Churches can help foster healing through peer groups October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. And Triumph Over Trauma is a support-group remedy that is helping survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse find healing for their bodies, minds and …
EPA honors churches, leaders for the fruit they bear
“Be purposeful and fruitful.” That creative challenge is in the last line of Bishop John Schol’s April 4 essay titled “ Direction: A Key Ingredient for Successful Leadership – Part 2: Mission.” He reminds us of the Eastern PA Conference’s mission: “Recruit …
Domestic Violence webinar to offer insights about underserved victims and the church
Presenters at the Eastern PA Conference Domestic Violence webinar, Oct. 15-16, will share first-hand knowledge and experience about how this national problem affects marginalized and underserved communities, especially in the current climate of deadly violence overtaking so many communities. The …
Observing Mental Health Awareness Month
In the United States, May is observed as Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a perfect time to talk about mental health/mental illness in your congregation! You might consider mentioning in the pastoral prayer that many of us face mental …
More than a large print bulletin and a ramp: How to Serve with People of All Abilities
Watch the recording. Many congregations and faith communities have taken the opportunity to think differently about worship and mission during COVIDtide. For many people with disabilities, this has given new occasions to involved in new ways. Join us for a …
COVID-19 Resources for Disability Ministry
The DisAbility Ministries Committee of the UMC has developed resources to help congregations be inclusive of people with disabilities as they switch to meeting online and doing things differently. These were linked in our most recent newsletter. Deaconess Lynn Swedberg, …
UM Committee on Deaf and Hard of Hearing Ministries – August 2019 Newsletter
August 2019 Newsletter PDF August 2019 Newsletter PDF – LARGE PRINT
Deaf ministries navigate COVID-19 challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic has meant challenges and opportunities for many religious groups, including United Methodists engaged in Deaf ministries. Several Eastern PA leaders and churches are featured in a new article. Learn more…
Putting out welcome mats for Palm Sunday worship
While churches traditionally welcome special guests for worship on Easter, or Resurrection Sunday, that welcome is happening a week sooner for some of our congregations. And that seems appropriate, since Jesus, the reason for the season, was boisterously welcomed with …
Disability Awareness Sunday is Jan. 14
The Eastern PA Conference’s Disability Ministries Committee urges churches to celebrate Disability Awareness Sunday Jan. 14 or on a more convenient date. The UMC’s Book of Discipline calls for every conference and church to celebrate…
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