“Emboldened by our past and striving to fulfill God’s Purpose for our future” was Mother African Zoar UMC’s theme for its Nov. 9 luncheon banquet to celebrate its 225th anniversary. And indeed, both its past and future were on the …
MissionInsite WEB-CAST
When? Saturday, Dec. 7, 1 – 3 PM. Where? In front of your computer or participate in a group at a church’s webcast location. This webcast of MissionInSite basic instruction will help your church use…
Wespath initiatives address opioid crisis
U.S. Health and Human Services has declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency. Now the UMC’s health and pension benefits agency is working to address the growing epidemic.
Annual Conference 2020 to focus on reaching out and stretching forward
Spanish translation: La Conferencia Anual 2020 se enfocará en alcanzar afuera y extenderse hacia adelante By John W. Coleman “Engaging Communities for Christ” will be the outreaching theme for the 2020 Eastern PA Annual Conference, June 18-20. Returning to the …
Powell to retire as DCM, with Taylor-Storm as successor
Bishop Peggy Johnson announced the retirement of the Rev. Anita Powell as Eastern PA Conference Director of Connectional Ministries (DCM) and the appointment of the Rev. Dawn Taylor-Storm as her successor, effective July 1, 2020. Taylor-Storm is currently Superintendent of the South District …
Observe World AIDS Day 2019 Dec. 1
World AIDS Day is on Sunday, December 1 this year, but for 37 million people around the world, living with HIV and AIDS is an everyday reality. Millions who don’t know their status are at risk of infection or spreading …
Bishops elect officers, deliberate on 2020 concerns
Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey*, who leads the Louisiana Conference, will become president of the UMC’s Council of Bishops in May 2020. Formerly the Council’s secretary and president-designate, she was elected during the bishops’ November meeting. Also elected were: President-Designate: Bishop …
Founder of church’s cancer care ministry honored
Millersville Community Church (UMC) in Lancaster County has a ministry of compassion that is aptly named: Grace Cancer Care Ministry. And its deserving founder was recently recognized by a local TV station. Shelby Foster received the WGAL “8 Who Care …
Change will allow appointed clergy over 65 to get Medicare
By Jo Fielding Director of Eastern PA Conference Pension and Health Benefits Office Over the years the Eastern PA Conference Pension and Health Benefits Office has received numerous requests from clergy, age 65 and older, wishing to buy a Medicare Medigap or …
An Open Letter and Response
Joe DiPaolo, Wesleyan Covenant Association leader in Eastern PA, responds agreeably to Bishop Johnson’s pastoral letter and rejection of clergy trials. But he also appeals for no same-sex weddings before GC2020. Read…