Spring 2020 Newsletter
BMCR focuses on separation plans, leadership views
Much of the annual meeting of the African American caucus of The United Methodist Church focused on major changes being proposed to the now-delayed General Conference, as well as the views of black church leaders…
Camps suspend spring events due to COVID-19
Friends, Camp and Retreat Ministry is a vital ministry of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church and will continue to serve our churches during this challenging time. Our shared mission, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the …
Lo que necesita saber sobre la enfermedad del coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
Lo que necesita saber sobre la enfermedad del coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
Conference to address traumatic stress from racism
By John W. Coleman The United Methodist Church’s Eastern PA Conference will offer an unusual workshop to address a timely topic that concerns many people of color in today’s highly charged racial climate: race-based traumatic stress. The conference’s Commission on …
Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Domestic Violence Committee Information Survey
The Eastern PA Conference Domestic Violence Committee wants to determine how we can best help leaders and churches address the serious problem of domestic and intimate-partner violence in their communities. If you or members of your church are involved or …
Dismantling Racism I, March 20-22
Register by March 6 for this potentially life-changing weekend training! Explore and help end the sin of racism, one heart at a time. Required for Pastors and CLMs in ministry. Learn more
UMCOR turns 80!
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” — Matthew 25:35, NRSV United Methodists will celebrate UMCOR Sunday on March 22, …
Call-to-Action Report for Annual Conference 2019
Call-to-Action Report for Annual Conference 2019
2 Confirmation Camps coming soon. All invited!
Scenic Gretna Glen and Pocono Plateau Camp & Retreat centers will both sponsor conference-wide youth confirmation retreats in the coming weeks. All church confirmation classes are invited to attend. Pocono Plateau’s retreat will begin on Friday, Feb. 28, at 7 PM …