At a time when America’s freedom is endangered by efforts to restrict or even thwart voting rights for all, it may be timely for us to have two holidays to celebrate our nation’s freedom and independence—both actual and aspirational. July …
New Economic Justice Council to improve racial equity
The Eastern PA Conference Commission on Religion and Race (CORR) has formed an Economic Justice Council with clergy and lay members from across the Conference who reflect racial-ethnic and gender diversity. “CORR recognizes that our continuing commitment to greater racial justice …
Latino Commission nurtures faith formation for all
The Eastern PA Conference Latino Commission emphasizes faith formation and leadership development for all ages—from children who attend Latino Week Camp at Gretna Glen Camp & Retreat Center, to adult learners, including the 21 who recently became Lay Missioners in …
UM Native American groups urge bishops to address boarding schools’ traumatic legacy
The Eastern PA Conference Committee on Native American Ministries has called on the UMC’s Council of Bishops “to lead our people in restorative justice (through)…a forum where (Native American) boarding school survivors and their descendants can tell their stories.” CONAM …
Intro to Prison Ministry: Everyone can do something! (Free Webinar Recording)
Prison ministry can frequently be perceived as something to be avoided, or as something that “someone else” does, yet everyone can participate in this much needed and wide-ranging field of ministry. This webinar will describe WHY it is so important that …
Conference launches Dismantling Racism Facebook group
The Eastern PA Conference Commission on Religion & Race (CORR) has launched a timely new Facebook Group page aptly titled Dismantling Racism. It’s timely because it launches on the day that the U.S. Congress and President Joe Biden joyfully approved Juneteenth, June 19, also …
Juneteenth now a federal holiday
Church leads Chester celebration
The U.S. Congress this week approved a bill to make June 19 a national holiday to celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day. Although arguably misnamed, the bill, which celebrates national freedom not independence, was signed into law by President Joe Biden today, June 17.
Living into our Calling for Reparations
On the Tulsa Race Massacre and the theological calling for reparations for African Americans Last week we observed 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst events of anti-Black terror and violence in U.S. history which devastated …
We Are God’s Family: Personal Encounters with Racism
Our personal stories have the power to build awareness and understanding, to bridge divides and bring healing. UM News is inviting people to share their own personal stories about encounters with racism, as well as hopes and ideas for combating …
CONAM’s Report to the 2021 Annual Conference
2021 CONAM Report Presented at the 2021 Annual Conference – May 21, 2021. View the video. View the full AC2021 playlist.