The people called Methodists have been actively involved in social and political matters from their founding in 18th century England. Methodists were among the primary advocates for the abolition of slavery across the British Empire, the organization of labor unions to …
The Rev. William T. Cherry
We have received word of the death of The Rev. William T. Cherry. He was a Retired Full Elder, who died on October 8, 2020. Rev. Cherry served the following Eastern PA Conference churches. He also served as Superintendent of the …
The Rev. Larry L. Light
The Rev. Larry L. Light, Retired Elder, died on October 17, 2020.He served the following Eastern PA Conference churches: Millersville Community Phila.: Grace Grove Hulmeville: Neshamony Expressions of sympathy can be sent to his surviving spouse, Mrs. Donna J. Light, …
Words of worship witness to unity, leadership, sacrifice
2020 Annual Conference worship services By John W. Coleman The 2020 Eastern PA Annual Conference, Oct. 13-14, began and ended in worship, so fitting for a conference that begins each year’s session by singing dutifully Charles Wesley’s venerable hymn, “And …
2020 Conference uses little time to make big decisions
Numerous reports, awards presented, all pre-recorded By John W. Coleman To ensure members’ safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, the 234th Eastern PA Annual Conference conducted its business session solely online Oct. 13, with an agreed-upon, reduced agenda that it processed …
People of color to seek insights, remedies to racial trauma
The Rev. R. Dandridge Collins, Ph.D., will help people of color from the Eastern PA Conference unveil the often hidden trauma experienced from racism and seek paths to transformational healing during a dialogue on Zoom on Saturday, October 17, from …
Knitted Together in Love
By Bishop Peggy A. Johnson* For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face. May their hearts be encouraged, …
Mrs. Anne Patterson
We have received word that Mrs. Anne Patterson, surviving spouse of the Rev. John Patterson, died on October 6, 2020. In addition to Extension Ministry, Rev. Patterson served the following Eastern PA Conference churches: Giraldville William Penn Hummelston
Racism, Trauma & Transformation, Oct. 17
A dialogue for people of color. 9 AM to 2 PM on Zoom. Therapist R. Dandridge Collins, PhD., will unveil often hidden effects of racism that can produce trauma. But healing is possible. Learn more…
Conferences persevere under financial strain
Seven months into the COVID-19 pandemic, UM conferences—like the congregations they serve—are feeling the financial strain of decreased giving and increased needs, a trend that began before the pandemic. Learn more…