By Bishop Peggy A. Johnson The United Methodist Church family is in deep shock and grief at the report of the sudden death today of Bishop John Yambasu, the episcopal leader of the Sierra Leone Annual Conference. He died tragically in …
Camps are quiet but still doing creative ministry with needed support
By John W. Coleman A poignant silence has replaced children’s gleeful laughter and other daily sounds of summer fun at the Eastern PA Conference’s four Camp & Retreat Centers. Yet, they are still helping families celebrate the season in creative …
Register by Aug. 24 for Conference rules change session
Conference members to Annual Conference are required to register by August 24 to vote on August 26, at 6:30 PM, on proposed rule changes for the 2020 Annual Conference. Learn more…
Deaf ministries navigate COVID-19 challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic has meant challenges and opportunities for many religious groups, including United Methodists engaged in Deaf ministries. Several Eastern PA leaders and churches are featured in a new article. Learn more…
What does ‘peace’ mean in the Bible?
The Hebrew word “shalom” is translated as “peace” in the Bible, Yet, it does not mean calm, but rather, the result of right relationships with God, one another and creation. Read story.
‘When Home Hurts’
Conference to explore Domestic Violence and Families By John W. Coleman The Eastern PA Conference’s Domestic Violence Committee will focus on children and families when it presents its third annual Domestic Violence Seminar October 9-10. The two-part, virtual event will …
UMC offers 2 ‘Dismantling Racism’ town halls in August
Two new interactive town hall discussions are planned as part of the UMC’s new “Dismantling Racism: Pressing on to Freedom” initiative on Wednesday, August 19, at 1 PM. The town hall series of webinars on anti-racism explores both old and new approaches to organizing …
Register now for mission volunteers virtual orientation
Due to concerns related to COVID-19, the UM Global Ministries Mission Volunteers program will offer a virtual orientation experience September 3-4…
Latino ministry aided by immigrant rights group
Casa del Pueblo, a ministry of Lehman UMC in Hatboro, received part of a grant won by an immigrant rights organization to help Latino families in dire need of aid due to lost income during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 11-year-old ministry serves families in and around Hatboro and also in Warrington, where it conducts worship and Sunday school at St. Paul UMC, its satellite location…
District Devotional: “Wise Up”
Greetings East District Clay (Clergy & Laity), Below is a District Devotional that can be shared with your leadership or small group ministries. The Devotional is adapted from “Dare2B Wise” by Joe White and Kelli Stuart. “Wise Up” Read Together: “The …