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Good leadership requires challenge, failure, practice
You have probably heard the saying “practice makes perfect.” There is a lot of truth to that. Of course, if you are practicing the wrong thing, you may be perfecting the opposite of what you are trying to achieve…
New Conference Lay Leader nominations sought
As David Koch concludes his second four-year term as Eastern PA Conference Lay Leader, the Conference Board of Lay Ministry is seeking willing, qualified and service-oriented nominees to succeed him in 2022-2026. “All persons are urged to prayerfully consider this …
Former pastor sentenced for 2018 child pornography crimes
The Rev. Jody Sambrick, 61, an Eastern Pennsylvania Conference clergy member arrested for possessing child pornography in 2018, was sentenced this week to one-to-two years in prison plus eight years of probation upon his release. Sambrick, who is on leave …
Preserving Black church history
Consider an African proverb: “If the lion does not tell its story, the hunter will always be the hero.” “Persons who are depressed and oppressed have a tendency not to tell their story,” said retired Bishop Forrest Stith, who played …
What do you know about Epiphany?
Did you know the word “epiphany” not only means an “a-ha!” moment, but also refers to an ancient church holiday celebrated on January 6? In this video, learn how a single celestially-guided voyage, which led magi to Baby Jesus, was an …
Be the hope that others need
Is anyone among you suffering? Then you must pray. -James 5:13
Today in Philadelphia, there was a *tragic house fire in which at least 13 people died, seven of whom were children. I call on all United Methodists to pray…
Latino Commission celebrates growth, new ministries in 2021
Members of the Eastern PA Conference Latino Commission celebrated Christmas together Dec. 4, as families enjoyed feasting and fellowship, music and mirth, worship and witnessing to their faith. The Rev. Luky Cotto, Latino Ministries coordinator, was sadly unable to join …
2021: Notable church members remembered
United Methodists over the past 12 months have marked the passing of influential church leaders, the inventor of a beloved children’s toy, and the woman believed to be the last remaining U.S. Civil War widow. Here are 39 remembrances, listed in order of date of death.