“For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for your welfare and not harm, to give you a future with hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11 NRSV Thanksgiving is the only holiday on which it is …
Passing the state budget is a justice issue
By Rev. David W. Brown, Deacon For months now, many of us throughout the state have been watching legislators in Harrisburg as they posture back and forth while negotiating a budget that was due for approval back in June. Now …
“October is a special time to say thanks to our pastors”
By Barbara A. Stein, Lay Leader, Salem UMC, Orwigsburg, PA October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Pastors should be appreciated all the time, not just for one month. Pray for your pastors, pay them well, and give them time and space …
“Serving amidst the papal frenzy”
When I was in seminary, I was one of those part-time students whose day job was spent writing jingles and ad campaigns in one of Philly’s ad agencies. I remember one of my more creative seminary professors gave us an …