Children facing their first days in school can take comfort knowing that God is with us every moment and we can look for God’s love in others.
Program to feed the hungry while reducing food waste
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Reverend Whymon Simmons made an unexpected run to the grocery store Thursday. He got a call saying they had a truck full of food that would otherwise to go waste. Instead, he’ll take the donated food to …
Bethlehem church sends kids back to school with new backpacks, supplies, haircuts
By JENNIFER SHEEHANTHE MORNING CALL |AUG 17, 2019 The upcoming school year promises to be a big one for 11-year-old Eliany Faulcon. With elementary school in the rear view mirror, Eliany will start sixth grade at East Hills Middle School in Bethlehem …
July 2019 EPA Financial Update
Dear Conference, Below for your information is an overview of the EPA financial data for the period through July 31, 2019. Connectional Ministries Fund Church giving for the Connectional Ministries Fund (CMF) was $1,936,431 through July 2019. Local church giving …
Summer 2019 NEWSpirit now online!
The Summer 2019 issue of NEWSpirit is now online for all to read and share. Inside this issue: 2019 Annual Conference photo collage and coverage, “New UMC separation plans emerge for 2020,” upcoming events, and more!
New UMC separation plans emerge for 2020
Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. —Matthew 12:25 No doubt many have considered how Jesus’ warning might relate to The United Methodist Church in its current, critical …
Celebrating Our Cultures: Join us Sept. 7!
Join the Commission on Religion and Race at a family picnic/cookout at Innabah Sept. 7 primarily but not exclusively for people of color to enjoy fellowship and intercultural sharing with each other. Learn more…
What to expect at General Conference 2020
With the benefit of 20/20 hindsight, organizers hope to improve proceedings at General Conference 2020. Among the adjustments that delegates can expect are stricter requirements for their credentials after an investigation…
ERT (Early Response Team) training, Sept. 21
The Eastern PA Conference Disaster Response Ministry (DRM) will sponsor a Emergency Response Team training on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 8 AM to 4 PM, at Grove UMC, 490 W Boot Road, West Chester, PA. Register now. The early fall training …
The EPA Conference Loan Fund has re-opened for investors
The EPA Conference Loan Fund which offers certificates of deposit for investment is now open. Each investor receives a Certificate of Participation from the Loan Fund certifying that the named investor has made an investment of a specific amount in …