As destruction spreads and casualties mount in Ukraine under the brutal attack by Russia’s military, United Methodists globally are responding to the crisis, including in the Eastern PA Conference. The Philadelphia region is home to the second-largest contingent of Ukrainians …
Otterbein UMC hosts prayer vigil for Ukraine
At Otterbein UMC in Mont Clare, on Saturday, Feb. 26, members hosted a prayer vigil for the crisis in Ukraine. Otterbein suffered severe damage from the floods in September 2021 as a result of Hurricane Ida. After months of repair …
Death Notice: The Rev. David Briddell
We have been informed of the death of The Rev. David Briddell, retired Elder, who died on February 22, 2022. Rev. Briddell’s service record is as follows: National Council of Churches of Christ: Director of Intermedia UMC General Board of …
Bishops urge prayer for peace and safety in Ukraine
Bishop John Schol called on EPAUMC members Friday to pray, “particularly in your worship services this weekend for the people of Ukraine and for peace in the region.” He reported that the UMC’s Council of Bishops discussed in a called …
Smith Lee, Barbara
Barbara Smith Lee to Easton: Green Pond UMC Rev. Barbara S. Lee believes that Christ’s love needs to be embodied in compassionate presence and service in the community. She currently serves as Pastor of Discipleship and Congregational Care at Asbury UMC, …
Impink, Gregory
Gregory Impink to Wayne UMC Greg’s call to ministry developed while doing mission work. He has a BS in Industrial Engineering from Penn State and a MDiv from Palmer Theological Seminary. He coordinated missions at Hempfield UMC and pastored Limeville, …
Gilmore-Clough, Kipp
Kipp Gilmore-Clough to Chestnut Hill Church of Christ UMC Kipp Gilmore-Clough has been an Elder in Full Connection since 2006. He served Cheltenham United Methodist Church from 2003 – 2007, when he enrolled at Temple University to earn his PhD …
Emery, Barbara
Barbara Emery Service Record:2010 Chaplain Paoli Hospital; 2010 Chaplain at Paoli Hospital; 2005 Chaplain, Hospital of University of Pennsylvania; 2000 Glen Moore; 1997 Berwyn; 1996 Media: First; 1992 Bryn Mawr: St. Luke; 1990 Erdenheim: St. Mark; 1989 Belmont Hills: Ashland …
Lincoln-Heinz, Marcia
Marcia Lincoln-Heinz FE: 2016; 2014 Bristol First and Trevose; 2015 Salem, Manheim; 2018 Kensington Old Brick and Fox Chase; 2021 Yardley. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to have served the risen Lord, and I have greatly …
Project Restoration seeks volunteers for disaster recovery work
Robin Bresser, of Christ UMC Lansdale, got his “first taste” of being a mission volunteer when he worked with his father for two years on Habitat for Humanity houses. When his father died, Robin kept going, partly to honor his …