CORR promotes support for BIPOC-owned businesses
The EPAUMC Commission on Religion and Race (CORR) is recommending that all conference ministry committees, agencies and administrative bodies join it in supporting businesses owned by Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC)…
Inspiration, expertise for Black churches
When the leaders of Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century declare that ministry going forward needs to be done from the “right side,” they’re not referring to politics. The full, mildly irreverent title of SBC21’s Dec. 1-2 conference in Houston is “Shift Happens: …
Peace with Justice
Apply for a Peace with Justice Grant for individual or church/organization use within Eastern Pennsylvania Conference. The grants are designed to support peace with justice issues. Grants will be given to work/study programs/projects that seek alternatives to violence and its …
2022 Budget Narrative
The EPA Connectional Ministries Fund (CMF) is used to fund the expenses of the Annual Conference. Like the local church, our Annual Conference is apportioned by the General Church for the World Service Fund (WSF) to support Christian Witness around …
The Rev. Howard K. Vassallo
We have received word of the death of the Rev. Howard K. Vassallo, retired elder, who died on July 15, 2021. He began as a Deacon in 1957, became an Elder in full connection in 1962 and retired in Honorable Location …
The Rev. Leon Frisby
We have received word of the death of The Rev. Leon Frisby, retired Local Pastor, who died on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. He served as pastor at Bethsaida, St. Barnabas-Bethsaida, and Trinity UM churches until his retirement in 1992. He …
Judicial Council to review church-exit rules
The UMC’s top court will address a new church law that allows congregations to leave with property and the deadline for submitting legislation to the pandemic-postponed General Conference.
Group gets immersion in Native history, concerns
The Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference offered visitors from nine states a deep dive into Native American ministries and challenges. Read about immersion experience.
December webinar series on climate justice
Following the recent U.N. Climate Change Conference in Scotland, a UM agency will host a Climate Justice webinar series in December. Read press release.