The Eastern PA Conference’s annual Faith-Sharing Seminar, Nov. 14, was presented like a well-designed, well-packed suitcase, ready for travel to unknown but potentially exciting locales. Perhaps rarely has so much knowledge-sharing insight from an acknowledged thought-leader been so neatly packed …
Fall 2020 LUMINA Newsletter
Fall 2020 Newsletter
Conference offers full calendar of learning events, and finally, a celebration
After the COVID-19 pandemic led to a mostly quiet summer with few events, the Eastern PA Conference calendar recovered and has bustled since September, creating an online university of sorts on Zoom. With a full curriculum of leadership courses, the …
Implicit Bias: What We Don’t Think We Think
We know many of you have downloaded and used the Implicit Bias Workbook. This popular resource is now available as a free, on-demand online course designed for you to take at your own pace. By taking an intentional look at …
Learn about Multi-Site/Satellite Model for churches
‘We’re stronger together’ The Eastern PA Conference Congregational Development Team will welcome the Rev. Mike Slaughter, pastor emeritus and global church ambassador for Ginghamsburg Church in Tipp City, Ohio, to discuss “The Multi-Site/Satellite Model for Churches” on Thursday, Jan. 21, …
Bible Study: “Advent Dreams”
A video-based bible study curriculum developed by DS Steve Morton back in 2015 explores the unique and instructive dream sequence in Matthew 1 & 2. A perfect four-lesson study for the season of Advent, using video presentation, small group Q-and-A, …
Watch UMC global World AIDS Day service, Dec. 1
Rev. William Brawner, of the Eastern PA Conference, will share his testimony as a person living with HIV during a global online UM worship service on World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, 2 PM.
True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight for Equality
True Justice: A powerful film in which Bryan Stevenson shows how we will need to deal with our past in order to ensure we can provide equal justice for all in the present. A tremendous resource for education and group discussion. Click …
Leadership and Service Interest Form
The Eastern PA Conference Committee on Leadership and Service Interest Form as part of its process for identifying capable, gifted persons to lead and serve in various important areas of conference-wide ministry. Responses will help the committee recommend future members and leaders …
Tributes fondly remember William B. McClain
Professor, preacher, civil rights advocate Heartfelt tributes and regrets are multiplying in response to the passing Wednesday, Nov. 18, of a venerable, much-loved United Methodist preacher and professor, the Rev. William B. “Bobby” McClain. Dr. McClain was a Professor Emeritus …