Also read: Puerto Rican Methodists begin earthquake response By John W. Coleman The recent earthquakes and aftershocks that crippled much of Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory, caused casualties, devastated its power grid, reduced access to electricity and water, and forced …
Black NEJ UMs to discuss GC2020 proposals Jan. 11 in Phila.
By John W. Coleman Black United Methodists from around the Northeastern Jurisdiction (NEJ) will gather in Philadelphia on Saturday, Jan. 11, to learn and dialogue about controversial reorganization plans and proposals headed to the denomination’s pivotal, legislative General Conference 2020, …
Cabinet visits a humble home to celebrate Christ’s birth
Yes, Advent and Christmas are long over. But pardon us for sharing with you one last glimpse of a very special visit by a contingent of wise travelers, royalty of a sort, from the East—the Eastern PA Conference, that is. …
Pen-Del Youth Rally, Jan. 10-12
The 2020 Peninsula-Delaware Conference Youth Rally takes off Jan. 10-12, at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Md., Tickets can be purchased at the arena door for $90 each, for youth and adults. Join 3,500-plus young people and their …
Dismantling Racism – Level II Workshop
Recognizing and Responding to Microaggression The Eastern PA Conference Healing the Wounds of Racism Commission will sponsor in January its first Dismantling Racism II workshop, established by the 2019 Annual Conference as a much-needed, advanced anti-racism training for those members who have …
Mission Central, Inc.
Mission Central is a member of the UMCOR Relief Supply Network. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is a non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating human suffering around the globe. Visit missioncentral.org
Two churches celebrate a new home for their Advent tradition
By John W. Coleman Mid-Town Parish UMC located in North Philadelphia for 183 years is a church at the heart of the city with the city at heart. The small but vibrant congregation continues a remarkable legacy of outreach to …
Why Is Human Relations Day important?
On Jan. 19, across our UMC connection, we come together to help bridge the gap between church and community by participating in the Human Relations Day offering.
Bishop’s Video for the New Year 2020
“Go for the Gold” (Adapted from a video script by Bishop Peggy A. Johnson) Many of us make New Year’s resolutions in January every year. Health clubs and diet plans abound; but often we forget…