Review this unflinching, hour-long “Service of Lament, Repentance, Communion and Commitment” recorded June 24, that puts The United Methodist Church on record as committed to a renewed push against racism.
Virtual Urban Summit, Part 2: Going to Green
Urban churches returning to gathered worship healthy and prepared. Tuesday, June 30, 6:30 PM. Join us! Register in advance for this meeting.
Volunteers help Gilberton recover from flooding, but more aid is needed
Responding to major flood damage in the Schuylkill County borough of Gilberton, Eastern PA Conference Bishop Peggy Johnson and more than 30 other volunteers came to help Saturday morning, June 20. They met at Gilberton UMC and then moved among …
Communicating cross-culturally to help create real change
For church leaders to effectively communicate beyond their congregation and culture — that is, to reach a broader, dissimilar audience — they should try to forge a true, interpersonal connection…
Denominational Town Hall, July 1
UMC Bishops and social justice agencies invite all to a Town Hall at www.UMC.org/EndRacism July 1, at 1 PM. We’ll explore the true (and sometimes suppressed!) history of our nation and church.
Racial groups speak out against racist oppression, violence
Three racial groups in the Eastern PA Conference have released anti-racism advocacy statements calling for an end to systemic oppression and violence against Black U.S. citizens, especially by police officers. The statements—by Philadelphia Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR), the Latino Commission and the Whites …
CCYM walks by faith to plan August rally
The Conference Council on Youth Ministry (CCYM) is working via Zoom to plan its second “Camping at the Crossroads” Youth Rally August 21- 22, at Covenant UMC of Moore Township. Part festival, part tent rally, part retreat…
Conference disaster response volunteers sought for flooded town
Eastern PA Conference Disaster Recovery Coordinator Bob Simcox is trying to assemble Early Response Teams to help residents of Gilberton rebound from last week’s catastrophic flooding. The high waters just began receding two days ago, making recovery efforts possible. Historic Gilberton UMC was spared mostly, but …
Latino Commission Letter to BMCR Familia en Cristo
The Latino Commission’s June 17 letter laments “the tragic and senseless murders” of the most recent victims of racial violence against Black citizens. Their letter names “our brothers George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, our sister Breonna Taylor, and Rayshard Brooks,” citing “the reality …
United Methodists Set to Unveil “Dismantling Racism” Initiative
United Methodist CommunicationsOffice of Public Information FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 16, 2020 United Methodists Set to Unveil “Dismantling Racism” Initiative Nashville, Tennessee: United Methodist Church leaders will launch a plan of action to galvanize church members and others to actively stand …