Third in a three-part series: Global Migration Read part one here. Read part two here. From its founding, UMCOR has accompanied and served those who seek refuge and safety after fleeing their homes or home countries for a better life. Today, UMCOR …
Guidance for sexual harassment survivors
Too many times, Becky Posey Williams has seen it happen. A United Methodist woman contacts her in a panic because a meeting about her sexual harassment claim is approaching and she feels overwhelmed. Williams, senior director of sexual ethics and …
‘Church for nerds’ builds community without a building
“Nerd” Nate, Pastor of the Church for Nerds (as he affectionately titles himself) is coming to EPAUMC on Dec. 2, at 9:30 to 11 AM, via Zoom. Register
Nathan Webb is a Provisional Elder in the UMC’s Western North Carolina Conference. He planted Checkpoint Church, the church for nerds, geeks, and gamers. Checkpoint is a digital-first, currently digital-only church plant that is taking root on Twitch, Discord, and YouTube.
Impact-ful pastor to teach ‘Doing Church Differently’
2021 EPAUMC Faith-Sharing Seminar, Oct. 23 Learn to rethink your evangelism model and connect more with people and communities in innovative ways to share the love of Christ! Impact Church DCD (Doing Church Differently™ ) is a model that “redefines the church …
Pocono Plateau celebrates 75 years; Gretna Glen hosts Wilderness Explorers
Pocono Plateau celebrates 75 years, invites work teams Pocono Plateau will celebrate its 75th Anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 13. Come for the day and enjoy the beauty of the Plateau, beginning at 10 AM for those interested in hiking, fishing …
Domestic Violence webinar to offer insights about underserved victims and the church
Presenters at the Eastern PA Conference Domestic Violence webinar, Oct. 15-16, will share first-hand knowledge and experience about how this national problem affects marginalized and underserved communities, especially in the current climate of deadly violence overtaking so many communities. The …
Kenneth Rowe, Methodist historian, dies at 84
A major chronicler of Methodist history, Kenneth Rowe was an author, professor, librarian, archivist and bibliographer committed to telling the church whole story. Read More
Church needs aid to stop rodent invasion in preschool yard
Bright Future Academy, a small but active and essential child development center located at El Mesias United Methodist Church in North Philadelphia’s Kensington community, is described as a blessing to both the church and its mostly Hispanic community. But it …
UMC leaders share important information for churches sponsoring Scout troops
United Methodist churches that have sponsored Boy Scout troops can expect to receive a “disclosure statement package” from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) regarding its pending bankruptcy proceeding in the near future. The mailing seeks to summarize for chartered organizations how the …
Bishop’s spouse transitions to be trans woman
Because she wants to be a witness to others on a similar journey, the Rev. Mary Johnson is beginning to share the story of her transition from the Rev. Michael Johnson and her choice to live fully as the person she said God created her to be. She is the spouse of retired Bishop Peggy Johnson…