Citing long wait times for visas, General Conference organizers announced that The United Methodist Church’s top lawmaking assembly — long postponed by pandemic — must wait until 2024. “We engaged in a fair, thorough, integrity-filled discussion of the alternatives,” said …
2022 Annual Conference Schedule
LAITY SESSIONSaturday April 2, 2022 10:00AM-12:00PM Online CLERGY SESSIONWednesday, May 4, 20229:00AM-12:00PMLocation: St. Matthew’s UMC of Valley Forge EASTERN PA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2022 Online (Hosted by West Chester UMC) FRIDAY MAY 20 8:30 AM – Episcopal Address 10:00 AM Leadership Report 10:30 AM Holy …
Cabinet updates COVID response recommendations
The EPAUMC Cabinet has updated its COVID response recommendations for churches by advising them to observe their local county or city guidelines regarding safe attendance at events and wearing of masks. Health protection mandates have ended, as the pandemic has …
Mount Pocono UMC offers drive-through ashes
Mount Pocono UMC found a new, adaptive way to perform an old ritual for people who needed it. On Ash Wednesday they provided drive-through ashes from noon to 6 PM, welcoming members and visitors in over 200 cars. “We never …
Death Notice: Mrs. Carol Puckhaber
We have received word that Mrs. Carol Puckhaber died on February 26. She was the spouse of The Rev. Joseph Puckhaber, Retired Full Elder. Rev. Puckhaber served the following Baltimore-Washington Conference and Eastern PA Conference churches, prior to his retirement in …
Why does Lent begin with ashes?
As the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday is a time for reflecting on our humanity, our sins and our mortality. Take a moment to watch this video from The United Methodist Church to discover the history and traditions of …
Churches respond to war in Ukraine with prayers for peace
As destruction spreads and casualties mount in Ukraine under the brutal attack by Russia’s military, United Methodists globally are responding to the crisis, including in the Eastern PA Conference. The Philadelphia region is home to the second-largest contingent of Ukrainians …
Otterbein UMC hosts prayer vigil for Ukraine
At Otterbein UMC in Mont Clare, on Saturday, Feb. 26, members hosted a prayer vigil for the crisis in Ukraine. Otterbein suffered severe damage from the floods in September 2021 as a result of Hurricane Ida. After months of repair …
Death Notice: The Rev. David Briddell
We have been informed of the death of The Rev. David Briddell, retired Elder, who died on February 22, 2022. Rev. Briddell’s service record is as follows: National Council of Churches of Christ: Director of Intermedia UMC General Board of …
Bishops urge prayer for peace and safety in Ukraine
Bishop John Schol called on EPAUMC members Friday to pray, “particularly in your worship services this weekend for the people of Ukraine and for peace in the region.” He reported that the UMC’s Council of Bishops discussed in a called …