The Rev. Theodore W. Loder

We have received word of the death of The Rev. Theodore W. Loder, retired elder. He died on April 1, 2021. He served in the Eastern PA Conference at Philadelphia: Germantown: First UMC from 1962 to 2000.   Expressions of sympathy may …

Church needs VIMs to make floors safe for children

There is pent-up energy among the UM Volunteers In Mission community right now. Because of the pandemic, the possibility of an UMVIM journey abroad is zero. And even movement around the nation is not prudent. But opportunities are opening up within our conference boarders.

Church delivers meals for Easter

Although he had participated in meal deliveries to disadvantaged neighbors at Thanksgiving and Christmas, Dick Stiles of Grace UMC in Pen Argyl—located in the Slate Belt region near the Poconos—felt that outreach mission should extend to Easter also. In fact, the extended isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic made an Easter outreach even more imperative for him.

UMCOR grants to help churches aid local refugees, migrants

UM churches across the U.S. can receive grants of up to $2000 to help refugees and migrants living in their communities, thanks to a new grant program from the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). The “Mustard Seed Migration Grants” continue the agency’s 80-year tradition of helping refugees, immigrants and migrants seeking to build a new life.

Mrs. LaRue D. Spencer

We have received word of the death of Mrs. LaRue D. Spencer, surviving spouse of Rev. Denton L. Spencer, retired elder. Mrs. Spencer died on April 1, 2021. Her funeral service was held on April 6, 2021.   The Rev. Denton L. Spencer served the following …

Conference weekly prayer meetings mark 1 year

The Eastern PA Conference can celebrate a special anniversary in April. The weekly, half-hour prayer meetings the conference offers every Tuesday at noon by video-chat on Zoom began in April 2020, just as the coronavirus pandemic was growing. 

UMPIP Billing Change as of April 1, 2021

Exciting news! Paying a pastor’s UMPIP contribution will be simplified with your April Remittance Statement.  The Eastern PA Conference is participating in a test group of conferences in preparation for pension changes following the General Conference. As of April 1, 2021, …

How do United Methodists fund mission?

United Methodists clearly hear our call as disciples of Jesus Christ to love our neighbors as ourselves and bear one another’s burdens. Together, by sharing our resources, United Methodists support remarkable ministry around the world.

The United Methodist Church’s special giving structure ensures that together our gifts bless as many people as possible in sustainable, strategic ways. Every contribution makes a difference in this important work… Read More at UMC.org  

Holy Week Resources

Wesley hymn devotions for Lent and Easter Charles Wesley wrote hymns for Easter, but none specifically for Lent. Among his more than 6,000 hymns however, are many that lift up themes appropriate for Lent and Easter. These devotions use hymns …