Small groups are essential venues of personal and spiritual development for many faith communities. The intimacy of smaller gatherings deepens relational bonds, nurtures trust, and provides a safe space for spiritual exploration, learning, and growth. How can you prevent …
Church grows membership, inspired by worship and teamwork
“Teamwork makes the dream work,” wrote leadership guru John Maxwell in 2002. While the adage is fast becoming cliché, it could nonetheless describe what’s happening at New Hanover UMC in Gilbertsville. Leaders there are focused on forging more cooperation particularly …
UMC reaches new Affiliation Agreement with BSA
United Methodist leaders and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) have reached an agreement about new Affiliation and Facility Use Agreements between congregations, scouting units and the BSA. Bishop John Schol, who chairs the UMC Leadership Team, announced the completion …
“Who do you say that I am?” asks 2021 UMC Report
The United Methodist Church has released the 2021 State of the Church Report, which centers around the theme of claiming our identity. Beginning with Jesus’ question to Peter in Matthew 16, “Who do you say that I am?” the question …
Death Notice: Rev. Carlotta Madison
We have been informed of the death of the Rev. Carlotta Madison, Retired Elder, who died on July 4, 2022. Rev. Madison served the following churches before retiring in 2020: Bristol: Harriman Philadelphia: Janes Memorial Norristown: Asbury Memorial Service details …
Message from DS Jennifer Freymoyer
Clergy and Pastors of the West District – In this new season of appointments, I am excited to join the West District in mission and ministry. I have a deep care and concern for pastors and passion for helping people …
One last note from DS Morton
He said to them, “The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few…” (Luke 10:2a) By now we’re all well-aware of the acute shortage, for any number of reasons, of available laborers in American businesses. “Workers are in demand,” reports AARP magazine. …
South District Staff Transitions
Deb Boyd, our District Resource Assistant, has resigned effective June 30th. She has truly been an excellent resource for the South District…
Joan Lawson has resigned as the Administrative Assistant for the South District, effective June 3rd. She began serving…
Bishop shares next steps to EPA’s path forward
Bishop John Schol in a new letter to EPA members reviews our May 2022 Annual Conference and reports on next steps to implement groundbreaking decisions made there.
Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Scholarships for undergraduate college students
Print an application. The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference awards scholarships annually to United Methodist undergraduate college and university students who have been members of an Eastern PA Conference church for at least two years. Scholarships are funded by annual conference offerings …