[THIS STORY WAS UPDATED MARCH 30, FOLLOWING A COUNCIL OF BISHOPS MEETING.]
Racism must go, but how to get there?
It’s time — way overdue, in fact — for The United Methodist Church to make progress on racial issues that surpasses the bromides of the past, said Black leaders of the denomination.
Difficult, complicated racial justice issues were raised in 2020 by Black Lives Matters protests and the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol building in Washington, as well as the police killings of African Americans including George Floyd in Minneapolis, Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky, and Daniel Prude in Rochester, New York.
AC 2021’s diverse speakers to promote outreach, evangelism
This year the Eastern PA Annual Conference, May 20-22, will again be a time when the voices and views of diverse leaders can be heard to inform, inspire and maybe even involve members in trying new approaches to 21st century evangelistic outreach ministry.
Clergy record free music videos for Lenten season
Two Korean United Methodist clergy came together to record free hymns and special music for use during the Lenten season and on Easter Sunday.
The Revs. Yohan Go and Juhee Lee of the New England Conference worked with musicians to record 47 songs and make them available on Google Drive for any church that needs music to use freely.
Digital Media for Ministry Course
Digital Media for Ministry is an in-depth guide into the most effective ways to communicate using technology that people in your church and community already use. This course will help you create digital messages that nourish the souls of your …
United Methodist Communications Training available online, anytime
Training Available Online, Anytime United Methodist Communications Training offers affordable online courses, with professional instruction available on YOUR time. We provide instruction on how to engage church members and seekers in your community, reach out beyond the church’s walls, and share …
Website Development Packages for local UM churches
Website Development Packages for local UM churches Need a new WordPress website with discount hosting and ready-made templates for your church? Let UMCom help UM Communications offers Website Development Packages for United Methodist churches that do not currently have a website or would like to start over …
The Rev. G. Clarke Chapman
We have received word of the death of The Rev. G. Clarke Chapman, Retired Full Elder, who died on February 11, 2021. He served in Extension Ministry to Moravian College for his entire career. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to …
The Rev. Harry Frederick Wooters
We have received word of the death of Rev. Harry Frederick Wooters, Retired Full Elder, who died on February 14, 2021. He served the following Eastern PA Conference churches: Allentown: Asbury Philadelphia: Tacony Mt. Pocono Philadelphia: FGM: Frankford Memorial Phoenixville: First …
Southeast PA counties address COVID vaccine distribution concerns
UPDATE: No Change In Montco Vaccine Allocation After Meeting With State By Justin Heinze, Patch Staff, Posted Wed, Mar 10, 2021 Roughly 137,000 remain on Montgomery County’s 1A wait list, while far less populated parts of the state appear ready to …