We received word of the death of The Rev. Kenneth E. Buckwalter, retired full member, who passed away on March 21, 2019. Prior to his retirement in 1989, he served the following Eastern PA Conference churches: Phila.: Roxborough, First Hibernia …
Mrs. Doris Pottieger
We have received word that Doris Arlene Pottieger, surviving spouse of the Rev. Cecil P.E. Pottieger, passed away on January 18, 2019 at age 90. Rev. Pottieger served the following churches and extension ministries prior to retiring in 1990: New …
How to stay connected after a conflict
In every relationship, conflict is possible. Disagreements occur in families, church committee meetings, parking lots and wherever else human beings gather. Those differences…
Women’s History Month
Frances Willard, a Methodist Pioneer
At the 2019 session of General Conference in St. Louis, Mo., there were quite a few women delegates. That is a far cry from the experience…
Reading Eagle covers Bishop Johnson’s GC2019 report
Peggy Johnson speaks to about 100 members at West Lawn church Written by David Mekeel WEST LAWN — Bishop Peggy Johnson stressed unity on Saturday morning as she addressed more than 100 people seated on the wooden pews at West …
Four Stations of the Holy Spirit, March 30
Last Day to Register is Wednesday, March 27th! The Conference Congregational Development Team will host Four Stations of the Holy Spirit on Saturday March 30th…
Musing a Methodist Mulligan: Reflections on General Conference 2019
by David E. Woolverton I’ve been a church pastor for over thirty years; consequently, there’s still a lot that I have to learn. Yet, there’s one thing I do know: Church conflict makes good people do stupid things. Why? In …
Musings after 2019 Special Session of General Conference
By Clarita Anderman Krall Numbness! Disbelief! Profound disappointment! Frustration! Utter sadness! Depression! Mourning! Anger and a call to arms, figuratively speaking, to continue the quest for full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ United Methodists in their …
The Rev. Lewis Elbert Wethington
We have received word of the death of The Rev. Lewis Elbert Wethington, aged 96, who passed away on March 3, 2019. Rev. Wethington was a retired full member of Eastern PA Conference. His Extension Ministry Service Record is as …
UMCOR Sunday is March 31. Please give.
MAKE A BIGGER DIFFERENCE TOGETHER. “Our faith in Jesus allows us to look beyond ourselves and help others. We connect with those who are in the midst of a disaster, and our response is to support them in any way …