All are invited to join the Conference’s prayer meetings on Zoom every Tuesday at noon. We share joys and concerns, reflections and prayers, inspiring spiritual healing and hopefulness among participants.
Human Relations Day offering supports justice ministries
Not long ago the world watched as a police officer placed his knee for nearly 9 minutes on an unarmed African American man’s neck while he pleaded for his life. George Floyd died from that brutal attack by an officer …
An insurance e-book resource for congregations from UMI
United Methodist Insurance (UMI), the insurance company for the denomination’s local churches, provides a free, easy-to-use resource for local churches that briefly explains insurance concepts to be considered when reviewing church insurance policies. UMI is a wholly owned, not-for-profit subsidiary …
HSA Transfer Form
HSA Transfer Form
2019 Disaffiliating Churches Presentation
Disaffiliating Churches Presentation
Grappling with postponed General Conference
Organizers have yet to determine whether the pandemic-postponed General Conference can go forward as planned on Aug. 29-Sept. 7 in Minneapolis. In the meantime, the Commission on the General Conference has… Read More
Morgan retires as Coordinator of UM Advocacy in PA
Urges signatures to letter seeking protection from evictions With submission of his final monthly advocacy report, the Rev. Dai Morgan retired from being Coordinator of UM Advocacy in Pennsylvania Dec. 31, while also ending his brief tenure as Interim-Executive Director …
Clergy, church staff to get COVID vaccinations, paycheck support soon
With COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths surging since Christmas, the rollout of vaccines, although sluggish, is encouraging to many, including clergy and church staff who can expect to receive their first shots in just a few weeks. Meanwhile, Congress’ long-delayed …
CDT Book Club to explore Caste for Lent
On the heels of Gil Rendle’s Quietly Courageous (Jan. 13 to Feb 3), the Congregational Development Team (CDT) Book Club will next launch into the Lenten season with a study of a new, highly touted, instant classic. Caste: The Origins …