Furloughed government workers turn to the church

UM churches around the nation, including in Eastern PA, are trying to stand in the gap for furloughed government workers. UM News Services reports on what’s happening among many churches on the front lines. About 850,000 government employees are waiting …

Palmer Seminary’s approval to train UM clergy at risk again

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University, in St. Davids, Pa., will again defend its right to provide ministerial training to United Methodist students, as it has for many Eastern PA Conference clergy, in a hearing on Thursday, January 24, in …

Mrs. Sara E. Norman

We have received word that Mrs. Sara E. Norman, surviving spouse of The Rev. Robert E. Norman, passed away on December 27, 2018, at age 85. The Rev. Robert E. Norman served the following Eastern PA Conference churches: Springfield: Covenant …

The Rev. Thomas W. Bare

We have received notice of the death of The Rev. Thomas W. Bare, a retired full member of the Eastern PA Conference.  He passed away on Saturday, January 12, at the Cornwall Manor Health Center, at age 88. The Rev. Bare …

Safety Resources Sponsored by Church Mutual

Dear Policyholder: For some time, Church Mutual has sent “Tidbit” articles to select leaders within your organization to be shared with member churches, schools, and camps. After discussing this content with you and/or your members, we have realized an opportunity …

West District aids pastor’s mission in Sierra Leone

The West District has been aiding the lifesaving global mission efforts of one of its own, the Rev. Dorcas Kamanda, as she creates the much-needed Children’s Village and NarSarah Clinic to serve potentially thousands who were orphaned by civil war …