By John W. Coleman Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. —Isaiah 60:1 There’s a lot happening in our area this Saturday, April 22, but no doubt, nothing will offer young people more …
Denman Evangelism Award Nominations Sought
When you experience God’s love, you want to share it with everyone! The United Methodist Foundation for Evangelism helps annual conferences annually honor extraordinary clergy, youth, and adult laypersons with the Harry Denman Evangelism Award for sharing with everyone God’s message of love through Jesus …
Conference leaders present new vision, mission statements
Eastern PA Conference leaders announced a new Vision Statement and Mission Statement in a letter to members April 11. They will present those statements formally to the 2017 Annual Conference in the Celebration of Connectional Ministries Report June 15. “United …
Latino group’s Holy Convocation to focus on immigration
The Eastern PA Conference Latino Commission will hold its annual Holy Convocation (Santo Convocacion) on Saturday, April 15, from 7 AM to 3 PM, at Buen Samaritano UMC (at West Chester UMC) in West Chester, Pa. With the theme “Cristo el Immigrante” (“Christ the Immigrant”), …
Pocono Plateau hosts NEJ UMVIM/UMCOR training academy
The Rev. Greg Ellis and other Eastern PA Conference mission volunteers are at Pocono Plateau Camp & Retreat Center hosting peers from across the Northeastern Jurisdiction this week. They are attending the NEJ’s combined UM Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) and …
More Rivers to Cross: Black caucus celebrates 50-year legacy
(Adapted from UMNS version) CINCINNATI—More than 400 members of The United Methodist Church’s African-American membership caucus celebrated the 50th anniversary of its earliest beginnings, even as many speakers addressed work that still needs to be done in fighting racism and inequity …
Network! Network! Network!
Remember the old axiom about the three most important considerations for buying real estate? It’s “Location! Location! Location!” As Coordinator of Congregational Development…
Vital Church Mergers event may lead to rebirth for churches
The Rev. Gordon Hendrickson’s job title at the Eastern PA Conference is Coordinator of Congregational Development. But it might as well be Evangelist of Congregational Development, so ardent is his crusade to spread the gospel of a more excellent way …
Bishop, UMs lead prayer vigil for detained ‘Berks Madres’
Bishop Peggy Johnson shared a message of hope and solidarity for Latina immigrant detainees at the Berks County Residential Center Sunday, March 12, surrounded by about 90 people who gathered to worship and witness for justice and mercy. The hour-long, …
‘Hearts on Fire’ gathering to promote justice, social holiness
Faithful Christians from around the Eastern PA Conference, whether committed to or just concerned about biblical and Wesleyan values of peace with justice, are invited to gather on Saturday, May 13, at Holy Cross UMC in Reading, Pa. There they …