The Eastern PA Conference’s Urban Commission heard reports from current funded ministries at his March planning retreat. Correen Russo coordinates the work of MANIFEST and also directs LUMINA—both cooperative ministries involving UM churches and community partners in Lancaster, Pa. The …
Conference youth events spur ministry on the move
Members of the Eastern PA Conference Council on Youth Ministry, led by the Rev. David Piltz, conference Coordinator of Young People’s Ministries, have had a very busy, very mobile year, with major events to attend nearly every other month. And …
Two UMW events inform, inspire, involve all ages
The Eastern PA Conference United Methodist Women had a busy March with two major events that spanned generations, including a celebration of its Sesquicentennial—that is, the 150th anniversary of its worldwide UMW organization. More than 40 women from 21 churches …
Board of Ordained Ministry Report: Work of Board of Ordained Ministry – 03/29/2019
Board of Ordained Ministry Chairperson: Rev. Gary Knerr & Rev. Johnson Dodla Report submitted by: Barbara E. Drake, Secretary Email: bedrake15@aol.com Phone: (610) 446-1394 Date submitted: 03/29/2019 Recent Events & Activities Prepared for and participated in interviews of candidates for …
Urban Commission Update: End of 2018, Beginning 2019 – 03/28/2019
Urban Commission Chairperson: David Eckert, Myra Maxwell Report submitted by: David Eckert Email: pastor.messiahchurch@verizon.net Phone: (215) 900-3463 Date submitted: 03/28/2019 Recent Events & Activities The Urban Commission ended 2018 by awarding $37,500 in grants to five Urban Initiatives at local …
Eastern PA Conf. Youth Rally, March 16, to explore life choices
“Easier Said than Done.” That’s what hundreds of youth will learn about “Living as a Christian in a World that is Not Christian…”
United Methodist Night with the 76ers!
The Philadelphia 76ers will offer another spectacular night of pro basketball fun and fellowship for United Methodist church members and their guests on Tuesday, March 5, at 7 PM, when the 76ers play the Orlando Magic…
Eastern PA Conf. Youth Rally, March 16, to explore life choices
“Easier Said than Done.” That’s what hundreds of youth will learn about “Living as a Christian in a World that is Not Christian,” their theme and subtheme for the 4th Annual Eastern PA Conference Youth Rally on Saturday, March 16, 1 …
Over 3,500 to attend this weekend’s Pen-Del Youth Rally
340 from Eastern PA to journey to Ocean City, MD By John W. Coleman “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you …
Clergy and candidacy mentors to be trained Dec. 13, 2018
Conference-wide training will be offered to all clergy in full connection (including part-time local pastors who have completed the course of study) at Wesley UMC…