Conference Shows Love in Action
The 2008 session of the Western PA Annual Conference concluded June 15 with the ordination of 23 new clergy members at Grove City College and the dedication of the almost-finished United Methodist Habitat for Humanity home in Mercer. Here's a wrap-up of some of the significant activities. Click "Annual Conference" on the left menu bar or the stories on this page for more detailed information. READ MORE
Flood Buckets Needed ASAP!
The United Methodist Committee on Relief is almost out of flood buckets and the Atlantic hurricane season has just started. More than 5,000 buckets have been shipped to flooded areas of the Midwest. There are two drop-off points in Western PA where you can drop off flood buckets you assemble. Monetary donations are also needed.
UM Habitat House Nears Completion
United Methodist volunteers built a United Methodist Habitat House in Mercer while clergy and lay representatives of the nearly 900 Western PA churches met for their annual conference.
Retiring Clergy Class of 2008 Recognized at Annual Conference Session
On Friday, June 13, the Conference recognized 468 combined years of ministry as it honored the 2008 class of retiring clergy. When the Rev. Eric Park introduced retirees, he encouraged the congregation to “think about the number of lives impacted for the kingdom” by the men and women being honored. Each retiree, in turn, shared words of thanks and remembrance as Bishop Thomas J. and Sally Bickerton greeted them and thanked them for their years of service.
Conference Small Membership Task Force Meeting (7/7/2008)
Franklin District Picnic (7/9/2008)
Conference Discipleship Team Meeting (7/10/2008)
Thirteen Counties Disaster Response Team Meeting (7/11/2008)