Western PA Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church

09/03/2026

This week's E-News edition is now available online at https://wpa-email.brtapp.com/viewemail/4736163. Don't miss a fall season message from Bishop Steiner Ball, a unique local church youth ministry and baptism story, feature, upcoming registration deadlines, new learning opportunities and denominational resources, and more!

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09/02/2026

What happens when we make space to hear one another’s stories—and become more open to where God may be calling us next? Find out on January 9, 2027, at the "Sharing Our Stories" event sponsored by WPAUMC's Conscious Culture Committee. Come share a day of stories, conversation, and connection as we listen to the many ways God is at work in the lives of people across our conference. Registration coming soon -- watch our website at www.wpaumc.org/sharing-our-stories

09/01/2026

An excellent resource for our clergy and congregations to review and utilize this month.

September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month in the U.S. 💜🩵

Use the resources in our Su***de Prevention for Faith Leaders and Faith Communities training video toolkit throughout the month to help raise awareness. The training equips clergy and congregations to respond to those in crisis with compassion, confidence, and hope.

Tap the link in the comments to download the toolkit.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 in the U.S. or chat at 988lifeline.org to connect with the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

***dePrevention ***dePreventionMonth

09/01/2026

ICYMI, the latest episode of "Ask the Treasurer" is here with some timely and important tips. Conference Treasurer Roger White explores practical steps your church can take to recognize scams, strengthen financial controls, and protect against cybercrime, check fraud, and other threats.

08/31/2026

Bishop Steiner Ball reflects on sharing a word of hope in the midst of this season of transition and struggle. "As we get ready to go into this fall season, I hope that you will deeply contemplate that we are a connectional church. A church that keeps in our hearts and our minds and our spirits the people around the world for whom we need to pray, for whom we need to witness, for whom we need to provide."

08/27/2026

This week's E-News edition is now available online at https://wpa-email.brtapp.com/viewemail/4728471. Don't miss the latest "Ask the Treasurer" episode on protecting your church from fraud, Ministry Multiplier grant success story from Holiday Park UMC, new and updated Charge Conference forms, features, upcoming learning opportunities, and more!

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08/26/2026

On October 9-11, join us for a unique WPA Lay Servant Ministries retreat at Camp Allegheny, designed to equip you to start or more effectively lead caring and grief-support ministries in your local church. Open to all laity and clergy. Read more and register now at www.wpaumc.org/caring-retreat-2026

08/25/2026

Save the Date! WPAUMC's youth retreat experience, CURRENT, is coming February 19-21, 2027. An entire weekend of worship, messages, and FUN for youth grades 6-12 and their leaders. Plus, you won't want to miss this year's speaker, Conference Superintendent Ross Pryor, and worship music leader, Joshua Price. Mark your calendar now -- registration opens in ONE WEEK!

08/24/2026

Calling ALL clergy -- elders, deacons, licensed local pastors, associate members -- are you ready to be restored, refreshed, and renewed? Here's your invitation from Bishop Steiner Ball to join with your colleagues as we tend to our weariness and make room for wholeheartedness. Register now for our Clergy Retreat Day on Sept. 19 at Christ UMC Bethel Park. www.wpaumc.org/clergy-retreat-2026

08/20/2026

This week's E-News edition is now available online at https://wpa-email.brtapp.com/viewemail/4721666. Don't miss the prayer for August, Superintendent Installation Service details, a CLM award recognition highlight, a new featuring Fallowfield UMC, new learning opportunities, denominational updates, and more!

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