By John W. Coleman More than 600 African American United Methodists from around the Northeastern Jurisdiction convened Jan. 11 in Philadelphia to learn about controversial changes being proposed to the denomination’s 2020 legislative General Conference (GC2020). Now, more such events …
PA bishops support LGBT civil rights act
Bishop Jeremiah Park, leader of the Susquehanna Conference, will join other speakers calling for civil rights protection for LGBT persons at a news conference in the Pennsylvania State Capitol building on Monday, Feb. 3 at 12 noon. The news conference …
Help your church prepare for General Conference
How to get your church ready for GC2020? Pray. Get trustworthy information. Learn the process. Participate in conversations. Build trust…
True Justice: Seeking Equal Justice for People and Communities of Color
Use this New Bulletin Insert! A Film Showing, Discussion and Action Planning for Change…
Beware the Sin of Anti-Semitism
World leaders gathered for a ceremony at the former concentration camp and human extermination center Auschwitz on Monday, Jan. 27. They came to commemorate the 75th anniversary…
Courage
As we commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. over the past week, I have pondered his life and witness, and the word “courage” comes to mind. Dr. King had incredible courage to lead the Civil Rights movement that ultimately…
Jan. 25: Dismantling Racism Level II Workshop
Recognizing and Responding to Microaggression The Eastern PA Conference Healing the Wounds of Racism Commission will…
Spanish Workshops Offered at North District Tools for Ministry by EPA Council on Latino Plan Ministries
The North District Tools for Ministry on March 7, 2020 will host the Conference Council on Latino Plan & Ministries workshops. Each workshop is open to everyone in the conference and will run during both sessions 1 and 2 beginning at 9:30 am. …
Carson-Simpson Farm hires new director
The Conference Camping Board has hired Jonathan Curtis as Carson Simpson Farm Christian Center’s new Director, after a lengthy search. Curtis grew up locally in Warminster, and his wife Jessica was raised in Berks County. They met as students at …