On Jan. 19, across our UMC connection, we come together to help bridge the gap between church and community by participating in the Human Relations Day offering.
Bishop’s Video for the New Year 2020
“Go for the Gold” (Adapted from a video script by Bishop Peggy A. Johnson) Many of us make New Year’s resolutions in January every year. Health clubs and diet plans abound; but often we forget…
Haciendo justicia, amando la misericordia para nuestros vecinos
Por John W. Coleman Cuando “Mariana” de 6 años vino de Guatemala con su tía y primo este año para encontrarse con su mamá en Warrington, Pa., fue separada por funcionarios de Inmigración y Aduana (ICE) en el borde suroeste …
La Conferencia Anual 2020 se enfocará en alcanzar afuera y extenderse hacia adelante
Por John W. Coleman “Envolviéndose en las Comunidades para Cristo” será el tema que permeará la Conferencia Anual del Este de Pensilvania en el 2020, Junio 18-20. Regresamos al Greater Philadelphia Expo Center en Oaks, Pa., la sesión anual se …
Evelyn Kent Clark appointed to South District superintendency
Bishop Peggy A. Johnson would like to announce the appointment of the Rev. Evelyn Kent Clark as the Superintendent of the South District of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference effective July 1, 2020. She follows the Rev. Dawn Taylor-Storm who will …
Immigration legal aid comes to Delaware Valley
Justice For Our Neighbors of the Delaware Valley (Delaware Valley JFON) is a new non-profit immigration ministry located at Historic St. George’s UMC in Philadelphia that serves migrant communities in Southeastern PA, Southern New Jersey, Delaware and the Eastern Shore of …
Palmer Seminary Honors Bishop Fisher with New Scholarships
Palmer Theological Seminary announces the inauguration of the Bishop Violet Fisher Scholarship for students from the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference and the Peninsula Delaware Conference of the United Methodist Church. One 75% tuition and one 50% tuition scholarship will be available …
News from our Camp & Retreat Centers
Carson Simpson Farm to get new Executive Director Carson Simpson Farm Christian Center will soon receive a new Camp Director. Ray Neitz recently retired from that role and Meg Neitz retired as Program Director, both after more than two decades …
November 2019 EPA Financial Update
Connectional Ministries Fund Church giving for the Connectional Ministries Fund (CMF) was $3,013,902 through November 2019. Local church giving to CMF was $290 thousand more than budget and $100 thousand less than November 2018. Expenses through November 2019 was $2,489,231 …
Hope will blossom
As we light Advent wreath candles while also holding global talks on climate change, we are reminded of God’s redemptive light that dispels the darkness and offers hope to our world. Learn more…