Grieving the death of a loved one can become a healing journey when shared with others, and at least two United Methodist churches in Eastern PA are helping members and neighbors to take that journey together. Grove UMC in West …
Cabinet updates COVID response recommendations
The EPAUMC Cabinet has updated its COVID response recommendations for churches by advising them to observe their local county or city guidelines regarding safe attendance at events and wearing of masks. Health protection mandates have ended, as the pandemic has …
Bishops, others denounce WCA’s vaccine plan
Virus, visas pose dual challenges to global General Conference Story updated Jan. 20 to include additional statements from bishops, the Love Your Neighbor Coalition and WCA’s Africa coordinator. United Methodist bishops and other church leaders are raising alarm bells about …
Best Safety Practices during Increasing COVID Transmission
As of January 4, 2022, the Eastern PA Conference Office will be on modified lockdown, out of an abundance of caution for our staff due to the ongoing Omicron wave of COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County and beyond. Most staff will continue their …
Church exits, COVID lead to steep budget cuts
What does a predicted denominational split and an unpredictable pandemic mean for The United Methodist Church’s bottom line? The General Council on Finance and Administration board grappled with that question as members revisited the denomination-wide budget that will go before …
Bishops take on climate, finances, vaccines
Over a busy three and half hours, United Methodist bishops spent the last day of their fall online meeting making a range of decisions on church life and global challenges. The Council of Bishops on Nov. 5 affirmed a denomination-wide …
“Churches Emerging from the Pandemic” (Event Recording)
Webinar with Mike Bonem – September 18, 2021 View the recording. Mike Bonem’s website: https://mikebonem.com/
Leading amid mask and vaccine controversy
How can we be God’s ambassadors in the tension of our division over vaccines and mask-wearing during the pandemic? Read commentary
COVID-19 vaccination named missional priority
A United Methodist leadership body declared increasing vaccinations against COVID-19 a denomination-wide “missional priority.” Read story
Despite Ebola lessons, COVID-19 challenges Africans
Health officials across Africa are struggling to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, despite lessons learned in the fight against Ebola. As with the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa, they are striving to overcome public skepticism and other barriers, but they …