Commission on Religion and Race Chairperson: Rev. Alicia Julia-Stanley & Rev. Susan L. Worrell Report submitted by: Rev. Susan L. Worrell Email: rev.s.worrell@gmail.com Phone: (484) 883-7628 Date submitted: 04/14/2020 Recent Events & Activities CR/CC Ministry Support Pilot Program CR/CC Training …
Doing ministry in the midst of coronavirus
Behold, I am doing a new thing;now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?
I will make a way in the wildernessand rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 (ESV). Are you doing a new thing? Is your church making a way…
Online prayer groups seek healing despite social distancing
By John W. Coleman Churches and church groups are busily using online videoconferencing services—especially Zoom—and also free conference call services during these social distancing days for worship, meetings, Bible study classes, and increasingly, for prayer. Now, even larger groups are …
2020 ‘Bridge Walk for Peace’ marches on virtually
Since 2008, the Rev. David W. Brown, a deacon in the Eastern PA Conference, has led a special, early dawn walk across Ben Franklin Bridge in Central Philadelphia to commemorate the tragic day the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was …
UM agencies resourcing pandemic-affected churches
By John W. Coleman In the spirit of connectionalism, United Methodist general agencies continue to try to help local churches connect with members and survive the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Such connection is crucial for continuing worship, financial …
Serving the Community: A Tribute to Pastoral Leadership in Norristown
Church sanctuaries are empty. Christians are quarantined at home. Social distancing and isolation is taking a toll. How can church leaders help combat loneliness among their flocks, families and even themselves? Read more
Remembering Holy Week & Easter Worship
A recording of the April 8 Holy Week worship service led by Bishop Peggy Johnson and her Cabinet is available above, and also on our Facebook page and YouTube Channel. In addition, Bishop Johnson preached two video-recorded sermons for Good …
Advice from an Angel
An Easter Sermon By Bishop Peggy Johnson Philadelphia Episcopal Area: Peninsula-Delaware Conference and Eastern PA Conference April 12, 2020 Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary …
The Other Seven Last Words
A Good Friday Sermon by Bishop Peggy Johnson Philadelphia Episcopal Area: Peninsula-Delaware Conference and Eastern PA Conference April 10, 2020 INTRODUCTION In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The Word …
COVID-19/CARES Act (4/3/2020 Meeting Recording)
If you missed our ZOOM meeting Friday, April 3, you can re-cap it below. Paycheck Protection Program Loan Program PowerPoint Presentation CARES Act – Vanderbloemen PowerPoint Presentation CARES Act FAQ Paycheck Protection Program Flowchart Federal Disaster Relief and Stimulus Package …