For the transformation of the world, we study God's Word in context to be equipped to live Jesus' Way.
Read the letter from the District Superintendent to all pastors in the State College District. Our church will present a “Who Is My Neighbor?” 2022 Outreach Plan at our Penns Valley Charge Conference November 21, 2021 which takes place at St. James UMC, Coburn starting at 2:15pm. Full members of the church vote on the […]
Sessions 5-8 Beyond the Personal: Sharing God’s Stories (Open to any who have completed sessions 1-4) 5. Change Makers 6. Mentors that Multiply 7. Reach: Love in Relationship, Witness, and Action 8. Community and Collaboration in the Commons Thursdays, September 9, 23, October 7, 21 from 6:30‐8:30pm online via Zoom REQUIRED READING: Hero Maker, Ferguson […]
The work of preparing for the fall church conference is well underway. This is the time we gather with all the United Methodist Churches in the Penns Valley cluster to holy conference and for members of each church to vote for or against the reports, officers, pastor’s salary, and other aspects of ministry for the […]
There’s a low boil in our nation and the heat is rising. The heat comes from many things; anxiety, fear, hate, fury, and more. We’re at a turning point in America and which way we turn depends on how we choose to rise to this occasion. I shared a documentary I watched. It was about […]
I’ve had several ask when the Penns Valley Charge churches will reopen for Sunday worship and adult small group study. NO ONE is more anxious to get back to church than the curly haired pastor! The answer to your question is, I don’t know. And as soon as “possible”. Each board is considering the CDC […]
March 23, 2020 Nashville, Tenn.: Subsequent to the announcement by the Executive Committee of the Commission on the General Conference that the 2020 General Conference will be postponed, the full Commission met March 21, 2020 to determine next steps to take in setting a new date. After hearing recommendations from Sara Hotchkiss, Business Manager of […]
The Penns Valley Charge Churches are preparing for new people! That means preparing for new children. Each church has a Safe Sanctuaries policy that we must follow when offering ministry to kids, teens and at risk adults. Clearances and training are offered by the Susquehanna Conference and may be done online for those who prefer […]
A large volume of information and resources have been provided to us for prayerful consideration as the Special Session of the General Conference draws near. We have brought together what we feel to be the most timely and relevant information needed and offer links for them below. Please prayerfully consider the information keeping in mind […]
Commission on the General Conference FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2018 NASHVILLE, Tennessee – The Advance Edition of the Daily Christian Advocate (ADCA), the official journal of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church, is set to be available in a bound and printed format by November 26, with a PDF of the 2019 […]
Invitations Required… http://homesteadgraphics.com/skitguys/Invite%20Me%20In_FG-HD.mp4 Dear Church Leader, Let’s get ready for new people! As we prepare for invited guests to attend the message series “We’ve Got Spirit” designed for all ages and coming in September, it’s important that we take some time now to prepare by becoming excellent hosts. I took Welcoming Ministry training in […]