UM News has published at least five news stories in the past two weeks and a few commentaries that report on decisions, plans and appeals being made, as the UMC slowly lurches toward the separation and disaffiliation of churches and members that may all occur at its delayed 2022 General Conference.
United Methodists react to Chauvin verdict
Bishop Peggy Johnson joined other UMs across the connection in responding to a jury’s guilty verdict –three counts of murder and manslaughter–given April 20 to former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for killing George Floyd. Learn more…
A Note from DS Morton – April 15, 2021
“Unless I put my finger in the mark of the nails andmy hand in his side, I will not believe.” (John 20:25b) Anyone who thinks that a ZOOM meeting or a Facebook Live worship service is a totally adequate substitute for …
Things You Should Know Before You Get Ready to Sing
Can you remember the last time you sang full voice in worship? It seems impossible that it was over a year ago that our houses of worship closed, and we switched to online worship; and we were advised not to …
Becoming the Beloved Community: Preaching for Pentecost
An Interactive Seminar on Preaching, Worship and Mission for Pentecost Season
Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 10 AM to 12 PM
For pastors, musicians, and worship and mission teams Download the flyer. Register.
Tools for Ministry recordings now online to offer more learning
Like a good toolbox, this year’s Tools for Ministry online leadership academy, held March 13, is still available and useful. At least 26 of the 34 diverse, 90-minute courses, all provided via video conferencing on Zoom, were recorded. A page …
Online 2021 Annual Conference session approved
A brief, online special session of the Eastern PA Annual Conference approved a suspension of conference rules on Sunday, April 18, agreeing to hold the full conference business session, scheduled for May 21, by video conference on Zoom once again, …
Youth Group Lessons from the Pandemic: Finding the Light in the Darkness
Transforming Youth Group in 2021 and Beyond! Watch the recording. Youth groups seem to have suffered in many ways during the Pandemic and it’s not ending anytime soon. Trying to plan activities and even virtual, online events are not working …