We have received word of the death of Mrs. Donna G. Martinez, surviving spouse of The Rev. Ramon Martinez, retired elder, who died in 2013. Rev. Martinez served the following Eastern PA Conference churches prior to his retirement: Chester: Community …
A Wesleyan take on personal finance
Jesus talked a lot about money. So did John Wesley, Methodism’s founder. Now there’s a money-management program meant to reflect Wesleyan Christian values, one that draws on the expertise of a diverse group of United Methodists. It’s called Saving Grace, and advocates …
Funding for bishops improves but still shaky
The fund that supports The United Methodist Church’s bishops is no longer in immediate danger of going into the red. However, United Methodist financial leaders still warn of possible perils ahead for the Episcopal Fund — especially with a potential …
Church to host needed Red Cross blood drive
Mount Pocono UMC will host a Red Cross blood drive in its Social Hall on Friday, August 27, at 11-4 PM. “We scheduled the blood drive because many of the regularly scheduled blood drives were canceled due to Covid,” says …
Church pre-school needs help laying floor tiles
Anybody up for a little home improvement mission project at a church? El Mesias UMC, at 3200 N Front St, in Philadelphia’s Kensington community, needs volunteer help to lay adhesive floor tiles in its child development center on any Saturday …
‘Fearless’ artist launches debut gospel album at 74
Retired from working for decades with children with disabilities and their families, Dorcas Muranda now is focused on sharing her musical gifts. She recently launched her debut gospel album, “Dombo ndiJesu” (“Jesus Is the Rock”), at age 74. Muranda, a …
Phila. pastor hired to lead Urban Ministries
Terry Bridges, lay-supply pastor of Midtown Parish UMC in Philadelphia, will become the Eastern PA Conference’s new part-time Coordinator of Urban Ministries Sept. 1. Having served as a minister in Philadelphia Baptist churches for nearly 20 years, Bridges began assisting …
Rev. Herbert W. Phillips
We have received word that the Rev. Herbert W. Phillips, retired local pastor, died on August 19, 2021.Rev. Phillips served Trevose UMC from 2008 to 2014. After retirement, he served at Fairless Hills: Christ UMC and Lahaska UMC. Expressions of sympathy …
Church keeps resilient backpack ministry going
Wesley UMC in Bethlehem is at it again. The church will hold its ninth “We Got Your Back” school backpack giveaway event this Saturday, August 21, at 8 AM to 12 noon. They will give away backpacks filled with school …
2 churches partner for prayer & praise rally, Oct. 9
Since 2017, New Life UMC and Berwyn UMC have partnered to co-host an annual outdoor Prayer and Praise Rally for Peace in Upper Darby. They will do it again on Saturday, Oct. 9, at 10 AM, in front of Philadelphia’s …