The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provides this Houses of Worship Security Self-Assessment Tool. Prepared by the DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), it is a security planning resource useful for church facilities. This tool along with …
District team shares donated masks, sanitizer with communities
As the COVID-10 pandemic rages, the use of protective masks and hand sanitizer has become more crucial and widespread. The Rev. Myra Maxwell, East District Disaster Response Coordinator, and her team have been collecting and distributing both to disadvantaged communities …
Honduras, Nicaragua devastated by two hurricanes
Honduras and Nicaragua are getting a double dose of disaster with two back to back hurricanes tearing through the two Central American nations, causing destruction, many deaths and massive evacuations. Iota, became a Category 5 hurricane and the 13th of …
More aid, volunteers needed to help Gilberton recover from flooding
The Eastern PA Conference is seeking more donations to help with flood recovery efforts in Gilberton, PA. Funds may be sent to the Conference Treasurer’s Office, Eastern PA Conference, PO Box 820, Valley Forge PA 19482. Please use the Disaster …
Donated hand sanitizer available at 4 camps, 2 churches
Six barrels with 50-gallons each of donated hand sanitizer are now ready and waiting for churches to “come and get it” at the Eastern PA Conference’s four Camp & Retreat Centers and at two local churches in Philadelphia and Allentown. …
Appeal for donated masks, hand sanitizer, etc
The Eastern PA Conference Disaster Response Ministry is seeking volunteers to sew and donate suitable protective masks for children and adults in vulnerable, urban communities…
Conference to provide hand sanitizer, masks to churches
By John W. Coleman Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Eastern PA Conference Disaster Response Ministry has been sharing information about government resources with Bishop Peggy Johnson and her Cabinet since the U.S. outbreak began in March. Now the ministry …
Volunteers help Gilberton recover from flooding, but more aid is needed
Responding to major flood damage in the Schuylkill County borough of Gilberton, Eastern PA Conference Bishop Peggy Johnson and more than 30 other volunteers came to help Saturday morning, June 20. They met at Gilberton UMC and then moved among …
UMCOR turns 80!
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” — Matthew 25:35, NRSV United Methodists will celebrate UMCOR Sunday on March 22, …
Mission Central, Inc.
Mission Central is a member of the UMCOR Relief Supply Network. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is a non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating human suffering around the globe. Visit missioncentral.org