Friday, June 17, 2016 The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Organization of United Methodist Men (EPCOUMM) would like to start by acknowledging all the support it gets from the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, its …
New redistricting of churches completed
The Eastern PA Conference Cabinet has completed arrangements of its 415 member churches into four new districts—East, North, South and West—to take effect July 1, 2017. The reduction from six …
Conference ratifies 4 districts, $3.2 million budget for 2017
Unlike some church meetings, where leaders quickly dispense with a hymn, a prayer and a short homily to get down to business, Eastern PA Conference members gave more time and …
2016 Resolutions as voted at 2016 Annual Conference
All resolution documents are downloadable PDFs: 2016-01 Episcopal Nomination Process – Committed back to the delegation, as Amended Note: This resolution was committed back to the delegation that presented it “for further refinement, …
Open-hearted generosity at Annual Conference
“Open Wide Your Hearts!” was the theme of the 2016 Annual Conference, and many members, guests and churches did just that with their generous giving to support higher education and …
Annual Conference learns about breaking down dividing walls
The two main featured speakers at The United Methodist Church’s Eastern Pennsylvania Annual Conference in June set a tone that was healing and harmonious, like the Apostle Paul’s good news …
Open Wide Your Hearts! Part 2
During the Annual Conference, June 16-17, some enthusiastic leaders told us how their churches are living out this year’s Annual Conference theme by opening wide their hearts in ministries of …
Open Wide Your Hearts! Part 1
During the Annual Conference, June 16-17, some enthusiastic leaders told us how their churches are living out this year’s Annual Conference theme by opening wide their hearts in ministries of …
Annual Conference defers votes on key legislation
By John W. Coleman The 2016 Eastern PA Annual Conference, meeting June 16-18, cautiously postponed action on some key resolutions during debates, at times choosing compromise over controversy. But while …
Repenting for sins against Native peoples
Church leaders repent, seek healing for sins against Native peoples By John W. Coleman The UMC’s Eastern PA Conference began its three-day annual session Thursday, June 16, with worship and …
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