This past summer, you rose to the challenge—providing a livable wage for pastors in Tanzania. Your generosity is transforming lives, families, and entire communities. Thank you for your sacrificial generosity. While our team was in Tanzania, we witnessed God’s Spirit …
Salvation is my only meal
I don’t like hospitals, and it seems paradoxical that a place where you can receive so much help, even have your life saved, can provoke so much rejection in a person who finds themselves confined to them. And yet, there …
A global awakening: evidence of revival among young people
This is the second article in a three-part series on the “Quiet Revival.” Data and stories from around the world reveal strong spiritual engagement among young people In Part 1 of this series, “Glimpses of a quiet revival,” Rev. Gina …
EPA United Women in Faith Annual Celebration
The Eastern PA Conference United Women in Faith has booked David Garlock, a nationally known speaker for our Annual Celebration on October 18. David’s background: As young men, David and his brother killed their abuser. They were convicted and sentenced to 25 …
Glimpses of a ‘Quiet Revival’ in our midst
One of the blessings of my role is that on most Sundays, I get to travel to new churches, to experience their worship, and meet new friends. When you attend a new church, there are many things to experience. The …
The Committee on Native American Ministries (CoNAM) mourns the loss of two members and pays tribute to their memory.
As CoNAM mourns the loss of William Seybold and Robert Coombe, members of the Committee on Native American Ministries (CoNAM) and others reflect on their lives of active service and their impact on CoNAM. Mr. William Henry Seybold, Jr. – …
Laity Academy delivers sure foundation of practical and theological education
On Saturday, August 2, 2025, ninety people gathered at Eastern University to take part in the 2025 Laity Academy. They came to gather in community, to grow, and to continue building on the foundation of excellent lay training laid forth …
Mission U 2025 inspired participants to make hope a daily practice
On July 18–19, United Women in Faith sponsored Mission u, a time for women and men to embrace the work of mission and grow deeper together. Some came to partake once again in a rhythm that had guided their summers …
Soup Angels offer hope through hospitality, one meal at a time.
It began with a voice, a vision, and a chance encounter. Sheila Moore and Anne Reinert both began attending Lampeter UMC in November 2023. The previous spring they had donated a ham to support the food pantry and expressed interest …
Ripple effect: An Expanding Circle of Blessings in Tanzania
Our EPA & GNJ Tanzania team returned home a few weeks ago, exhausted but exhilarated. Their stories are a living witness to the truth Paul proclaims in Acts: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Our team of …