A major chronicler of Methodist history, Kenneth Rowe was an author, professor, librarian, archivist and bibliographer committed to telling the church whole story. Read More
The Rev. Kenneth Rowe
We have received word that the Rev. Kenneth Rowe, Retired Elder, died on October 8, 2021. After serving Gethsemane UMC for three years, Rowe continued his ministry as Methodist Librarian at the United Methodist Archives and History Center on the …
Church needs aid to stop rodent invasion in preschool yard
Bright Future Academy, a small but active and essential child development center located at El Mesias United Methodist Church in North Philadelphia’s Kensington community, is described as a blessing to both the church and its mostly Hispanic community. But it …
UMC leaders share important information for churches sponsoring Scout troops
United Methodist churches that have sponsored Boy Scout troops can expect to receive a “disclosure statement package” from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) regarding its pending bankruptcy proceeding in the near future. The mailing seeks to summarize for chartered organizations how the …
Honoring Native American Boarding School Children (Event Recording)
Honoring Native American Boarding School Children October 6, 2021 Presented by EPA Committee on Native American Ministries (CONAM). View the recording.
Bishop’s spouse transitions to be trans woman
Because she wants to be a witness to others on a similar journey, the Rev. Mary Johnson is beginning to share the story of her transition from the Rev. Michael Johnson and her choice to live fully as the person she said God created her to be. She is the spouse of retired Bishop Peggy Johnson…
Help for domestic violence victims in marginalized communities
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) works both on state and local levels to ensure people in underserved communities who experience domestic violence get the resources they need. They provide legislative advocacy, training and resources to help local domestic …
BOTH/AND: To Be Continued, Oct. 11
Don’t miss this much-needed follow-up event Oct.11, at 10 AM to 11:30 AM. A message from Jason Moore: After over 18 months of doing our best to live into BOTH/AND, many churches are feeling a mixture of exhilaration and exhaustion when …
Laity Sunday 2021: Rise Up! And Revive God’s Gift
Laity Sunday celebrates the ministry of all Christians to love God and neighbor. On Laity Sunday (this year, October 17, 2021), we lift up the vocation of all to follow the way of Jesus and lead others to him – …
Community choral concert to benefit immigration ministry
Saturday, Oct. 16, at 3 PM Good food, music, fellowship and a good cause will be on the menu at Swarthmore UMC on Saturday, Oct. 16, at 3 PM, when it hosts “Songs of Freedom,” a Community Choral Concert as a fundraiser for Eastern PA’s legal aid ministry …