Mrs. Thelma Godshalk

We have been informed that Mrs. Thelma Godshalk, spouse of The Rev. Merritt Godshalk, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018. Rev. Godshalk served the following Eastern PA Conference churches: Richmond Raubsville Delaware Water Gap Portland Lansford Hulmeville: Neshamony Philadelphia: Ebenezer …

Homecoming: A Thanksgiving homily

Home-goings and homecomings. That’s what Thanksgiving is about for many people. Many will travel home or welcome family and friends home this week. The profound gratitude we feel for home and for reuniting with loved ones, are a big part …

Domestiv Violence: The Faith Community Responds

The new Eastern PA Conference Domestic Violence Committee sponsored its first seminar, Domestic Violence: The Faith Community Responds, Nov. 17, 2018, at West Lawn UMC. The Rev. Lydia Mulkey (right), from FaithTrust Institute, keynoted the event and taught one of …

The Rev. Jusuf Salam

Rev. Dr. Jusuf Salam, retired elder, passed away on Saturday, November 10, in Newark, DE. He served the following Eastern PA Conference churches: Drehersville: Salem Lewistown Valley: Calvary Evangelical New Ringgold: Zion Reynolds: Zion’s West Penn: Immanuel Hazleton: Salem Hazleton: …

October 2018 EPA Financial Update

Dear Conference, Below for your information is an overview of the EPA financial data for the period through October 31, 2018. Connectional Ministries Fund Church giving for the Connectional Ministries Fund (CMF) was $2,797,190 through October 2018. Local church giving …

Armed Intruder Incident Preparedness

Safety and security at your organization In the wake of recent violent events, many of you may be looking for information to help make your facilities safer. At Church Mutual, your safety is our concern as well. That’s why we …

Native American Worship Service, Nov. 18

Join the Committee on Native American Ministries (CONAM) for their fall worship, information and fellowship gathering   Sunday, Nov. 18, at 4 PM, at Camp Innabah, 9712 Pughtown Road, Spring City. The Rev Dennis Keen, pastor of Nantmeal UMC, will share …