A United Methodist leadership body declared increasing vaccinations against COVID-19 a denomination-wide “missional priority.” Read story
Finding light in the darkness of 9/11
United Methodists remember two decades ago when they rose to the challenge of caring for survivors of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, but the trauma still affects many. Learn more…
United Methodist connection kicks in after Ida
Hurricane Ida’s and remnant storms resulted in reports of damages to UM buildings in Louisiana and the Northeast, but also cheering accounts of the denomination’s connectional strength. Read story
Conference seeks to help churches recover from Ida’s storms
The Eastern PA Conference wants to help hard-hit local churches and communities recover from severe damages inflicted by the remnant of Hurricane Ida as it swept through the Northeast region Sept. 2. Several churches and numerous communities were ravaged by …
Rev. Dr. Kimberlee A. Johnson Appointed Interim Dean of Palmer
Eastern University is pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. Kimberlee A. Johnson has accepted appointment to the position of Interim Dean of Palmer Theological Seminary. Dr. Johnson is an educator, administrator, passionate preacher, social justice advocate, and clergy leader whose …
Mrs. Carol von Minden
We have received word that Mrs. Carol von Minden, an Eastern PA Conference retired staff member, died on August 28, 2021. She served the Eastern PA Conference for 26 years. Expressions of sympathy can be sent to her surviving spouse, …
Congo Partnership Projects Overview – August 2021 Update
The Congo Partnership & The Eastern PA Conference View and download this update as a PDF. The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference is a vital part of the Congo Partnership, an exciting relationship with the Central Congo Episcopal Area and several U.S. …
DS Morton to lead Prayer Gathering, September 7th
Each Tuesday of the week at midday, United Methodists from all around the annual Conference meet together on a ZOOM connection for conversation and prayer. In these thirty minutes, testimony is shared, scripture is heard, and prayer is raised. This …
North District Charge Conference Reminders
By now, each of our 108 local churches has selected a date and site for its annual Charge Conference with the DS. In the months of September, October, and November, seven (7) of these will occur in group settings all …
Bishop offers compassion, support to churches affected by hurricane
Bishop John Schol sent letters to pastors in both his conferences, Greater New Jersey and Eastern PA. He became episcopal leader of the latter conference on Wednesday, Sept. 1. “Today we pray for everyone who was in the path of …