When disaster strikes anywhere in the world, many United Methodists want to know how they can help. The simplest answer is to go to https://www.umcmission.org. If there is a disaster of significant magnitude, United Methodist Global Ministries will place a link …
Celebrate Women’s History Month in March
March is Women’s History Month—or as some call it, Women’s Her-story Month. Women’s History Week, birthed 40 years ago, became Women’s History Month in 1987. Over the years, diverse perspectives have shaped its annual celebration. But the primary goal remains …
United Methodists in Eastern Pennsylvania answer call to serve
Hurricane Ida developed late in August 2021 as a devastating Category 4 storm, which made landfall in the Cayman Islands and Cuba and then gathered its full strength over the Gulf of Mexico. It’s fierce winds and rains rivaled Hurricane …
More EPA churches respond to crisis in Ukraine
With increasing daily reports of Russia’s horrific war on Ukraine—the destruction of cities and the tragic loss and uprooting of lives—United Methodists are finding ways to respond with their support. Many are donating much-needed funds through UMCOR (United Methodist Committee …
Bishop Schol’s message about General Conference and Disaffiliation
Dear United Methodist Laity and Clergy in Eastern Pennsylvania, In this season, we are encountering what Methodism has faced several times since its inception in 1784, churches disaffiliating from the denomination…
Questions, anger follow General Conference delay
United Methodists reacted to General Conference’s third postponement — this time to 2024 — with strong emotions ranging from outrage to relief. Many also expressed weariness with the uncertainty that has faced the denomination since before the pandemic. The hope …
Stolzfus, Jared
Jared Stolzfus to Ironville UMC and Newtown UMC Jared experienced his call to ministry in high school. He has a BA from Eastern University and an MDiv from Eastern Mennonite Seminary. After completing his MDiv Jared served in youth ministry …
Reyes, Lori
Lori Reyes to Levittown – Emilie UMC Lori L. Reyes was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and raised on the north coast of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. She is the mother of two young men. Lori has served as a Local Pastor …
Corpier, Lee
Lee Corpier to Yardley UMC Lee Corpier was Licensed for Lay Ministry in the East District of the EPAUMC while pursuing Elder status and received an MDiv from United Theological Seminary in 2021. Before starting the candidacy process, he worked …
Dinkelacker-Swan, Kathryn
Kathryn Dinkelacker-Swan to Mountainhome UMC Kathryn Dinkelacker-Swan has been a local licensed pastor since 2019 while attending United Theological Seminary. She graduates with her M.Div in December. Kathryn earned her bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, minoring in Intelligence, from Neumann University. …