We have received word that Mr. Efrain Reyes, husband of The Rev. Lori Reyes, Licensed Local Pastor, died on September 22, 2021. She is the Pastor of Philadelphia: Bridesburg UMC. Mr. Reyes is survived by his wife and his children …
Districts pledge matching grants to aid recovery from recent storms
Churches and communities are still struggling to recover from the Hurricane Ida-caused storms that struck our region three weeks ago. Meanwhile, some are responding to the appeal for help by contributing to the Eastern PA Conference’s Disaster Response fundraising efforts. …
Palmer hosts science & religion symposium, Oct. 1-2
Palmer Theological Seminary in St. David’s will host a two-day symposium on science and religion, Oct. 1-2, at 2 to 5 PM. The seminary was selected to participate in the Science for Seminaries project, made possible by the American Association …
Next Urban Summit to focus on victims, ‘co-victims’ of violence, Sept. 25
Honoring Victims and Co-victims* of Violence: An Urban Mini-Summit The Eastern PA Conference Urban Commission will sponsor an Urban Mini-Summit on urban violence on Saturday, Sept. 25, at 10 AM to 12 PM, via Zoom video-conferencing. That date has been the …
Weekly Preaching Forum (Sept. 7 – Nov. 30, 2021)
Weekly Preaching Forum returns in September The popular presentation and discussion session offered to preachers weekly via Zoom will return on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 2 PM. The Rev. Jeff Raffauf, the longtime lead pastor of West Lawn UMC in …
Laity Academy Part 2 happens this weekend
Bishop John Schol will offer a video-recorded greeting to the 2021 Laity Academy, Part 2, which happens this weekend, Oct. 1-2. All five courses will be conducted online via Zoom. “Your being here is a sign of your dedication and …
Hopewell journeys through Exodus buoyed by songs
“Arguably, the last year and a half has been the most challenging time in my life and ministry,” admits Rev. Amy Banka, Lead Pastor of Hopewell United Methodist Church in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. “In the midst of the global pandemic, the …
Leading amid mask and vaccine controversy
How can we be God’s ambassadors in the tension of our division over vaccines and mask-wearing during the pandemic? Read commentary
Eastern PA welcomes Bishop John Schol in hope-filled celebration
The Eastern PA Conference officially welcomed Bishop John Schol as its new episcopal leader Sept. 18 in an august worship service at the UM Church of West Chester. But what climaxed the Saturday morning service was the bishop’s sermon that …
Welcome Service for Bishop John Schol (Event Recording – September 18, 2021)
Welcome Service for Bishop John Schol September 18, 2021 View or download the full event recording: YouTube | Dropbox file View or download just Bishop Schol’s sermon: YouTube | Dropbox file