On a gorgeous late-October afternoon, Oct. 22, an audience of about 50 gathered in the sanctuary of Zion UMC in Aristes for the “From Ashes to Rebirth” event: a celebration of the legacy of the Centralia UMC, which was closed …
Rev. V. James Durbano
We have received word of the death of the Rev. Vincent James Durbano, retired Elder, who passed away on October 22, 2022. Rev. Durbano served the following Eastern PA Conference churches and ministries: Huntingdon Valley Cokesbury-Linwood Blended Ministry Linwood Heights …
New vice chancellor fulfills calling at Africa University
The Rev. Peter Mageto is the first non-Zimbabwean to lead Africa University, an institution supported by our UMC-apportioned giving. He wants to prepare more graduates, especially women, to become leaders for the denomination across Africa. Dr. Mageto, who has a …
Ukraine a top priority for Global Ministries
The United Methodist Committee on Relief has processed more than $17 million so far to help the people of Ukraine cope with the invasion by Russia, said its top executive during the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries’ fall board meeting. At …
Camp makes Worship Fest an inspiring success
Carson-Simpson Farm’s first Worship Fest on Saturday, Oct. 15, was indeed worshipful and festive, as diverse, faith-filled music and messages poured from the busy performance stage onto the camp’s sprawling lawn like the warm afternoon sunshine. The atmosphere was both …
2022 Equalizing Lay Member Application
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Jurisdictions advised to elect 14 U.S. bishops
Just ahead of Americans heading to the polls for Election Day, United Methodist delegates will be heading to five simultaneous jurisdictional conferences across the U.S. to elect new bishops. But unlike during previous bishop elections, jurisdictional leaders are recommending that …
Mrs. Eleanor Ford
We have received word of the passing of Mrs. Eleanor Ford, who died October 9, 2022. She was the wife of retired elder, Rev. James T. Ford. Rev. Ford is currently serving as Supply Pastor at Trainer Trinity UMC. Rev. …
Body and Soul: Webinar to explore domestic violence and trauma, Oct. 21-22
The Body Keeps the Score, published in 2014, has become a best-selling book again, as many people are exploring the experience of trauma and its effects on countless lives and relationships. The Eastern PA Conference’s Domestic Violence Committee will delve …
Project Restoration Youth Day of Service a success; 3 more to come
While off from school, about 15 youth from three South District churches came to Otterbein UMC in Mont Clare on Monday, Sept 26, to help the church recover from 2021’s Hurricane Ida flood damage. It was the first of four …