A time for third-mile giving

By Bishop Peggy A. Johnson Many have heard of second-mile giving.  That is the kind of giving that happens when people stretch and give beyond their means or beyond what is expected (which is their “first-mile” gift).  But what about …

Trailblazers

As we celebrate Black History Month it should be noted that trailblazers were a significant part of the Civil Rights movement in this country. Had there not been courageous people who took a stand and moved forward…

Death Notice: Mrs. Edythe Bryant

We have been informed that Mrs. Edythe Bryant, surviving spouse of The Rev. Wallace Bryant Jr., died on October 6, 2019. Rev. Bryant was a Full Member of The Eastern PA Conference, who served the following churches: Chester: Siloam Philadelphia: Berry-Long Memorial Darby: …

Black UM leaders explore various GC2020 proposals

By John W. Coleman More than 600 African American United Methodists from around the Northeastern Jurisdiction convened Jan. 11 in Philadelphia to learn about controversial changes being proposed to the denomination’s 2020 legislative General Conference (GC2020). Now, more such events …

PA bishops support LGBT civil rights act

Bishop Jeremiah Park, leader of the Susquehanna Conference, will join other speakers calling for civil rights protection for LGBT persons at a news conference in the Pennsylvania State Capitol building on Monday, Feb. 3 at 12 noon. The news conference …