Three congregations joined in a global Eucharist celebration on World Communion Sunday, Oct. 3. Montgomery Square UMC in North Wales hosted the ceremony, joined by Chalfont UMC and Christ Korean Church. The Rev. Vicky Allen is the pastor of both …
Conversations address going separate ways
Facing a proposed denominational separation, many United Methodists expect big decisions ahead about where they will make their church home. The proposed split comes after decades of intensifying debate over LGBTQ inclusion. Now the question before many: Do they want …
New book club selection Plantation Jesus to deepen talks about race and faith
The Eastern PA Conference’s Congregational Development Team (CDT) and Commission on Religion & Race (CORR) will collaborate again in October on a second conference-wide book study that focuses on racism in America. The weekly study, via Zoom, will gather readers …
Seminar to focus on domestic violence in marginalized communities, Oct. 15-16
Register online now! Also see: Help for domestic violence victims in marginalized communities October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month * A Proclamation on National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, 2021 The Eastern PA Conference will explore in a …
Bishop John Schol
Bishop John R. Schol became episcopal leader of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference September 1, 2021. He leads both Eastern PA and the Greater New Jersey Conference, which he has led since 2012. Bishop Schol has a heart for Eastern PA, …
Remembering Native American victims of US schools
UMC leaders decry U.S. abusive “Indian boarding schools” and church involvement, calling for remembrance of victims and survivors. Recent media reports, a public education campaign, and the announcement of an investigation by the U.S. Department of the Interior have cast …
Honoring Victims and Co-victims of Violence: An Urban Mini-Summit (Event Recording – 9/25/2021)
Honoring Victims and Co-victims of Violence: An Urban Mini-Summit September 25, 2021 View the recording.
Bivocational & Small Church Network Meetings (Event Recordings, Every Other Month)
Bivocational & Small Church Network – September 14, 2021. View the recording. Bivocational & Small Church Network – July 13, 2021. View the recording.
“Churches Emerging from the Pandemic” (Event Recording)
Webinar with Mike Bonem – September 18, 2021 View the recording. Mike Bonem’s website: https://mikebonem.com/
Pocono Plateau director to resign after 19 years
The Rev. Ron Schane, Director of Eastern PA Conference’s Pocono Plateau Camp & Retreat Center since 2002, has made the “prayerful decision” to resign, effective the end 2021. The conference Camping Board received that news at its meeting Sept. 25. “Ron’s faithful leadership of the Plateau has brought …