Connectional Ministries Fund Church giving for the Connectional Ministries Fund (CMF) was $1,326,001 through May 2021. Local church giving to CMF was $108 thousand more than budget and $154 thousand more than May 2020. Expenses through May 2021 were $1,016,255 …
David C. Krause, Sr.
We received notice of the passing of David C. Krause, Sr. on June 9, 2021. David was a retired local pastor who served Cornwells Heights: Cornwells, and Trevose UMC, before retiring in 2019. He is survived by his spouse, Morena, and four …
Radnor UMC gives historic church to AME congregation
By John W. Coleman (Story and photos) (View more photos of this historic occasion in our Flickr photo album Radnor UMC Property Transfer to St. John AMEC) The pews at Radnor UMC in Bryn Mawr were nearly full—a rare sight—and …
Two churches to dedicate new places for new people
After long waits, two churches just 13 miles apart—The Garden Church in Lansdowne and El Buen Samaritano UMC in Gradyville—will hold special services to dedicate their new homes this Sunday, June 13. And they will look forward to using their …
Workshops on Cemetery Care, Parsonage Practices
The Mid-Atlantic UM Foundation will offer two vibrant & informative training sessions for local church leaders on important (and sometimes insufficiently understood) areas of property ownership & management: Cemetery Care and Parsonage Practices— selling or renting. Please enroll appropriate leaders …
Hanke looks back at UM Men tenure
This week, and every week, thousands of United Methodist men will reflect online and out loud on how well they are living out their faith. This ongoing communication with their peers will continue long after Gilbert C. Hanke retires as …
A Message from the DS Evelyn Kent Clark – May 28, 2021
South District, this has been a busy month! In the midst of the disruptions of Covid-19, the confusion about changing protocols, plans for moving back into our church buildings, strategies for improving and updating virtual or hybrid worship, the 236th …
The Excellence Focused East Congratulates our Two Newest Commissioned Elders
Rev. Mark Ignatius Salvacion serving Historic St. George’s UMC(pictured above) Rev. Noe Gabriel Lopez serving First UMC of Germantown(pictured below)
Bishop’s May 6th Presentation on the North District
Many of you have requested the recording from the Bishop’s Presentation on Zoom from the evening of May 6th to the North District, titled: UNITED METHODIST CROSSROADS: DECISION-MAKING AND DIRECTIONS GOING FORWARD Click here to access the recording.
Engaging the Community for Social Transformation
A new monthly webinar series, Engaging the Community for Social Transformation, is set to begin Thursday, June 24, from 11 a.m. to noon CDT. Are you seeking ways your congregation can more fully engage your community and work for justice? Are you …