Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day. These are our three, ordinary, end-of-the-year holidays. But the Eastern PA Conference is offering its churches an extraordinary “holiday” as this year ends—one that’s all about thanks and about giving. In fact, it’s more than just a …
New Pocono Plateau Camp director a leader in church and corporate worlds
Carmen OShea, of the Philadelphia area, a leader in corporate finance and in discipleship, outreach and youth ministries at her local church, will become the new director…
Church works with Lehigh Valley depot to aid Afghani refugees
As they watched the frantic evacuations of people from Afghanistan on their televisions in August, several members of Wesley UMC in Bethlehem approached the Rev. Candy LaBar, pastor, asking, “How can we help?” Communities across the U.S. were asked in …
Church exits, COVID lead to steep budget cuts
What does a predicted denominational split and an unpredictable pandemic mean for The United Methodist Church’s bottom line? The General Council on Finance and Administration board grappled with that question as members revisited the denomination-wide budget that will go before …
“Church for Nerds” Webinar (Event Recording)
“Church for Nerds” Webinar with “Nerd Pastor Nate” December 2, 2021 View the recording.
Yardley UMC’s Pumpkin Patch: The Year of The Most Ever!
This year was our 8th year of YUMC Pumpkin Patch! In every way possible, it was the Year of Most Evers! On October 16th, the most YUMCers we have ever had came to unload pumpkins. 39 people gave up their afternoon …
Professor urges justice for Murdered & Missing Indigenous Women
Ongoing efforts toward “Seeking Justice for Murdered & Missing Indigenous Women” were the focus of a recent talk by Elizabeth Rule, assistant professor of critical race, gender, and cultural studies at American University in Washington, DC, and a citizen of …
AU theology graduate returns to serve in East Congo
Faithful United Methodists in the East Congo Conference welcomed home the first student from the conference to graduate from Africa University in Zimbabwe. Pastor Raphaël Makanga Mikuwa received a scholarship in 2016 to attend the United Methodist university. Hervé Tshoso …
The Rev. Jared J. Rardin
We have received word of the death of the Rev. Jared J. Rardin, Retired Elder, who died November 17, 2021. He began as a Deacon in 1961, became an Elder in Full Connection in 1968 and retired in 2001. Rev. …
ONCE AGAIN IN 2021 – An offer from the North District Superintendent…
For congregations struggling to meet 100% of their CMF commitment for the current year, but truly hopeful of doing their part: if you will raise an additional, unexpected $1,000 in Nov. or Dec. – through a special offering, or fundraising …