The South District’s is raising $50,000 to provide ophthalmological eye care for children at the new Pediatric Clinic in Mpasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC); and they are just $6,000 from their goal. The clinic is now equipped to …
Bishop reviews Way Forward proposals at district town halls
“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” (Ephesians 4:3) After hymns were sung and scriptures were read, Bishop Peggy Johnson led off a series of five, well-attended town hall meetings in four …
District conferences lift up ministries, mission and milestones
Inspirational music and messages, prayers and praise reports, clergy comings and goings, important information-sharing and generous offerings for mission—these and other highlights filled the busy agendas of four district conferences for two hours on Sunday, May 6. From about 3:00 …
Celebrating the Resurrection in Central Congo
A witness to resilient hope and radical hospitality As we prepare to celebrate and share the timeless story of Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday, April 1, Eastern PA Conference members and friends are invited to also come learn about “The …
Church leaders to take the field with Tools for Ministry
While Philadelphia’s Super Bowl-champion Eagles are nesting, and the 76ers and Flyers are in mid-season, the Phillies are enjoying baseball’s spring training. Hundreds of Eastern PA Conference church leaders will also be in spring training March 10, when they attend …
Conference teams visit DRC, Puerto Rico to explore mission needs
A small, joint team of Eastern PA and Peninsula-Delaware Conference Cabinet members and church leaders arrived Wednesday night, Feb. 14, in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) capital city. About an hour away in Mpasa, they began a …
New districts plan picnics in August, celebrations in September
The new North and South districts will both hold picnics in August for their clergy families, inviting all to come and get better acquainted. But clergy and laity of all four new districts will have a chance to get better …
It’s Advent, but Lent is Coming! – Important message from DS Dawn Taylor-Storm
Dear Southeast District, As we prepare for Lent 2017, I am asking each church on our district to register for the “Reboot Your Worship” training offered by Dr. Marcia McFee. This six-week, on-line training is offered to you at all the churches on …
Lima UMC joins in Media’s Santa parade
The Praise Band of Lima UMC participated in Media’s Santa’s Parade. Band members were perched on a float decorated with stars and lights, as they sang out the Christmas gospel message all along the parade route. Meanwhile, more church members …
Photos from Southeast District Tools for Ministry 2016
Photos by Sabrina Daluisio