We have received word that The Rev. John E. Patterson, Retired Full Member, passed away on April 16, 2019, at the age of 88. Rev. Patterson served the following Eastern PA Conference churches: Girardville William Penn Hummelston And the following …
The Rev. Robert E. Ziegler
We have received word that The Rev. Robert E. Ziegler, Retired Elder, passed away on May 31, 2019 at the age of 93. Rev. Ziegler served the following Eastern PA Conference churches, prior to retiring in 1991: Easton: Christ Baltimore: …
Conference to view human trafficking film June 12
On the eve of their Annual Session, Eastern PA Conference members and guests will view a compelling, award-winning film about the painful truths of human sex trafficking in their state. So far, over 100 conference registrants have indicated they would …
April 2019 Financial Update
Connectional Ministries Fund Download: CMF – April 2019.xls Church giving for the Connectional Ministries Fund (CMF) was $1,175,042 through April 2019. Local church giving to CMF was $193 thousand more than budget and $75 thousand more than April 2018. Expenses …
Centrists, progressives see 3 paths on the UMC’s way forward
By John W. Coleman “If not us, who? If not now, when?” Several speakers repeated those challenging questions at the UMCNext conference, May 20-22, hosted by Church of the Resurrection UMC (COR) in Leawood, Kansas. No doubt, others have also. …
Ministry in a Cross Racial/Cross-Cultural Context
CRCC event with Dr. Grace Pak. Lansdale UMC, 300 North Broad Street, Lansdale, PA 19446. Cost: $7.00. Sponsored by EPAUMC Connectional Minsitries and Commission on Religion and Race.
Videos showcase beauty, spirit of our camps
Now that a preview of summer weather is upon us, many are spending time outdoors to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation. The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference is blessed with four diverse camps where such beauty can be found in abundance, …
New disaffiliation-related resolutions added for AC2019
Two new Annual Conference resolutions submitted by two conference boards have been added to make a total of 19. They relate to the new church disaffiliation rules passed by The United Methodist Church’s Special Session of General Conference in February …
FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (FLA 2019-2021)
Eden Resort, Lancaster PA Financial Leadership Academy (FLA) is the premier stewardship training program of the Mid-Atlantic United Methodist Foundation. Admission is by nomination from leadership. Since 2015, over 100 Clergy have graduated from this selective program. The Foundation is …
Mrs. Betty K. Miller
We have been informed of the death of Mrs. Betty K. Miller, who passed away on May 15, 2019. She was the surviving spouse of The Rev. William Arthur Miller, Retired Full Member. The Rev. William A. Miller’s Service Record is below: …