Undies for Easter: An Act of Love

Each inmate arriving into the Philadelphia Prison System is given ONE pair of underpants and no undershirts or socks.  Can you imagine living with only one pair of underpants? Through your generosity we have donated more than 2,000 pairs of …

Souper Bowl Challenge (Fill Out the Form Below!)

Next Sunday, our Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the Kansas City Chiefs on the football field—a rematch of sorts, after a disappointing loss in 2023. We, the United Methodists in EPA & GNJ, must face a rematch of our …

The Overlooked virtue of changing your mind

“Who knows? He may turn, change his mind and leave a blessing behind him.” (Joel 2:14a, CJB)  The EPA Conference North District and Congregational Team (CDT) partner to bring Bishop Will Willimon to our pastors and other local church leaders as he …

From Lament to Hope-filled Action

On January 15, 2025, 60 people gathered via Zoom for Lament and Action, to worship together and learn how to support the immigrants and refugees who live among us. The event was led by Rev. Noé Gabriel López, Associate Superintendent …

2024 Church Anniversary Celebrations

As we continue to peer forward into the new year with anticipation, let’s look back at some of the churches that celebrated anniversaries in 2024. Zoar’s 230th anniversary highlights past, present, future in ministry By John W. Coleman* “Emboldened by …

Carrying the spirit of Christmas into the new year

There are lots of ways to engage the community at Christmas. Some churches go into the community to tell the story of Christmas, some tell the story of Christmas in creative ways, and others choose to build relationships by inviting …