At five district meetings, 9/23 to 10/2, Bishop Peggy Johnson will urge churches to engage their communities in outreach for Christ and also discuss General Conference 2020 concerns.
Turning to God in Days of Trouble
Life brings good days and bad. But God is always there to comfort us. On days that end in “why,” this prayer reminds us of God’s constant presence in our lives.
Why do many churches have red doors?
The centuries-old tradition of red church doors may symbolize the sacrificial blood of Christ, or Christians martyred for their faith, or the Holy Spirit. It may also signal a refuge for safety. Learn more…
Remembering 9/11
Greetings in Christ Jesus. Last evening, it was my privilege to participate in an interfaith prayer service commemorating 9/11. I found it meaningful and moving to be with people of goodwill–driven by faith to cross barriers real and perceived — to …
First church in Africa becomes reconciling
A 180-member United Methodist church in Kenya unanimously voted to identify as reconciling and join the Reconciling Ministries Network—making it the first African congregation to do so. Learn more…
Hopewell UMC’s “Planting Seeds for Ministry Growth,” 9/21
Transformative leadership training for lay and clergy, designed to empower local congregations. Keynote Speaker: Jen Hatmaker, American Christian author. Worship Leader: Dr. Tony Compolo.
It’s time to make a plan for World Communion Sunday
“I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives in you.” — 2 Timothy 1:5 NRSV United Methodists will join Christians of different …
UMCOR responding to Hurricane Dorian’s destruction
UMCOR starts efforts for Bahamas relief UPDATE: Read a new report on destruction caused by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas and initial disaster relief efforts by UMCOR and the Bahamas Conference of the Methodist Church After attacking Florida with less-than-feared fury but triggering …
Finding a Home and a Higher Purpose
Frederick Uy, accepted by 25 prestigious universities and offered $1 million in scholarships, chose to attend Claflin University, a Black College Fund institution. Here’s why. Read the article at gbhem.org
Latino Camp celebrates faith, family, fun
Nearly 75 children and youth, from 3rd to 12th-graders, came from Latino churches across the Eastern PA Conference to revel in learning, laughter, love of nature, lessons of life, heart-lifting worship and loads of fun at Latino Camp June 30 …