By John W. Coleman Churches are planning and taking steps to protect themselves from the spread of the potentially deadly coronavirus by revamping their worship and fellowship practices. All persons, especially those who are elderly or have vulnerable medical conditions, …
The Ten Commandments for Coronavirus Prevention in Faith Communities
By: The Rev. Kevin Murriel Several weeks ago, my wife and I were watching the news and witnessed the global panic of COVID-19, better known as Coronavirus. At the time, no known cases had been discovered in the United States. …
Lo que necesita saber sobre la enfermedad del coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
Lo que necesita saber sobre la enfermedad del coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
2020 Blueprint for Wellness
A. Quest Diagnostics Blueprint for Wellness – June 19 & 20, 2020 We encourage all members enrolled in HealthFlex to sign up for a “Blueprint for Wellness” screening provided by Quest Diagnostics during Annual Conference. The Blueprint for Wellness screening …
Conference to address traumatic stress from racism
By John W. Coleman The United Methodist Church’s Eastern PA Conference will offer an unusual workshop to address a timely topic that concerns many people of color in today’s highly charged racial climate: race-based traumatic stress. The conference’s Commission on …
Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Domestic Violence Committee Information Survey
The Eastern PA Conference Domestic Violence Committee wants to determine how we can best help leaders and churches address the serious problem of domestic and intimate-partner violence in their communities. If you or members of your church are involved or …
Preparation and protection against a coronavirus outbreak
[box color=”yellow”]See the UMC article: “Coronavirus: What to know, how to help”[/box] Eastern PA Conference Disaster Response Coordinator Robert Simcox shared with conference leaders this week links to planning information offered by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for …
Dismantling Racism I, March 20-22
Register by March 6 for this potentially life-changing weekend training! Explore and help end the sin of racism, one heart at a time. Required for Pastors and CLMs in ministry. Learn more
Death Notice: Mrs. Mary Walters
Mrs. Mary Walters, surviving spouse of The Rev. Russell E. Walters, died on February 19. Rev. Walters retired as a full member in 1996, and died in 2015. He served the following Eastern PA Conference churches: Orwigsburg: Salem Coaldale Tamaqua: Salem Philadelphia: Grace Allentown: Salem Pocono …
UMCOR turns 80!
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” — Matthew 25:35, NRSV United Methodists will celebrate UMCOR Sunday on March 22, …