Dear Clergy of Eastern Pennsylvania,

We are excited to gather with you this Saturday for Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi’s Service of Welcome at West Lawn United Methodist Church in Reading, PA. Below are key details to help you prepare for the day:

Processional
When you arrive at West Lawn UMC, please head to the Community Center of the church. Bring your robe and red stole if appropriate. Please note that ALL are welcome to participate in the processional even without a robe—we understand not all clergy may have one. If you aren’t robing, you may choose to wear a clerical collar.

Line-up for the processional will begin at 10:00 am. We appreciate your patience as we organize the participants in a specific order. Please note, pews will be filled as efficiently as possible. Even if you arrive with someone, you may be seated separately due to available space—but rest assured, you’ll have the opportunity to reconnect during lunch!

The service will begin promptly at 10:30 am, with the processional moving from the Community Center to the Sanctuary, involving a brief walk outside.

Personal Items
You may leave coats, bags, and other personal items in the Community Center, as the luncheon will also be held there following the service.

Special Offering
There will be a special offering during the service to support youth attending EPA Camp & Retreat Ministries and the IGNITE Youth Conference. Checks may be made out to EPAUMC with Memo: Youth Scholarships IGNITE/Camping. There will also be an online giving option during the service.

We look forward to worshiping and celebrating together!

Megan McKay
EPA&GNJ Annual Conference Stage Manager
mmckay@gnjumc.org