List of African American UM churches in the Eastern PA Conference

Some of these congregations may be predominantly African American or people of African descent. Mother African Zoar UMC, Philadelphia Tindley Temple UMC, Philadelphia Trinity UMC, Philadelphia Mount Zion UMC, Philadelphia Devereaux UMC, Philadelphia Haven Peniel UMC, Philadelphia Eastwick UMC, Philadelphia …

Racial groups speak out against racist oppression, violence

Three racial groups in the Eastern PA Conference have released anti-racism advocacy statements calling for an end to systemic oppression and violence against Black U.S. citizens, especially by police officers. The statements—by Philadelphia Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR), the Latino Commission and the Whites …

BMCR focuses on separation plans, leadership views

Much of the annual meeting of the African American caucus of The United Methodist Church focused on major changes being proposed to the now-delayed General Conference, as well as the views of black church leaders…

BMCR supports higher education, hurricane relief

By the Rev. Shayla L. Johnson* Chairperson, Black Methodists for Church Renewal, Philadelphia Caucus  The Eastern PA Conference caucus that represents African American members and churches has been actively supporting education and disaster response in 2019.   Philadelphia Black Methodists for Church Renewal …