As they watched the frantic evacuations of people from Afghanistan on their televisions in August, several members of Wesley UMC in Bethlehem approached the Rev. Candy LaBar, pastor, asking, “How can we help?” Communities across the U.S. were asked in …
“Church for Nerds” Webinar (Event Recording)
“Church for Nerds” Webinar with “Nerd Pastor Nate” December 2, 2021 View the recording.
Yardley UMC’s Pumpkin Patch: The Year of The Most Ever!
This year was our 8th year of YUMC Pumpkin Patch! In every way possible, it was the Year of Most Evers! On October 16th, the most YUMCers we have ever had came to unload pumpkins. 39 people gave up their afternoon …
Professor urges justice for Murdered & Missing Indigenous Women
Ongoing efforts toward “Seeking Justice for Murdered & Missing Indigenous Women” were the focus of a recent talk by Elizabeth Rule, assistant professor of critical race, gender, and cultural studies at American University in Washington, DC, and a citizen of …
CORR promotes support for BIPOC-owned businesses
The EPAUMC Commission on Religion and Race (CORR) is recommending that all conference ministry committees, agencies and administrative bodies join it in supporting businesses owned by Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC)…
Inspiration, expertise for Black churches
When the leaders of Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century declare that ministry going forward needs to be done from the “right side,” they’re not referring to politics. The full, mildly irreverent title of SBC21’s Dec. 1-2 conference in Houston is “Shift Happens: …
Peace with Justice
Apply for a Peace with Justice Grant for individual or church/organization use within Eastern Pennsylvania Conference. The grants are designed to support peace with justice issues. Grants will be given to work/study programs/projects that seek alternatives to violence and its …
Methodists remember first Methodist missionary to Korea
Bishop John Schol recently joined bishops of the Korean Methodist Church (KMC) in a special tribute to the first Methodist missionary to Korea, who arrived there on Easter morning in 1885, 136 years ago. There are 1.5 million Korean Methodists in …
Group gets immersion in Native history, concerns
The Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference offered visitors from nine states a deep dive into Native American ministries and challenges. Read about immersion experience.
December webinar series on climate justice
Following the recent U.N. Climate Change Conference in Scotland, a UM agency will host a Climate Justice webinar series in December. Read press release.