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United Methodists Set Statewide Anti-Poverty Summit

8/4/2010
  Jesus tells us in Luke 3:11, that “whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.” In writing to Timothy, the apostle Paul tells him “God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love.” (2 Timothy 1:7)   At least 1.6 million Pennsylvanians live in poverty. They are our neighbors, our friends, and our families.   What can you do? What can your congregation do? ...

Western PA UM Churches Plan to Change the World!

4/2/2010
On April 24-25, many Western PA United Methodist congregations will join churches across the globe uniting in faith and works to demonstrate a Christ-like love for all. This outreach event, known as Change The World, is a unique opportunity to stand united and show the world what it means to give of ourselves to help those in need. Change The World weekend, scheduled to coincide with World Malaria Day on April 25, combines the Rethink Church and Imagine No Malaria campaigns by enlisting...