Join The Philadelphia UM Mass Choir on Saturday, December 15th, 5 PM – 7 PM, at Mother African Zoar for their Annual Christmas Concert. There will be a freewill offering that will benefit the Black Methodist Church for Renewal (BMCR) Youth …
Christmas carols: “Above all sing spiritually”
As you turn the pages of The United Methodist Hymnal during December, often you will end up singing some of the most popular Christmas carols ever composed… Learn more…
Poll shows church’s shifting views of alcohol
A bit of religious humor: What is the difference between a Baptist and a Methodist? A Methodist will say “howdy” when he sees you in the liquor store. A new study… Read more…
District working to fund children’s eye care in Congo
The South District’s is raising $50,000 to provide ophthalmological eye care for children at the new Pediatric Clinic in Mpasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC); and they are just $6,000 from their goal. The clinic is now equipped to …
Prayer for People Living with HIV/AIDS
World AIDS Day is Dec. 1. A reflection reminds us all to fight the stigma and stand with those who have HIV.
“Together with love, we can end this epidemic.” View
Homecoming: A Thanksgiving homily
Home-goings and homecomings. That’s what Thanksgiving is about for many people. Many will travel home or welcome family and friends home this week. The profound gratitude we feel for home and for reuniting with loved ones, are a big part …
Domestiv Violence: The Faith Community Responds
The new Eastern PA Conference Domestic Violence Committee sponsored its first seminar, Domestic Violence: The Faith Community Responds, Nov. 17, 2018, at West Lawn UMC. The Rev. Lydia Mulkey (right), from FaithTrust Institute, keynoted the event and taught one of …
Support higher education on UM Student Day
Through the Student Day offering we bring hope to the lives of young United Methodists pursuing their educational goals and faith journeys. Please give generously to help our students. Learn more…
“Emotional Intelligence & You,” December 1
Where: Christ UMC Lansdale. Cost: $10. Program sponsored by CORR and the EPA Conference Office. Presenters: The Rev. Dr. Anita Powell, Pastor David Piltz. 0.6 CEUs.
October 2018 EPA Financial Update
Dear Conference, Below for your information is an overview of the EPA financial data for the period through October 31, 2018. Connectional Ministries Fund Church giving for the Connectional Ministries Fund (CMF) was $2,797,190 through October 2018. Local church giving …