We have received word of the death of Mrs. Myrtle Agnes Rohlehr Bobb, age 105, who died on July 19, 2022. She was married to the Rev. Douglas C. J. Bobb for almost 50 years. Rev. Bobb was a retired …
Rev. Joseph Henry
We have received word of the death of Rev. John P. Henry, who died July 25, 2022. Rev. Henry was a Part-time Local Pastor who served the following Eastern PA Conference churches: Parryville White Haven Lehighton: Ebenezer Rev. Henry is …

Downingtown church builds “The Well” to nourish community
DOWNINGTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — “Hopewell United Methodist Church is committed to the community, but its building is outside of the main center of town,” said Pastor of Community Outreach Keith Wilburn. “And so, in order to connect with a lot of …
IRS Mileage Rate for 2023
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2023 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on January 1, 2023, the standard mileage rates …

From a nudge, Leap of Faith praise band takes flight
“Right before the beginning of Covid shutdowns a small group of young adults who love music were nudged to begin a praise band.” That’s how the Rev. Jean Howe, former pastor of Grace UMC in Reading, began her email message …

Musicians partner with camp, church to spread gospel in verse
Ripe Creatives, a collective of young, dynamic, Christian poets, singers and rappers, has been delighting and discipling campers and staff at EPA’s Carson Simpson Farm Christian Center in Hatboro this summer. And they will bring their message-rich music—sung and spoken—to …
Death Notice: Mrs. Arlean Pritchard
We have received word of the death of Mrs. Arlean Pritchard, which occurred on July 8, 2022. She was the surviving spouse of the Rev. Leland K. Pritchard, who was a full member of the Eastern PA Conference when he …
Message from Bishop Schol: Annual Conference Follow-Up (Spanish Translation)
Iglesia Metodista UnidaObispo John ScholSirviendo Eastern Pennsylvania Y Greater New Jersey 30 de Junio, 2022 Por sus frutos los conoceréis… todo buen árbol da buenos frutos. Mateo 7:16-17 Queridos/as amigos/as en Cristo, El liderazgo de EPA les agradece a todos …
Mrs. Doris M. Huddell
We have received word of the death of Mrs. Doris M. Huddell, age 108, who died on May 22, 2022. She was the surviving spouse of the Rev. Howard Huddell, who was a full member of the Eastern PA Conference …

Project Restoration to host 4 CCYM Youth Days of Service
The EPA Conference Council on Youth Ministry (CCYM) will sponsor four Youth Days of Service in each of our four districts this fall, engaging youth in volunteer disaster recovery work with EPA’s Project Restoration…