Published in NEWSpirit newspaper, Summer 2023 issue. The United Methodists of Eastern Pennsylvania and Greater New Jersey are committed to “Ending the Sin of Racism,” a clarion call answered in both conferences by some promising initiatives. They include coaching, giving …
Clergy invited to ‘reset’ at spiritual retreat, Sept. 20
Enjoy a day of spiritual retreat and renewal on Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Daylesford Abbey, a monastery located in Paoli, Chester County. This time of respite is designed for pastors who welcome fresh training, …
Finding best practices of restoring mental, spiritual health
“David took the lyre and played it with his hand. Saul would be relieved and feel better, and the evil spirit would depart from him.” (I Samuel 16:23b) “‘You know you’re in trouble when your colleague recommends their antidepressants,’ begins …
Possible! Episcopal Address by Bishop John Schol
Eastern Pennsylvania Annual Conference, Presented May 18, 2023 View this address at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ps2qeqlirs&t=19018s at timecode 05:17:35. Welcome back! You look marvelous, and it is great to be back together in person! All Things Are Possible I see great possibility before …
Both/And: August online book study to explore hybrid worship
Register now for Both/And: Maximizing Hybrid Worship Experience, the next author-led book study for EPA&GNJ conference members, sponsored by EPA’s Congregational Development Team. Join author Jason Moore, worship technology pioneer, as he discusses his book and practical research insights via Zoom …
Laity Academy courses to open minds, hearts, doors
4 new courses will speak to heads and hearts. Register by July 28. After wind, fire and earthquake, it was a still small voice, a mere whisper that spoke intimately to Elijah and gave him the instructions of where to go, …
IGNITE 2023 early-bird registration ends Monday, July 31
Churches, parents and youth leaders are urged to register their youth now to attend GNJ’s 2023 IGNITE Youth Conference September 29 to October 1 at Wildwood Convention Center. The theme: Belong. Early-bird registration ends July 31. Join thousands of youth …
Church tries out new healing circles ministry
New things are happening at Havertown United Methodist Church. A new merger with a new name, a new pastor with a new name, and a new ministry that draws from old but timeless spiritual traditions of prayer-based healing circles. Havertown …
The Culture of the Call, Part III: The Influence of the Church
“The gifts He gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastorsand teachers…” (Ephesians 4:11) What makes the local church a producer of excellent candidates for pastoral ministry? In the sacred Scriptures, God does most of the …
Learn to live in kin-dom fellowship at Mission u
This summer, for the first time since the pandemic, the United Women in Faith (formerly United Methodist Women) will gather in-person for Mission u, a two-day study to motivate, inform and enrich our outreach and global ministry. There will also …