The Rev. Jeremy Wicks has served as a police chaplain, a reserve police officer and a Black Lives Matter organizer. He sees no contradiction in any of these roles. “In my heart, I honestly believe…
Lawson: Black Lives Matter a religious movement
As a young man, the Rev. James Lawson was chosen by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to train young civil rights peacemakers to fight racism with love and respect — to step into the fray and say, “I follow Jesus.”
Youth Rally moves online to Zoom, Aug. 21-22
Rally to feature dynamic music, messages and meeting of young minds By the Rev. David PiltzCoordinator of Eastern PA Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM) Due the COVID-19 pandemic the Eastern PA Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM) has decided …
CONFERENCIA ANUAL DE DISTRITO POR PRIMERA VEZ EN LA HISTORIA SE REUNIRA EN LINEA (electrónicamente)
Cuidadosamente se ha planificado paso por paso. Por John W. Coleman Debido a las restricciones en curso en las grandes reuniones, causadas por la pandemia de COVID-19, la Conferencia Anual del Este de Pensilvania 2020 y sus cuatro Conferencias de …
NEJ Deaf Ministry Virtual Summit, August 8
Grace UMC in Philadelphia will host the Northeastern Jurisdiction Deaf Ministry Virtual Summit via Zoom on Saturday, August 8, from 3 to 5 PM. The theme is “I Am Redeemed.” Included are a brief worship service, plus…
More aid, volunteers needed to help Gilberton recover from flooding
The Eastern PA Conference is seeking more donations to help with flood recovery efforts in Gilberton, PA. Funds may be sent to the Conference Treasurer’s Office, Eastern PA Conference, PO Box 820, Valley Forge PA 19482. Please use the Disaster …
Reactions to three triumphs for Native American rights, respect
Leaders of the Eastern PA Conference Committee on Native American Ministries (CONAM) commented on three recent historic actions favorable to Native American justice concerns…
Historic 2020 Annual, District conferences to meet mostly online
Careful, step by step planning involved By John W. Coleman Because of ongoing restrictions on large gatherings, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Eastern PA Annual Conference and its four District Conferences will all meet not in person but …
The Power of a Letter
Long ago, an African American teenager from Troy, Alabama, wrote a letter that would help change his life forever. His name was John Robert Lewis and the letter was sent to a pastor by the name of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Young Lewis was inspired…
Training will help youth leaders teach racial reconciliation
Youth ministry leaders across the Eastern PA Conference can learn how to teach their youth groups about racial reconciliation, using biblical and theological insights, during a timely Zoom video-conference training event on Saturday, July 25, from 10 AM to 1 PM. Leading Racial …