Just weeks after an Annual Conference focused on the theme “Possibility,” Eastern PA clergy of color will get to explore their own possibilities of learning self-renewal and restoration through a joyful, guided process of spiritual and emotional nurture. And they …
2022 Equalizing Lay Member Application
Access the online form here: Application to be an Equalizing Lay Member – online form
New superintendents urge courage, vision for their 2 districts
Invoking God’s call to courageous, visionary leadership, the Eastern PA Conference celebrated the installation of two new district superintendents on Sunday, Sept. 18, in two places—outdoor and indoor sanctuaries—just 74 miles apart.
Districts to install 2 new superintendents Sept. 18
A worship service celebrating the installation of the Rev. Jennifer S. Freymoyer as West District Superintendent will take place outdoors at Gretna Glen on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 2 PM. The service of installation for North District Superintendent Hun Ju Lee will take place also on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 7:00 PM at Wesley UMC in Bethlehem.
West District DS Convo with Clergy, August 23
Next DS Convo with Clergy and Pastors via ZOOM will be on Tuesday 8/23.
West District Celebration Day at Gretna Glen, September 18
WEST DISTRICT CELEBRATION DAY AT GRETNA GLEN on September 18 at 2:00 PM. Come when you can, Leave when you must (though Gretna Glen will close things down at 5 PM)!
Message from DS Jennifer Freymoyer
Clergy and Pastors of the West District – In this new season of appointments, I am excited to join the West District in mission and ministry. I have a deep care and concern for pastors and passion for helping people …
Local Pastors Licensing School to begin in August
The Eastern PA Conference’s next Local Pastor Licensing School will begin August 19 and run eight weekends total until Oct. 8. That includes six weekends total of in-class modules, again offered fully online via Zoom video-conferencing, with a weekend off …
Districts to bid fond farewells to Chung, Morton in June
On Wednesday, June 8 West District clergy and laity will celebrate the Rev. Bumkoo “BK” Chung’s (right) ministry as District Superintendent there since 2014. He leaves to become pastor of Olivet UMC in Coatesville July 1. Well-wishers will gather at Faith UMC …
Two pastors chosen to lead as district superintendents
Bishop John Schol has appointed two Eastern PA Conference pastors to become superintendents of the North and West districts July 1. They will soon begin meeting monthly with the Cabinet to learn about their future leadership responsibilities. The primary role …