Get ready for your 2025 charge conference!

As we squeeze the last few precious weeks out of the summer season, it is again time to pull together what is needed for this year’s charge conferences. Here’s what you need to know. Paperwork deadlines have changed this year …

Property & Liability Program: ChurchCompass Portal

Visit the new EHD Insurance ChurchCompass Portal:  www.churchcompass.ehdinsurance.com Engle-Hambright & Davies, Inc.350 Eagleview Blvd.Suite 110Exton, PA 19341Toll-free: 1-800-627-3732Facsimile: 610-280-0703 Tyler KurtzAccount ExecutiveTKurtz@ehdinsurance.comToll-free: 1-800-627-3732 ext. 4259

For anyone who needs a little help ‘practicing hope’

“Hope is something that we need to practice our whole lives, and especially now,” proclaimed Darlene DiDomineck, Deaconess and Executive Director of The Center Philadelphia. She was referring to the UWF study theme for this year, “Practicing Hope Together.” Through …

Healing from the Trauma of Domestic Violence

On Saturday October 26th EPA is sponsoring a Domestic Violence Awareness workshop. Two survivors will share their stories and then Rev. Neelley Hicks, a UMC pastor will facilitate a conversation to equip faith leaders with the tools they need to …

Clergy gather for monthly spiritual retreat  

On Wednesday September 4th clergy gathered for an afternoon of spiritual retreat, rest, and renewal. Arriving on the scene with the retreat underway, it was immediately apparent that something sacred was happening. The air itself felt softer, gentler. The pace …

A Conversation with Rev. Zach Hopple, UM Earthkeeper

From the comfort of air-conditioned offices on one of the hottest days of summer, the Rev. Zach Hopple and I chatted about the UM Global Ministries’ Earthkeeper program and how the church can be better stewards of creation. This interview …