We have received word that the Rev. Amy C. Smith, retired full elder, died yesterday morning, July 26, 2021.Rev. Smith served the following Eastern PA Conference churches, prior to retiring in 2012: Bethlehem: St. John’s Wayne Lansdowne Philadelphia: Siloam Saint Clair-Wade Wadesville …
Mrs. Barbara J. Ward
We received word of the death of Mrs. Barbara J. Ward, surviving spouse of the Rev. Benjamin Ward. She died on April 11, 2021. Rev. Ward was a retired full elder who served Haven Peniel UMC prior to his retirement from the Eastern PA Conference in …
Farewell Service for Bishop Peggy Johnson
July 26, 2021 View the full event recording. View and download the slideshow video, “Be Thou My Vision: A Ministry Remembered.”
The Rev. Bruce Nobel
We have received word of the death of The Rev. Bruce Nobel, retired local pastor, who died on July 23, 2021.He served the following Eastern PA Conference churches: Weatherly: Centenary Beaver Meadows: First Gilberton Zion Grove: Davis Chapel Quakeke: Ebenezer …
Reopened summer camps enjoy ‘homecoming’
We’re just weeks from the end of Summer Camp at our four Eastern PA Camp and Retreat Centers—which is too soon for many. This has been an historic season after last year’s heartbreaking cancelation. And the families, children and youth, …
Register now for our 2-part Laity Academy: Online August 6-7; Onsite Oct. 1-2
The Eastern PA Conference’s 2021 Laity Academy is like a smart restaurant adapting its business to COVID pandemic life. This year the annual lay training event that offers nourishment for the mind and soul, will feed its flock in two …
Attend Post Pandemic Pondering & Planning, August 2
As the COVID-19 pandemic wanes, more churches are planning, preparing or just pondering steps to take to fully, safely and effectively reopen in the coming months. And many of their leaders are seeking answers to persistent questions—especially when, where and …
Native American caucus calls for Day of Truth and Repentance, Oct. 6
The Native American International Caucus of the United Methodist Church (NAIC) has issued “A Call to Truth Telling and Repentance,” asking UM bishops and conferences to make Oct. 6 “A Day of Truth and Repentance for Our Children.” NAIC (http://www.naicumc.com/ …
Where to worship online
United Methodist Communications lists on its “Where to worship online” web page information and access links to UM churches around the nation and in the Philippines offering online worship services. While Pennsylvania is included, we count only about 10 churches …
Death and Resurrection Series
What happens when we die? What happens next? Is there life after our lives here on earth, and what will it be like? And how do we honor the life and memory of those who have died? These are questions nearly …