By John W. Coleman Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Eastern PA Conference Disaster Response Ministry has been sharing information about government resources with Bishop Peggy Johnson and her Cabinet since the U.S. outbreak began in March. Now the ministry …
Eastern PA UMC Youth Ministry in Covid-19 and Beyond – Reopening Guidelines
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More readers are reading about race, especially children
By John W. Coleman More and more people—especially White people—are reading about race and racism. Some popular books—like Ibram X. Kendi’s How to Be an Antiracist—are sold out and being back-ordered. More books on the topic are being published and purchased, …
Volunteers help Gilberton recover from flooding, but more aid is needed
Responding to major flood damage in the Schuylkill County borough of Gilberton, Eastern PA Conference Bishop Peggy Johnson and more than 30 other volunteers came to help Saturday morning, June 20. They met at Gilberton UMC and then moved among …
Racial groups speak out against racist oppression, violence
Three racial groups in the Eastern PA Conference have released anti-racism advocacy statements calling for an end to systemic oppression and violence against Black U.S. citizens, especially by police officers. The statements—by Philadelphia Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR), the Latino Commission and the Whites …
Latino Commission Letter to BMCR Familia en Cristo
The Latino Commission’s June 17 letter laments “the tragic and senseless murders” of the most recent victims of racial violence against Black citizens. Their letter names “our brothers George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, our sister Breonna Taylor, and Rayshard Brooks,” citing “the reality …
United Methodists Set to Unveil “Dismantling Racism” Initiative
United Methodist CommunicationsOffice of Public Information FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 16, 2020 United Methodists Set to Unveil “Dismantling Racism” Initiative Nashville, Tennessee: United Methodist Church leaders will launch a plan of action to galvanize church members and others to actively stand …
After the Dust Settles: A BMCR conversation on what’s next
A Phila. BMCR conversation for caucus members and guests. “What’s Next?” for Black United Methodists after the current crisis of racial injustice protests. Zoom video-conference, June 15, at 6 PM.
Statement by Philadelphia Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR)
Statement by Philadelphia Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR)
NEJ, UMC bishops respond to crisis, pledging to oppose racism
Bishops of both The United Methodist Church and its Northeastern Jurisdiction have issued statements pledging—and calling on United Methodists to pledge—solidarity with others protesting systemic racism and racial violence committed by police and others against Black people. The Northeastern Jurisdiction …