
Mrs. Amelia Bemesderfer
Mrs. Amelia Bemesderfer, age 103, died March 28, 2018. She was the surviving spouse of the Rev. James O. Bemesderfer. Together they served the below Eastern PA Conference churches: Birdsboro: Christ Pottstown: Salem Allentown: Trinity (closed) Cleona Lebanon: St. John’s …
Day of Dialogue & Discovery, April 28
Attend the North District’s Day of Dialogue & Discovery Saturday, April 28, 9-12, at Asbury UMC Allentown, to explore in dialogue the “Way Forward” for the UMC. All are invited. Learn more…
First Quarter 2018 EPA Financial Update
Dear Conference, Below for your information is an overview of the EPA financial data for the period through March 31st, 2018. Connectional Ministries Fund Church giving for the Connectional Ministries Fund (CMF) was $805,665 through March 2018. Local church giving …
Camps fill spring calendar with special events
Innabah Camp & Retreat Center Innabah will make the most of our spectacular spring weather this weekend by hosting its annual Spring 5k Trail Run/Walk on Saturday, April 14 at 9 AM. The course includes dirt trails and gravel roads, along …
Reflections on BMCR’s 51st General Meeting
By the Rev. Shayla Johnson
BMCR Philadelphia Coordinator
The 51st General Meeting of National Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR), March 13-17, in Sacramento, Calif., drew a smaller attendance than the 500 who came to the 2017, 50th anniversary meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio. About 162 registered persons attended this year’s meeting, where there was less pomp and circumstance but nonetheless, important matters and decisions to consider, along with celebrative worship and fellowship.
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