Juneteenth now a federal holiday
Church leads Chester celebration

The U.S. Congress this week approved a bill to make June 19 a national holiday to celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day. Although arguably misnamed, the bill, which celebrates national freedom not independence, was signed into law by President Joe Biden today, June 17.

Connecting with people through prayer

A simple question changed the Rev. Jacqui King’s entire approach to prayer. It started one morning when the United Methodist pastor was in line at a busy counter outside Nashville International Airport. The man checking in bags was smiling and …

May 2021 EPA Financial Update

Connectional Ministries Fund Church giving for the Connectional Ministries Fund (CMF) was $1,326,001 through May 2021. Local church giving to CMF was $108 thousand more than budget and $154 thousand more than May 2020.  Expenses through May 2021 were $1,016,255 …

Radnor UMC gives historic church to AME congregation

By John W. Coleman (Story and photos) (View more photos of this historic occasion in our Flickr photo album Radnor UMC Property Transfer to St. John AMEC) The pews at Radnor UMC in Bryn Mawr were nearly full—a rare sight—and …

Two churches to dedicate new places for new people

After long waits, two churches just 13 miles apart—The Garden Church in Lansdowne and El Buen Samaritano UMC in Gradyville—will hold special services to dedicate their new homes this Sunday, June 13. And they will look forward to using their …

Workshops on Cemetery Care, Parsonage Practices

The Mid-Atlantic UM Foundation will offer two vibrant & informative training sessions for local church leaders on important (and sometimes insufficiently understood) areas of property ownership & management: Cemetery Care and Parsonage Practices— selling or renting.  Please enroll appropriate leaders …

Hanke looks back at UM Men tenure

This week, and every week, thousands of United Methodist men will reflect online and out loud on how well they are living out their faith. This ongoing communication with their peers will continue long after Gilbert C. Hanke retires as …

Engaging the Community for Social Transformation

A new monthly webinar series, Engaging the Community for Social Transformation, is set to begin Thursday, June 24, from 11 a.m. to noon CDT. Are you seeking ways your congregation can more fully engage your community and work for justice? Are you …