A video sermon by Bishop Peggy Johnson. Script: One of my favorite songs that the Deaf choir at my former church ever performed was “Down by the Riverside.” They did it in sign language of course. ““Gonna lay down my burden, down by the riverside, down by the riverside…”
Tindley Temple featured in Philadelphia Tribune
Historic Tindley Temple UMC in Philadelphia, founded by gospel music pioneer the Rev. Charles Albert Tindley, was featured as the Philadelphia Tribune’s Church of the Week in its August 8, 2020, issue. The full-page (8-B) article “Tindley Temple United Methodist Church: …
Ministering with families in the ongoing pandemic
Children, youth and families are challenged by social upheaval and distance from their physical church. Here are practical suggestions for how congregations can meet their material, spiritual, and emotional needs. Learn more…
South District answers urgent call to aid Central Congo
The Eastern PA Conference’s South District is answering the urgent call to help people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) who are suffering from hunger and malnutrition made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. Responding to an appeal by the …
Mourning the Passing of Bishop John Yambasu
By Bishop Peggy A. Johnson The United Methodist Church family is in deep shock and grief at the report of the sudden death today of Bishop John Yambasu, the episcopal leader of the Sierra Leone Annual Conference. He died tragically in …
Camps are quiet but still doing creative ministry with needed support
By John W. Coleman A poignant silence has replaced children’s gleeful laughter and other daily sounds of summer fun at the Eastern PA Conference’s four Camp & Retreat Centers. Yet, they are still helping families celebrate the season in creative …
Register by Aug. 24 for Conference rules change session
Conference members to Annual Conference are required to register by August 24 to vote on August 26, at 6:30 PM, on proposed rule changes for the 2020 Annual Conference. Learn more…
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…
What does ‘peace’ mean in the Bible?
The Hebrew word “shalom” is translated as “peace” in the Bible, Yet, it does not mean calm, but rather, the result of right relationships with God, one another and creation. Read story.
‘When Home Hurts’
Conference to explore Domestic Violence and Families By John W. Coleman The Eastern PA Conference’s Domestic Violence Committee will focus on children and families when it presents its third annual Domestic Violence Seminar October 9-10. The two-part, virtual event will …