As the COVID-19 pandemic wanes, more churches are planning, preparing or just pondering steps to take to fully, safely and effectively reopen in the coming months. And many of their leaders are seeking answers to persistent questions—especially when, where and …
Native American caucus calls for Day of Truth and Repentance, Oct. 6
The Native American International Caucus of the United Methodist Church (NAIC) has issued “A Call to Truth Telling and Repentance,” asking UM bishops and conferences to make Oct. 6 “A Day of Truth and Repentance for Our Children.” NAIC (http://www.naicumc.com/ …
Global Ministries Team Update: Update – 07/20/2021
Global Ministries Team Chairperson: Barbara E. Drake Report submitted by: Barbara E. Drake Email: bedrake15@aol.com Phone: (610) 446-1394 Date submitted: 07/20/2021 Recent Events & Activities The Global Ministries Team decided to use $2000 of its budget to help feed hungry …
Prison Ministry and Restorative Justice Report: July 2021 report – 07/19/2021
Prison Ministry and Restorative Justice Chairperson: Marilyn Schneider Report submitted by: Marilyn Schneider Email: mschneider2222@gmail.com Phone: (610) 578-0446 Date submitted: 07/19/2021 Recent Events & Activities Provided Tools for ministry workshop on March 13: “Prison Ministry and Restorative Justice: Hearing the …
Congregational Development Team Report: Congregational Development Team Report – 7/19/21 – 07/19/2021
Congregational Development Team Chairperson: Lloyd Speer & Suzette James Report submitted by: Lloyd Speer Email: lfspeer3@comcast.net Phone: (717) 418-3739 Date submitted: 07/19/2021 Recent Events & Activities Book Club Zoom Sessions Last year, CDT began to offer a quarterly conference wide …
Communications Resource Team Newspaper: NEWSpirit Newspaper, Spring 2021 Issue – 07/19/2021
Communications Resource Team Chairperson: Rev. John Bletsch Report submitted by: John Coleman Email: jcoleman@epaumc.org Phone: (443) 745-5654 Date submitted: 07/19/2021 Recent Events & Activities NEWSpirit Newspaper VIEW THE LATEST ISSUE: SPRING 2021
Communications Resource Team New Ministry: Dismantling Racism (DR) Facebook Group Page – 07/19/2021
Communications Resource Team Chairperson: Rev. John Bletsch Report submitted by: John Coleman Email: jcoleman@epaumc.org Phone: (443) 745-5654 Date submitted: 07/19/2021 Recent Events & Activities NEW Dismantling Racism (DR) Facebook Group Page Launch: June 15, 2021 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1268658306921870 Ownership: EPAC Commission on …
Commission on Religion and Race Report: Update – 07/16/2021
Commission on Religion and Race Chairperson: Rev Susan Worrell Rev Alicia Juliá-Stanley Report submitted by: Rev Alicia Juliá-Stanley Email: rev87mom@gmail.com Phone: (717) 306-8092 Date submitted: 07/16/2021 Recent Events & Activities Sponsored- and facilitated the Caste CDT book study- Jan 23-Feb …
Christmas in July at Grace Cafe
“It’s time to beat the heat and get into the holiday spirit with Christmas in July at Grace Cafe, a ministry of Arch Street UMC” says Kristi Painter, Coordinator of Programming at Arch Street UMC’s new partner nonprofit, The Center Philadelphia. Grace …
Churches respond to gun violence crisis via public witness
According to the Philadelphia gun violence and prevention report, there were at least 896 nonfatal and 247 fatal shootings this year as of July 7, including 224 people shot just last month. That is an increase of more than 34% …