Sandra Cianciulli, who co-chairs the Eastern PA Conference’s Committee on Native American Ministry (CONAM), will speak to students and faculty at West Virginia University August 5-6 about the former industrial boarding schools where many thousands of Native American children and …
Reopened summer camps enjoy ‘homecoming’
We’re just weeks from the end of Summer Camp at our four Eastern PA Camp and Retreat Centers—which is too soon for many. This has been an historic season after last year’s heartbreaking cancelation. And the families, children and youth, …
Register now for our 2-part Laity Academy: Online August 6-7; Onsite Oct. 1-2
The Eastern PA Conference’s 2021 Laity Academy is like a smart restaurant adapting its business to COVID pandemic life. This year the annual lay training event that offers nourishment for the mind and soul, will feed its flock in two …
Attend Post Pandemic Pondering & Planning, August 2
As the COVID-19 pandemic wanes, more churches are planning, preparing or just pondering steps to take to fully, safely and effectively reopen in the coming months. And many of their leaders are seeking answers to persistent questions—especially when, where and …
Native American caucus calls for Day of Truth and Repentance, Oct. 6
The Native American International Caucus of the United Methodist Church (NAIC) has issued “A Call to Truth Telling and Repentance,” asking UM bishops and conferences to make Oct. 6 “A Day of Truth and Repentance for Our Children.” NAIC (http://www.naicumc.com/ …
Where to worship online
United Methodist Communications lists on its “Where to worship online” web page information and access links to UM churches around the nation and in the Philippines offering online worship services. While Pennsylvania is included, we count only about 10 churches …
Death and Resurrection Series
What happens when we die? What happens next? Is there life after our lives here on earth, and what will it be like? And how do we honor the life and memory of those who have died? These are questions nearly …
Bishop’s retirement inspires sentiments, souvenirs
Join the big farewell fete on Zoom July 26, 6:30 PM As she nears retirement at the end of August, Bishop Peggy Johnson and the Eastern PA Conference are saying their grateful goodbyes to one another. Aside from final guest-preaching …
Christmas in July at Grace Cafe
“It’s time to beat the heat and get into the holiday spirit with Christmas in July at Grace Cafe, a ministry of Arch Street UMC” says Kristi Painter, Coordinator of Programming at Arch Street UMC’s new partner nonprofit, The Center Philadelphia. Grace …
Looking back to move forward
Historic St. George’s UMC in Philadelphia is featured in a national UMCom story about four historic congregations with deep roots in their communities that are living a new story. “Their histories are informing their ministries today and their plans for …