By John W. Coleman The Eastern PA Conference United Methodist Men, at their annual meeting on Saturday, Oct. 26, will explore an issue that concerns men as well as women in our society. They will continue a recent conference seminar’s focus on the important …
Church & Society releases revised UM Social Principles
CHICAGO — At its final meeting of the quadrennium, the board of directors of the General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) introduced the Revised Social Principles to entire church. The document is now pending approval of the 2020 General Conference. …
Serving God and others: Honoring our United Methodist vow
United Methodists answer John Wesley’s call to live out their faith by “doing good of every possible sort,” to all the people and in all the places that we can. Learn more…
Bishops offer black church response to UMC controversy
For Immediate ReleaseOctober 21, 2019 The Ebony Bishops of The United Methodists Church (African-American bishops serving in the United States) have called on the denomination to include African-American clergy and laity in the ongoing discussions on the future of the …
Four Stations of the Holy Spirit, Nov. 2
The Eastern PA Conference Congregational Development Team (CDT) will offer its next Four Stations of the Holy Spirit training event on Saturday, Nov. 2, 8:30 AM to 12 noon at Long Memorial UMC in Neffsville…
Innabah’s Fall Classic offers runners happy trails
Story and photos by the Rev. Jim Mundell Camp Innabah’s Fall Classic Run and Walk for the benefit of the camp was held on October 5, 2019. It was a bright, clear, sunny day with cold, crisp temperatures in the …
September 2019 EPA Financial Update
Connectional Ministries Fund Church giving for the Connectional Ministries Fund (CMF) was $2,429,846 through September 2019. Local church giving to CMF was $227 thousand more than budget and $70 thousand less than September 2018. Expenses through September 2019 was $2,036,234 …
Rev. Wendy Orzolek’s comments about ministry at newly chartered NorthStar UMC, Reading
We focus on meeting people where they are. We look at the people God has led to this church and ask what their needs are and how the gospel can speak to what matters to them. People are worried about …
Newly chartered NorthStar UMC leads the way
By John W. Coleman “God has touched my life through this church,” said teenager Austin Boettlin, sharing how his life has changed during his five years at NorthStar United Methodist Church in Reading. He told the congregation about finding love …
Tamara Clark elected Treasurer of National UMW
Former Eastern PA Conference staff member Tamara C. Clark has been elected treasurer of the United Methodist Women’s (UMW) national organization…