On Jan. 20, 2019, United Methodists will celebrate Human Relations Day, when we call on churches to help every one of God’s children realize their potential in relationship with others. Three recipient programs need our help to continue nurturing at-risk …
UMs release State of the Church Report
A new UMC State of the Church report, finds our worldwide membership and ministries thriving, as we seek to become a truly global church. Learn more. Read the entire report.
Laity to learn church leadership skills, Jan. 19
The West District welcomes all to attend Equipping Church Leaders, a laity training event Jan. 19, from 8:30 to 11:30 AM. The location is Faith UMC in Manheim Township, 1290 Fruitville Pike (enter from Koser Road), in Lititz, Pa. The …
Whites Confronting Racism Workshops
Program Summary: The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference is committed to dismantling racism. An intensive program to train 18 white (European American), clergy leaders to enhance the anti-racism work in the EPC is proposed. Program organizers will recruit highly committed clergy who …
UMs support sojourners seeking asylum
As “caravans” of several thousand Central American asylum-seekers join thousands more undocumented immigrants in their persistent quest for U.S. residency, many religious groups, among them United Methodists, are on the southwest border and beyond extending mercy and rallying to their …
Cabinet workday joins labor of love at Cornwells UMC
Bishop Peggy Johnson brought her Cabinet to Cornwells UMC at Cornwell Heights in Bensalem for its annual “workday” in the mission field Nov. 29. The workday, held during or around Advent season, engages the bishop and her district superintendents each …
Clergy and candidacy mentors to be trained Dec. 13, 2018
Conference-wide training will be offered to all clergy in full connection (including part-time local pastors who have completed the course of study) at Wesley UMC…
Philadelphia UM Mass Choir Christmas Concert
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…