Catholics and United Methodists Together is a new collaborative, two-part publication resulting from decades of dialogue between representatives of the UMC and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Bishop Peggy Johnson, …
Wise Worshipers
Sermon Outline for Epiphany Sunday, January 3, 2021 By Bishop Peggy A. Johnson Text: Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem, in Judea, during the time of King Herod, …
‘In this sacred hour’
Watchnight Services: ‘A meaningful and remarkable blessing’ View Bishop Johnson’s New Year’s Greeting (above) and see the suggested Watch Night Service Liturgy (by Rev. Michael Johnson). By Bishop Peggy A. …
Bishop urges caution in ‘A Season of Darkness and Light’
Calling on all Eastern Pa Conference members and churches to be “be bearers of light and hope,” Bishop Peggy A. Johnson has urged more caution and even cancellation of plans …
‘Praying for Philadelphia’
By Bishop Peggy a. Johnson I awoke this morning to news reports of yet another fatal shooting of an African American young man in an incident with law enforcement. The …
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, …
Bishop’s Letter: Fundraising Appeal for Camps
Bishop Peggy Johnson appealed to Eastern PA Conference churches and members in a letter this week to support our four Camp & Retreat Centers as they struggle financially from the …
“Unity”
A video sermon by Bishop Peggy Johnson. Script: One of my favorite songs that the Deaf choir at my former church ever performed was “Down by the Riverside.” They did it in sign language of course. ““Gonna lay down my burden, down by the riverside, down by the riverside…”
Mourning the Passing of Bishop John Yambasu
By Bishop Peggy A. Johnson The United Methodist Church family is in deep shock and grief at the report of the sudden death today of Bishop John Yambasu, the episcopal leader …
“POWER: A Sermon for Pentecost Sunday”
By Bishop Peggy A. JohnsonMay 31, 2020 PentecostActs 2: 1-21 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came …