Eastern PA Conference Disaster Recovery Coordinator Bob Simcox is trying to assemble Early Response Teams to help residents of Gilberton rebound from last week’s catastrophic flooding. The high waters just began receding two days ago, making recovery efforts possible. Historic Gilberton UMC was spared mostly, but …
United Methodists Set to Unveil “Dismantling Racism” Initiative
United Methodist CommunicationsOffice of Public Information FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 16, 2020 United Methodists Set to Unveil “Dismantling Racism” Initiative Nashville, Tennessee: United Methodist Church leaders will launch a plan of action to galvanize church members and others to actively stand …
May 2020 EPA Financial Update
Connectional Ministries Fund Church giving for the Connectional Ministries Fund (CMF) was $1,171,627 through May 2020. Local church giving to CMF was $80 thousand less than budget and $224 thousand less than May 2019. The Annual Conference was approved for …
MARCHA LLAMA A LA IGLESIA GLOBAL PARA ERRADICAR EL RACISMO
MARCHA se solidariza con el movimiento Black Lives Matter en protesta en todo el mundo por las formas viciosas en que los miembros de la policía han tratado, herido y asesinado a las personas negras, y la aparente inmunidad que …
After the Dust Settles: A BMCR conversation on what’s next
A Phila. BMCR conversation for caucus members and guests. “What’s Next?” for Black United Methodists after the current crisis of racial injustice protests. Zoom video-conference, June 15, at 6 PM.
NEJ, UMC bishops respond to crisis, pledging to oppose racism
Bishops of both The United Methodist Church and its Northeastern Jurisdiction have issued statements pledging—and calling on United Methodists to pledge—solidarity with others protesting systemic racism and racial violence committed by police and others against Black people. The Northeastern Jurisdiction …
Pastoral Letter from the NEJ College of Bishops
A Pledge of Solidarity to Repent of Racism We, the College of Bishops of the Northeastern Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church, prayerfully stand with our pastors, members and churches during the aftermath of the recent deaths of unarmed African …
Aprendiendo de Noé mientras re-abrimos nuestros edificios
Mientras nos preparamos para el proceso lento y cauteloso de reabrir nuestras iglesias después de muchas semanas de reclusión, podemos encontrar algunos consejos útiles en la Palabra de Dios tomada de Génesis 6-9, el relato de Noé y el arca. …
New DSs get a preview of the work they will begin July 1
The Society for Human Resource Management defines onboarding as any process designed to “help new hires adjust to the social and performance aspects of their jobs so they can quickly become productive, contributing members of the organization.” Bishop Peggy Johnson …
NEWSpirit Newspaper Spring 2020 issue
The NEWSpirit Spring issue is on our website and ready to read and share. Eight colorful pages packed with information, insight and inspiration about people and ministries of our conference. Read on…