The Rev. Monica Guepet, former pastor of West Grove UMC, became Stroudsburg UMC’s first female pastor in the church’s over 230 years of ministry. “I give thanks for all of those who have gone before me in ministry here,” she said. …
More disaster response aid sought for Gilberton
The North District has reached its goal of collecting $5,000 in matching funds to help residents of Gilberton recover from a recent catastrophic flood. “The funds, received directly through the North District, along with the maximum of another $5,000 in …
‘Love one another’…enough to wear a mask
By the Rev. Candy LaBar*
Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others. Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus. –Philippians 2:4-5, NRSV
Conference to provide hand sanitizer, masks to churches
By John W. Coleman Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Eastern PA Conference Disaster Response Ministry has been sharing information about government resources with Bishop Peggy Johnson and her Cabinet since the U.S. outbreak began in March. Now the ministry …
Eastern PA UMC Youth Ministry in Covid-19 and Beyond – Reopening Guidelines
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Intercultural Competency Workshop, August 15
This training is intentionally designed for clergy and congregations serving in a cross-racial/cross-cultural ministry context or wanting to engage the racially and ethnically diverse community…
More readers are reading about race, especially children
By John W. Coleman More and more people—especially White people—are reading about race and racism. Some popular books—like Ibram X. Kendi’s How to Be an Antiracist—are sold out and being back-ordered. More books on the topic are being published and purchased, …
Worried about church finances right now? Join the club.
GBHEM will host its first virtual book club with Bonnie Marden, author of “Church Finances for Missional Leaders: Best Practices for Faithful Stewardship.” Viewers are encouraged to…
ʽService of Lament’ challenges church
Review this unflinching, hour-long “Service of Lament, Repentance, Communion and Commitment” recorded June 24, that puts The United Methodist Church on record as committed to a renewed push against racism.
Virtual Urban Summit, Part 2: Going to Green
Urban churches returning to gathered worship healthy and prepared. Tuesday, June 30, 6:30 PM. Join us! Register in advance for this meeting.