United Methodist leaders and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) have reached an agreement about new Affiliation and Facility Use Agreements between congregations, scouting units and the BSA. Bishop John Schol, who chairs the UMC Leadership Team, announced the completion …
Churches condemn hate, urge action after shootings
Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church stands a few blocks from the grocery store where a gunman opened fire May 14 — killing 10 people and injuring three. But for members of the largely Black congregation in Buffalo, what officials labeled a white supremacist attack hit far closer to home…
DePaz to staff EPA’s Latino Commission
The Rev. Maria Quesada “Lisa” DePaz, Pastor of Haws Avenue UMC in Norristown since, will become Coordinator of the Eastern PA Conference Latino Ministries Commission July 1. Currently the commission’s secretary, she succeeds the Rev. Lillian “Luky” Cotto, who will retire …
Spiritual decluttering: A fresh start for a new year
One of the wonderful things about each new year is that it brings with it a sense of a new beginning, 365 days of promise and possibility. Some use this time to bring freshness to their lives. You may decide …
What do you know about Epiphany?
Did you know the word “epiphany” not only means an “a-ha!” moment, but also refers to an ancient church holiday celebrated on January 6? In this video, learn how a single celestially-guided voyage, which led magi to Baby Jesus, was an …
2021: Notable church members remembered
United Methodists over the past 12 months have marked the passing of influential church leaders, the inventor of a beloved children’s toy, and the woman believed to be the last remaining U.S. Civil War widow. Here are 39 remembrances, listed in order of date of death.
Gammon Seminary elects first woman CEO
The Rev. Candace Lewis will become the first woman President-Dean of the UMC’s historically Black Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta and the first in the school’s interdenominational consortium of seminaries. Learn more…
Bishop F. Herbert Skeete (1930-2021)
A steady, visionary leader and friend to many
Bishop F. Herbert Skeete, retired UM Bishop, died Feb. 11. He was a steady, visionary leader and friend to many and served the Philadelphia Episcopal Area for eight years.
Denman Evangelism Award Nominations due by March 5
Eastern PA Conference, The United Methodist ChurchCongregational Development Team (CDT) Evangelism in the midst of COVID… Psalm 89:37 reminds us of the faitful witnessing of the moon, the most visibly celestial reflector of light God created. The church is the …
February AIDS Webinar Focuses on Racial Disparities
The United Methodist Global AIDS Committee (UMGAC) has announced the theme and panelists for their next webinar on February 1, 2021, at 2:00 PM ET. Racial Disparities, HIV & AIDS will be the theme for the panel which supports the United Methodist Dismantling Racism initiative, a multi-level …