Conference Ministries

Our Vision is to ignite a passionate, spiritual connection with Christ among ALL PEOPLE in Western Pennsylvania.

United Methodist Center - Ministries & Services Available

• Bishop's Office
• Bishop's Secretary - umbishop@wpaumc.org
• Bishop's Assistant - w-lmock@juno.com  (thru June 30, 2008)
• Director of Connectional Ministries - umcenter@wpaumc.org
• Training, Resources,CARE Team & Safe Sanctuaries - Beth.Nelson@wpaumc.org
• Media Resource Library - ummedia@wpaumc.org
• Communications Department - umlink@wpaumc.org
• Conference Witness Team- Dialogue Team
• Camping Ministries - http://wpaumc.org/camping/
• Youth Ministries - umyouth@wpaumc.org
• WPA Mission/Volunteer in Mission Coordinator - Diane Miller -724-652-9182 or Diane.Miller@wpaumc.org
• Director of Lay Speaking Ministries - cooky_larrick@msn.com
  cell 412-496-0243
• Finance and Administration
• Pensions & Benefits - Pat Morris umbene@wpaumc.org
• Pensions & Benefits Adm. Assistant - umbene@wpaumc.org
• Controller -Larry Bridge  umcount@wpaumc.org
• Treasuer - Pat Morris treasurer@wpaumc

  Western PA Conference
  of the United Methodist Church
  1204 Freedom Road
  Cranberry Township, PA 16066
  Phone: 724-776-2300 X240
  Cell: 412-603-0181
  Accounting FAX: 724-776-4358 accounting department FAX
  

Camping and Retreat Ministries:

• W PA Conference Camping Ministries Team
• Jumonville
• Wesley Woods
• Camp Allegheny
• Olmsted Manor Adult Retreat and Renewal Center
• Cherry Run Campground -Presently owned and operated by the Franklin District (and former Clarion District) of the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. The tabernacle camp is under the supervision of a Board of Directors elected annually by the Franklin District.

Clergy Related Ministries:

• Fellowship of Local Pastors and Associate Members - W PA Conference
• General Evangelists of the W PA Conference
• Roy Gearheart - Cutting Edge Ministries
• Richard Burns - rwburns@penn.com
• Ellen Bullock - shapedbytheword@choiceonemail.com
• Christine Rogan - roganc@zoominternet.net

Higher Education and Campus Ministry

• Board of  Higher Education and Campus Ministry

Retirement and Adult Care Facilities:

• Wesbury UM Retirement Community
• Asbury Heights - UM Services for the Aging
• Arbutus Park Manor - 814/266-8621
• Ruth Smith Center - 814-968-3238

Affiliated Homes and Agencies:

• United Methodist Foundation of Western Pennsylvania
• MUSA - Methodist Union of Social Agencies PO Box 433, Homestead, PA 15120
• United Methodist Church Union - 412/231-4900
• Methouse - 412/461-2293
• Methouse North: Metowers-412-734-4111
• The Manna Alliance for Children & Youth & Affiliates -
• United Methodist Human Services of Greater Johnstown - 814/539-2633
• Johnstown Career Exploration Mission - 814/539-9612
• Connellsville Area Community Ministries - connmin@verizon.net  or vwest4@verizon.net 724/626-1120
• EUMA - Erie United Methodist Alliance info@euma-erie.org - 814/456-8073
• Project Hope Outreach Services
• The Rainbow Connection
• The Refuge Homeless Shelter
• Liberty House for Veterans
• Hope House for Families

Laity Related Ministries:

• UMM - United Methodist Men
• UMW - United Methodist Women
• Youth Ministries
• Lay Speaking Ministries - Cooky Larrick cooky_larrick@msn.com
• Laity Scholarships - Aiding laity in attending eligible training events that will be of benefit to the local church
• Northeastern Jurisdiction VIM Web site: Gregory Forrester, Director UMVIMNEJ@twcny.rr.com

Other Related Ministries Not Officially part of the W PA Conference:

• Keystone United Methodist Federal Credit Union

• W PA Prison Outreach Ministry

• Evangelical Connection - W PA Conference Clergy & Laity

• Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA, the Methodist Federation for Social Action, is an independent organization uniting United Methodist activists to take action on Justice, Peace, and Liberation issues in the world.)

• Rural Pastor

• Zoar Home - zoarnewday@aol.com (Advance Special)

• United Methodist Marriage/Engagement Encounter

• MUV - Mission Utility Vehicles

• Walk to Emmaus Ministry
• Pittsburgh Pastoral Care Institute
• Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania
• Pennsylvania Council of Churches
• Marriage Encounter & Engaged Encounter

Connectional Affiliation By Jurisdiction: Northeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church

• Jurisdictional Website - www.nejumc.org
• Northeastern Jurisdiction VIM Web site: Gregory Forrester, Director UMVIMNEJ@twcny.rr.com

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Location: The United Methodist Center, 1204 Freedom Rd., Cranberry Twp., PA
Mailing Address: United Methodist Center, PO BOX 5002, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066-0002
Ph. 724-776-2300 . 800-886-3382
After 4:30 pm/weekends 724-776-2300 . Fax 724-776-1355 . TDD/TTY 724-776-5380