Rather than traveling for a week to a distant mission destination, the youth of Sanctuary UMC in North Wales partnered with five area non-profit organizations to work on various projects and support their outreach to underserved neighbors. The youth also …
Standing with Haiti amid quake and storm
United Methodists are reaching out with their prayers and pocketbooks as Haiti faces a devastating earthquake and encroaching major storm. The United Methodist Committee on Relief is collecting financial donations through its International Disaster Response and Recovery Advance #982450. The relief …
2021-2022 Advance Specials
Conference Advance Specials is a missional stewardship program of second-mile giving by generous churches, groups and individuals to support primarily local ministries. Churches that want to give to support Conference Advance Specials should first fulfill their primary connectional stewardship commitments …
Reopened summer camps enjoy ‘homecoming’
We’re just weeks from the end of Summer Camp at our four Eastern PA Camp and Retreat Centers—which is too soon for many. This has been an historic season after last year’s heartbreaking cancelation. And the families, children and youth, …
Global Ministries Team Update: Update – 07/20/2021
Global Ministries Team Chairperson: Barbara E. Drake Report submitted by: Barbara E. Drake Email: bedrake15@aol.com Phone: (610) 446-1394 Date submitted: 07/20/2021 Recent Events & Activities The Global Ministries Team decided to use $2000 of its budget to help feed hungry …
Christmas in July at Grace Cafe
“It’s time to beat the heat and get into the holiday spirit with Christmas in July at Grace Cafe, a ministry of Arch Street UMC” says Kristi Painter, Coordinator of Programming at Arch Street UMC’s new partner nonprofit, The Center Philadelphia. Grace …
Church thankful for Philadelphia Foundation Grant
Oxford UMC was awarded a grant of $4,216 from the Clyde P. and Katherine B. Alexander Memorial Fund of The Philadelphia Foundation to support the mission and ministries of the church. Announcement of the grant was made by Pedro A. …
Zoe Empowers on Virtual Mission Trip, June 22-24
A free, virtual, three-day visit to Rwanda, Kenya, and India awaits you on three mornings this week, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 22-24, from 9:30 to 11:00 AM each day. Start the next three days off with Morning Mission …
Sunday, June 20, is World Refugee Day
UMCOR’s work with refugees began in the 1940’s and remains a strong focus today. Together with ecumenical partners, UMCOR’s work is rooted in the biblical mandate to welcome the stranger. Join us in honoring the strength and resiliency of those …
UMCOR aids displaced people in Congo
In northeastern Congo, many farmers are afraid to work in their fields, due to threats by Allied Democratic Forces rebels. Hunger and starvation are daily realities. In response, the United Methodist Committee on Relief recently provided almost $100,000 USD, buying …