Groups as well as individuals can suffer the adverse effects of trauma. This advanced sexual ethics workshop equips participants to recognize congregational trauma and to implement practices to increase resilience and healing within a congregation.
West District DS Convo with Clergy, August 23
Next DS Convo with Clergy and Pastors via ZOOM will be on Tuesday 8/23.
West District Celebration Day at Gretna Glen, September 18
WEST DISTRICT CELEBRATION DAY AT GRETNA GLEN on September 18 at 2:00 PM. Come when you can, Leave when you must (though Gretna Glen will close things down at 5 PM)!
Bishop Schol’s August Disaffiliation Information Letter (Spanish Translation)
Iglesia Metodista UnidaObispo John ScholSirviendo Eastern Pennsylvania& Great New Jersey Queridos/as Hermanos/as en Cristo, Mas del 10% de las congregaciones de EPA se han registrado para fortalecer y hacer crecer sus Ministerios y Misión a través de Las Rutas de …
Los líderes nacen, ¿correcto?
La Iglesia Metodista UnidaObispo John Schol Sirviendo El Este de Pensilvania & Grande Nueva Jersey 4 de agosto de 2022 Los líderes nacen, ¿correcto? Estimados Líderes de EPA, Continúo agradecido por su liderato en sus congregaciones y en el resto de la Iglesia …
Mrs. Myrtle Agnes Rohlehr Bobb
We have received word of the death of Mrs. Myrtle Agnes Rohlehr Bobb, age 105, who died on July 19, 2022. She was married to the Rev. Douglas C. J. Bobb for almost 50 years. Rev. Bobb was a retired …
Rev. Joseph Henry
We have received word of the death of Rev. John P. Henry, who died July 25, 2022. Rev. Henry was a Part-time Local Pastor who served the following Eastern PA Conference churches: Parryville White Haven Lehighton: Ebenezer Rev. Henry is …
Downingtown church builds “The Well” to nourish community
DOWNINGTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — “Hopewell United Methodist Church is committed to the community, but its building is outside of the main center of town,” said Pastor of Community Outreach Keith Wilburn. “And so, in order to connect with a lot of …
From a nudge, Leap of Faith praise band takes flight
“Right before the beginning of Covid shutdowns a small group of young adults who love music were nudged to begin a praise band.” That’s how the Rev. Jean Howe, former pastor of Grace UMC in Reading, began her email message …
Musicians partner with camp, church to spread gospel in verse
Ripe Creatives, a collective of young, dynamic, Christian poets, singers and rappers, has been delighting and discipling campers and staff at EPA’s Carson Simpson Farm Christian Center in Hatboro this summer. And they will bring their message-rich music—sung and spoken—to …