The Eastern PA Conference has launched its new Local Pastor Licensing School, to begin in January 2021. Registration is open now for classes that will gather online for just six weeks, from Jan. 15 to Feb. 28. The school’s new …
2021 Budget Narrative
The 2020 apportionment and billed funds information for individual congregations, plus the Conference Treasurer’s overall Narrative Budget, was mailed to each local church lead pastor as of 11/9/2020. See 2021 Budget Narrative.
Mrs. Joyce A. Watson
We have received word that Mrs. Joyce A. Watson died on November 5. She was the spouse of The Rev. Donald L. Watson, retired full elder.Rev. Watson served the following Eastern PA Conference churches, prior to his retirement in 1999: …
CONAM forum to explore Native American mascots, Nov. 8 on Zoom
After decades of losses in their fight against the misuse of Native American culture for sports team mascots, advocates gained a rare major victory this past summer. That’s when the NFL’s Washington Football Team adopted that temporary identity after suddenly …
Commission of Religion and Race Report: Connectional Table Update – 11/03/2020
Commission of Religion and RaceChairperson: Revs. Alicia Julia-Stanley & Susan L. Worrell Report submitted by: Rev. Susan L. WorrellEmail: rev.s.worrell@gmail.comPhone: (484) 883-7628Date submitted: 11/03/2020 Recent Events & Activities CR/CC Training and Mentoring Teams have been active educating and supporting CR/CC …
Eastern PA-supported missionaries to appear on Zoom Thursday at noon
Eastern PA Conference members interested in global mission can learn more directly from missionaries we support through #stillinmission weekly video chats over Zoom, sponsored by the UMC’s Global Ministries agency. Two missionaries supported by churches in our conference will talk …
The Rev. Ted Mefferd
We have received word that The Rev. Ted Mefferd, retired elder, died on October 30. He served the following Eastern PA Conference churches: Lancaster: Covenant New Berlinville: St. Andrew Cornwall Mount Joy: Chiques (after retirement) He is survived by his …
Emotional Intelligence & Diversity Workshop: Oct. 31 & Nov. 7
Want to improve your communication, teamwork and conflict management skills? Create a more welcoming, inclusive environment in your church and community? This 2-session Zoom training can help. Learn more.
‘Praying for Philadelphia’
By Bishop Peggy a. Johnson I awoke this morning to news reports of yet another fatal shooting of an African American young man in an incident with law enforcement. The streets of West Philadelphia have been filled with unrest and …
Listening with the heart
Learning to humbly and openly listen and engage with those longing to be heard is an invitation to spiritual relationship that goes beyond just hearing and responding in conversations. Learn more…