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 some of the 21 submitted resolutions were approved, none were …
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 a solemn ceremony that confessed and repented for an egregious …
30-day Prayer Guide for NEJ Conference
Many United Methodists were praying for General Conference in the months leading up to that important global gathering. But daily prayers are still much needed in our ongoing three-act legislative church drama, as we approach Annual Conference and then Jurisdictional …
Disability group to serve, educate conference members
At the Eastern PA Annual Conference, June 16-18, the Disability Concerns Committee will have a registration table to offer large-print materials and audio…
General Conference struggles to keep the UMC united
The 2016 General Conference in Portland, Oregon, May 10-20, was a dramatic, sweeping marathon of legislation, celebration and demonstrations, and it was one for the ages. In keeping with the theme “Therefore, Go,” much was accomplished in celebrating and sending …
Conference resolutions propose advocacy and new policies
A new process for episcopal endorsements, revised Safe Sanctuaries and sexual harassment policies, and a new policy for secure usage of church computers and the Internet are among the 21 resolutions the Eastern PA Annual Conference will consider when it …
Remember, Repent, Rejoice! Annual Conference 2016
The 230th Annual Session of the Eastern PA Annual Conference, meeting June 16-18, at the Lancaster Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, will have some special features, including one that will resemble the recent General Conference in Portland, Oregon. With theme …
Good News! Reflections on General Conference 2016
By Bishop Peggy A. Johnson At the final worship service of General Conference 2016 Bishop Elaine Stanovski, of the Mountain Sky Episcopal Area, preached a powerful Word. She said, “Tell the story of life that is good and true, where …
Reflections on human and holy dimensions of GC2016
Rev. Dawn Taylor-Storm and Bishop Peggy Johnson give reflections on the 2016 General Conference of the UMC.
Delegates reflect on special General Conference moments
The theme of General Conference 2016 is “Therefore, Go!” But no doubt, for many delegates to this historic, global gathering of hearts, minds and cultures, the clarion call from God may sound more like, “Therefore, Grow!” Members of our Eastern …