Young People’s Ministries, comprising dual emphases on Youth Ministry and Young Adult Ministries, strives to create connections in ministry and fellowship among members of each age-group so they can grow together in Christ, as they discover empowered, fulfilling lives grounded in faith.

We focus on faith formation, principled leadership development, mission engagement, communication, cooperation and advocacy. In the process, we seek to cultivate unconditional love, self-worth and peer support among young people, and to foster their social activism for peace and justice. We draw our inspiration and ideas from the diverse experiences of youth and of young adults who are active in their churches and communities.

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Apr 02, 2024

Apply for grants in May to pay higher education costs

Application period: May 1-13, 2024 On May 1 the Education Society of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference will begin accepting grant applications to help worthy United Methodist students pay the cost of higher education for the 2024-2025 school year.  The grants are for students seeking undergraduate education and qualified career preparation in vocational, technical,… Read More
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Feb 13, 2024

Program connects churches with student pastors for mutual benefits

Mosaic Ministries expands to EPA and seeks to revive culture of the call. NOTE: The Rev. Kate Monahan invites all to attend an information session for local church leaders to learn about Mosaic Ministries via Zoom on Thursday, February 15, at 7 p.m. Also, visit Mosaic Ministries’ website to learn… Read More
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Jan 30, 2024

Youth Leaders Day ignites shared learning, support for youth ministries

Post-pandemic youth ministry is hard. So hard, in fact, that the leadership of EPA&GNJ Next Gen Ministries recognized the folly of going about it alone. The United Methodist Church of West Chester in EPA became a hub of inspiration on January 27, as it welcomed more than two dozen youth… Read More
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Jan 16, 2024

NextGen coordinator to share wisdom with peers at Youth Leader Days

Register for IGNITE’s Youth Leader Days now: January 27 at West Chester UMC, in Eastern PA, and February 24 at Aldersgate UMC in East Brunswick, NJ. Michael Nelson, a dynamic youth pastor at Norwood (PA) United Methodist Church and a NextGen youth ministries coordinator for EPA&GNJ, will keynote IGNITE’s Youth… Read More
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Eastern PA Young Adult Ministries

CCYAM seeks to affirm the unique gifts, talents, and ministries of young adults, provide opportunities through programs and resources for young adults to explore ways to integrate their faith in their lives, and foster an environment for young adults in our church and community that addresses their needs and issues through evangelism and a spirit of Christian fellowship. Check us out on Facebook or email us at youngadultministries@epaumc.org.

Eastern PA Youth Ministries

The Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM), including new members and adult youth leaders, met Nov. 23, 2019, welcoming members from all four districts for the first time. The group discussed implicit racial bias, part of its ongoing focus on race, culture, racism and reconciliation. Members also began planning their 2020 Youth Rally March 28 and selected two youth to represent them at the 2020 Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference.

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Rev. Dawn Taylor-Storm
Executive Director, Connectional Ministries
610.666.9090 ext. 1013
484.762.8230
dtaylorstorm@epaumc.church

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