The Rev. Scott Friedgen-Veitch, of Haws Avenue UMC in Norristown, speaks with Pilar Molina, whose detained husband faced an immigration interview April 10 that may lead to his deportation or …
Bishop’s statement on surrender of Frank Schaefer’s ministerial credentials
The Rev. Frank Schaefer, an EPA Conference pastor found guilty in a church trial of violating rules against clergy officiating at same-sex weddings and also of disobedience to the order …
EPA Conference BMCR members attend NEJ meeting
Members of the EPA Conference chapter of Black Methodists for Church Renewal were well represented at the 2013 Northeastern Jurisdiction annual meeting Dec. 13 at Queen’s Chapel UMC in Beltsville, …
Young adults attend 2013 Laity Academy
One Body, Many Parts: Young Adults discover spiritual gifts at Laity Academy By Britni Michelle Johnson As a youth growing up in the United Methodist Church, my weekends often consisted …
Reflections on the United Methodist Ministers with Disabilities after the July 10-12th Meeting
Bishop Peggy Johnson attended the Ministry with Persons with Disabilities meeting, July 10-12, with EPA representatives, Rev.Dave Goss (left) and Rev. Paul Crikelair (right). by Bishop Peggy Johnson How wonderful …
BUMP and BMCR award 2013 scholarships
STANDING PROUDLY TO SUPPORT OUR YOUTH, members of Philadelphia’s Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) and Black United Methodist Preachers (BUMP) pose with the 2013 BUMP/BMCR Scholarship winners and their …
Casa del Pueblo leads support for Imagine No Malaria
Pastor Luky Cotto helps children with prizes at Casa del Pueblo’s community fair, which raised $1000 for Imagine No Malaria. By Suzy Keenan* Members of Casa del Pueblo, a United …
New Vision UMC receives effective urban ministry award
New Vision UMC accepts the Kim Jefferson Award for effective urban ministry: (left to right) Elenor Davis, Jean Kershaw, Rev. Gregory Holston, and Anna Smith. The “Kim Jefferson Award” for …
Bishops to Oversee UMAdvocacyPA
Steve Drachler announced that changes are coming for UM Advocacy in PA, the advocacy arm of the three Pennsylvania annual conferences in the state capital. For 20 years UM Advocacy in …
Bishop Johnson takes part in border immersion with Council of Bishops
Bishop Johnson prayers during a service of communion as part of a border immersion with the Council of Bishops. As the United States Senate prepares to consider a major bill …