“Bold and Courageous” women of the Eastern PA Conference will take center stage during various parts of the quadrennial United Methodist Women’s Assembly May 18-20, in Columbus, Ohio. Bishop Peggy Johnson will speak briefly as one of 10 female bishops …
The Rev. Harry B. Irwin III
The Rev. Harry B. Irwin III, 88, of Yarmouthport, Mass., a Retired Elder of the Eastern PA Conference, passed away on May 4, 2018. In his 44 years of pastoral ministry in our conference, he served the following churches: Grove …
Mothers give life, but many also suffer death
As you prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day on May 13, go beyond celebrating just moms who contribute so much of life to their families and congregations. The UMC’s Church and Society board asks you to also remember and respond to the deaths …
The Rev. Betty A. Ford
We are informed that the Rev. Betty A. Ford, 80, of Shamokin, died on May 3, 2018. She was a retired local pastor, who served Shamokin: Emmanuel UMC and Shamokin: Zion UMC, while in active service. In retirement, she served …
Annual Conferences OK 3 of 5 constitutional amendments
The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church has completed canvassing the votes of annual conferences on the five constitutional amendments that were approved by the 2016 General Conference. They announced that three amendments garnered more than the required two-thirds …
What does it mean to live by faith?
To live by faith is to live in a trusting, loving and ever-deepening relationship with God and with every neighbor, in which our own lives are transformed.
John Wesley’s letters to his mom
The founder of the Methodist movement enjoyed a close relationship with his influential mother, Susanna Wesley, throughout his life. He often…
Come enjoy our camps’ open houses
All four of our Camp & Retreat Centers are hosting open houses this month, three of them on Saturday, May 19, So come one, come all!
The Rev. Paul L. Shumate
The Rev. Paul L. Shumate, of Elizabethtown, died on Friday, May 4, 2018. He served the below churches: Goodwill Philadelphia: Roxborough Emmanuel (closed) Elizabethtown: St. Paul’s Thorndale Lampeter Havertown: Ebenezer (closed) Mount Joy: Chiques Rev. Shumate’s Celebration of Life Service …
Bishops to decide ‘Way Forward’ proposal, change leaders
In its historic spring meeting, April 29 to May 4, in Chicago, the UMC’s Council of Bishops is expected to certify five constitutional amendments ratified by annual conferences, elect new council leaders and finalize its recommendations on “A Way Forward” …