On Wednesday, June 8 West District clergy and laity will celebrate the Rev. Bumkoo “BK” Chung’s (right) ministry as District Superintendent there since 2014. He leaves to become pastor of Olivet UMC in Coatesville July 1. Well-wishers will gather at Faith UMC …
Two pastors chosen to lead as district superintendents
Bishop John Schol has appointed two Eastern PA Conference pastors to become superintendents of the North and West districts July 1. They will soon begin meeting monthly with the Cabinet to learn about their future leadership responsibilities. The primary role …
Bishop announces 2022 Cabinet transitions; seeks two new supts.
Bishop John Schol announced Dec. 16 the imminent departure of two district superintendents in June 2022, and he appealed to EPA Conference members for recommendations of who should succeed them. “I am sad that the Rev. Bumkoo Chung (right) will finish his …
EPA ministries hope for Extraordinary Gifts on Friday, Nov. 19
Gretna Glen Camp & Retreat Center is urging supporters to donate to its development on Friday, Nov. 19, during Lancaster County’s 24-hour Extraordinary Give fundraising campaign (at the Extraordinary Give website, www.extragive.org, until 11:59 PM). It’s Lancaster County’s largest day …
Districts pledge matching grants to aid recovery from recent storms
Churches and communities are still struggling to recover from the Hurricane Ida-caused storms that struck our region three weeks ago. Meanwhile, some are responding to the appeal for help by contributing to the Eastern PA Conference’s Disaster Response fundraising efforts. …
Jan. 31 Cabinet sermon illuminates Jesus’ ‘New teaching’
The Rev. Bumkoo Chung, West District Superintendent, offers a new sermon for churches to use in worship on Sunday, Jan. 31, or another appropriate Sunday. His sermon, “New Teaching,” is taken from Mark 1:21-28. It can be viewed on the Conference YouTube …
Bishop to visit, address four District Conferences
Bishop Peggy Johnson will speak to each of the 2020 District Conferences in their separate gatherings this month: South District: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 PM East District: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6:30 PM North District: Thursday Sept. 17, 6:30 PM West …
New district staffing changes announced
The Eastern PA Conferences’ four districts will share two full-time District Resource Assistants (DRAs), plus additional part-time staff, as of September 1. The cost-saving, efficiency move follows the departure August 31 of Michael Yancey as East DRA and North DRA …
Bishop’s statement about reopening of churches
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I have been asked recently about the reopening of our churches. I want to be clear about the following…
COVID-19/CARES Act (4/3/2020 Meeting Recording)
If you missed our ZOOM meeting Friday, April 3, you can re-cap it below. Paycheck Protection Program Loan Program PowerPoint Presentation CARES Act – Vanderbloemen PowerPoint Presentation CARES Act FAQ Paycheck Protection Program Flowchart Federal Disaster Relief and Stimulus Package …