Honduras and Nicaragua are getting a double dose of disaster with two back to back hurricanes tearing through the two Central American nations, causing destruction, many deaths and massive evacuations. Iota, became a Category 5 hurricane and the 13th of …
Eastern PA-supported missionaries featured on Zoom
By Barbara Drake*, Deaconess During the COVID-19 pandemic, UM missionaries are participating in weekly virtual visits, titled #stillinmission, arranged by the General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM) and held on Thursdays, with the time determined by where they are located. …
Eastern PA-supported missionaries to appear on Zoom Thursday at noon
Eastern PA Conference members interested in global mission can learn more directly from missionaries we support through #stillinmission weekly video chats over Zoom, sponsored by the UMC’s Global Ministries agency. Two missionaries supported by churches in our conference will talk …
Conference members hear of proposed sale of Innabah property
By John W. Coleman Eastern PA Conference members heard a resolution presented Oct. 5 that would authorize the conference to sell up to 50+/- acres of land at Innabah Camp & Retreat Center to pay off budget deficits and Innabah’s …
Camps in motion with races, 1-day events, family getaways
By John W. Coleman Visitors to three of the four Eastern PA Conference Camp & Retreat Centers will be in motion this weekend, and all are invited to come join in the fun. Gretna Glen Gretna Glen Camp & Retreat …
Bishop’s Letter: Fundraising Appeal for Camps
Bishop Peggy Johnson appealed to Eastern PA Conference churches and members in a letter this week to support our four Camp & Retreat Centers as they struggle financially from the cancellation of Summer Camp and numerous events in the still …
2020 Spring/Summer UMNS Newsletter
2020 Spring/Summer
South District answers urgent call to aid Central Congo
The Eastern PA Conference’s South District is answering the urgent call to help people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) who are suffering from hunger and malnutrition made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. Responding to an appeal by the …
Camps are quiet but still doing creative ministry with needed support
By John W. Coleman A poignant silence has replaced children’s gleeful laughter and other daily sounds of summer fun at the Eastern PA Conference’s four Camp & Retreat Centers. Yet, they are still helping families celebrate the season in creative …
More aid, volunteers needed to help Gilberton recover from flooding
The Eastern PA Conference is seeking more donations to help with flood recovery efforts in Gilberton, PA. Funds may be sent to the Conference Treasurer’s Office, Eastern PA Conference, PO Box 820, Valley Forge PA 19482. Please use the Disaster …