EPAUMC’s Dismantling Racism overall efforts are progressing on conference and congregational levels. Reflective of the denomination’s larger emphasis, our conference continues to sponsor training events, book studies, webinars and dialogues. And it will soon add a new and improved Dismantling …
Native American Heritage Month celebrates Indigenous U.S. communities
“This is one of the most beautiful statements I’ve seen from a White House in a long time,” said Sandi Cianciulli, co-chair of CONAM. Read: A Proclamation on National Native American Heritage Month, 2021 Presidential Actions October 29, 2021 November is Native American …
Committee on Native American Ministries Report: Fall Report – 10/25/2021
Committee on Native American Ministries Chairperson: Sandi Ciancuilli/Sherry Wack Report submitted by: Sherry Wack Email: sherrywack222@gmail.com Phone: (484) 868-2044 Date submitted: 10/25/2021 Recent Events & Activities EPAUMC CONAM REPORT CONNECTIONAL TABLE OCTOBER 2021 EPAUMC CONAM was grateful that we had …
Guidance for sexual harassment survivors
Too many times, Becky Posey Williams has seen it happen. A United Methodist woman contacts her in a panic because a meeting about her sexual harassment claim is approaching and she feels overwhelmed. Williams, senior director of sexual ethics and …
Domestic Violence webinar to offer insights about underserved victims and the church
Presenters at the Eastern PA Conference Domestic Violence webinar, Oct. 15-16, will share first-hand knowledge and experience about how this national problem affects marginalized and underserved communities, especially in the current climate of deadly violence overtaking so many communities. The …
Church needs aid to stop rodent invasion in preschool yard
Bright Future Academy, a small but active and essential child development center located at El Mesias United Methodist Church in North Philadelphia’s Kensington community, is described as a blessing to both the church and its mostly Hispanic community. But it …
Honoring Native American Boarding School Children (Event Recording)
Honoring Native American Boarding School Children October 6, 2021 Presented by EPA Committee on Native American Ministries (CONAM). View the recording.
Help for domestic violence victims in marginalized communities
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) works both on state and local levels to ensure people in underserved communities who experience domestic violence get the resources they need. They provide legislative advocacy, training and resources to help local domestic …
New book club selection Plantation Jesus to deepen talks about race and faith
The Eastern PA Conference’s Congregational Development Team (CDT) and Commission on Religion & Race (CORR) will collaborate again in October on a second conference-wide book study that focuses on racism in America. The weekly study, via Zoom, will gather readers …
Seminar to focus on domestic violence in marginalized communities, Oct. 15-16
Register online now! Also see: Help for domestic violence victims in marginalized communities October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month * A Proclamation on National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, 2021 The Eastern PA Conference will explore in a …