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Eastern PA welcomes Bishop John Schol in hope-filled celebration
The Eastern PA Conference officially welcomed Bishop John Schol as its new episcopal leader Sept. 18 in an august worship service at the UM Church of West Chester. But what climaxed the Saturday morning service was the bishop’s sermon that …
Welcome Service for Bishop John Schol (Event Recording – September 18, 2021)
Welcome Service for Bishop John Schol September 18, 2021 View or download the full event recording: YouTube | Dropbox file View or download just Bishop Schol’s sermon: YouTube | Dropbox file
Bishop shares Cabinet Priorities for Mission
Message from Bishop John Schol: Survey Response
Dear Friends in Christ,
You are called, chosen as disciples, leaders and congregations to go into the community and world to bear fruit. A powerful purpose for your life…
Churches to witness against gun violence Sunday
St. Matthew’s UMC of Valley Forge will join neighboring churches in a public witness on Sunday, Sept. 19, at 3:30 PM, against the lethal, senseless gun violence that is taking many lives and in favor of sensible gun safety laws. …
Mr. Frank Abati
We have received word that Mr. Frank Abati, spouse of The Rev. Lorraine Heckman, licensed local pastor, died on September 13, 2021. Rev. Heckman is currently serving Port Carbon: First and Port Carbon: Grace UMC. She also served the following …
Time to share Christmas greetings with inmates again
Imagine what it would be like to be behind bars this Christmas, with limited contact with family and friends. Receiving a card with an encouraging note that shares the message of God’s love from someone “outside” would be such a …
FEMA aid available in PA for disaster recovery from Ida-related storms
FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) announced that federal disaster assistance is now available in Pennsylvania to supplement state and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe wind and flooding due to the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Those storms struck …
CONAM busily advocates for Native American justice concerns
The Committee on Native American Ministries (CONAM) remains one of the Eastern PA Conference’s busiest groups, participating in recent activities and planning more to come. Several members hosted a display to advocate for justice concerns at the Lenape Nation’s Pow …
CoNAM returns to Mauch Chunk Pow Wow
On September 11, CoNAM members Sherry Wack and Verna Colliver traveled to Lake Mauch Chunk Park, Jim Thorpe, PA, for the Mauch Chunk Pow Wow. After a hiatus brought on by CoVID, the Lenape Nation, who sponsored the event, was …