Walking the ‘Good Road’ Together

Our churches celebrate Native American Ministries Sunday By Verna Colliver*  “They never taught us that stuff in school.” That comment was heard after Sherry Wack spoke at the Native American Ministry Sunday (NAMS) celebration at Christ UMC Lansdale in May. …

BMCR supports higher education, hurricane relief

By the Rev. Shayla L. Johnson* Chairperson, Black Methodists for Church Renewal, Philadelphia Caucus  The Eastern PA Conference caucus that represents African American members and churches has been actively supporting education and disaster response in 2019.   Philadelphia Black Methodists for Church Renewal …

Connectional Table Approves Legislation Creating New U.S. Structure

Read the story at umc.org Chicago, IL—The Connectional Table approved sending legislation to General Conference 2020 that will create a new structure for churches in the United States, called a regional conference, during an online meeting July 18, 2019. The proposed …

The Rev. Bill Keeler

We have received word that the Rev. William J. Keeler, a retired elder, passed away on July 12, 2019.   Rev. Keeler served the following Eastern PA Conference churches: New London Marshallton Quarryville: Memorial Telford: Grace More information can be found …

Methodist Night with the Phillies July 27

Join us for our annual United Methodist Night with the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, July 27, at 7 PM, at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies will host the Atlanta Braves that night and celebrate their fans.

Global Ministries Committee Update: Conference Secretary of Global Ministries report – 07/18/2019

Global Ministries Committee Chairperson: Barbara E. Drake Report submitted by: Barbara E. Drake Email: bedrake15@aol.com Phone: (610) 446-1394 Date submitted: 07/18/2019 Recent Events & Activities Prepared display table about global ministries for Annual Conference. Received applications for Conference Advance Specials …