United Methodists celebrate Aldersgate Sunday in May of each year to mark the day that the movement’s founder John Wesley experienced assurance of his salvation. It is a day for individuals to reflect on their own faith journeys and what it …
Ideas for celebrating Pentecost at home
Creatively celebrating Pentecost in the home can be a wonderful addition to your family’s devotional life. Here are some ideas to help get you started.
Way Forward commission ends its work. Bishops’ clarify vote
The following statement of clarification was crafted by the bishops who served on the UMC’s Commission on a Way Forward and approved by the Executive Committee of the Council of Bishops this week: The Council of Bishops (COB) has voted …
Give on Peace with Justice Sunday, May 27
Conference grants available for peace and justice ministries Prepare your church to observe the UMC’s Peace with Justice Sunday May 27, and receive on that day the special offering that supports life-affirming ministries of hope and change. The offering is divided between …
The Rev. George Thomas
The Rev. George E. Thomas, age 100, a Retired Elder, died on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. He retired in 1985, after serving as pastor to the following churches: Malvern UMC Millersville: First UMC Washington Boro UMC Berwyn UMC He also served …
Annual Conference to hear voices of change, welcome, diversity
[box color=”yellow”] The registration deadline for Annual Conference attendees and exhibitors is Friday, May 18. [/box] The 2018 Eastern PA Annual Conference, June 14-16, will fill its stage with diverse sights and sounds, voices and visions, styles of worship and …
Bishop names Taylor-Storm new Cabinet Dean
Bishop Peggy Johnson announces that the new Dean of the Eastern PA Conference Cabinet for 2018-2019 will be the Rev. Dawn Taylor-Storm…
Volunteers in Mission Team Leader training, July 14
Learning to show Christian Love in Action The Eastern PA Conference has a new Disaster Response Leadership Team in place and a training event on the calendar for the first time in a while. Anyone wanting to become a Volunteers …
Error forces revote on failed constitutional amendment
(Adapted from two UM News Services stories) Annual Conference voters around the globe will have to revote on one of two failed constitutional amendments that deal with women’s equality. The revote was announced Thursday after UM Communications learned of a …
WE STILL BELIEVE: Celebrating 50 Years of The United Methodist Church
May 20 is being called a “once in a lifetime” event for United Methodists, offering an opportunity to commemorate the church’s history alongside the celebration of Pentecost. Numerous event-specific resources are available for congregations, including a video created to honor the church’s …