Many years ago, upon the land of the EPA & GNJ Annual Conferences, the original people lived here. They roamed our Conference land in harmony, love, and peace. White colonists came to the Lenape land in the 1680s and William …
The East District United Women of Faith Celebrated with CoNAM presentation of ‘The Loss of Turtle Island’
The Women of Faith (UWF) in the East District of EPA Conference gathered for their 20th Annual Celebration on October 11, 2025, at Lansdale First UMC, Lansdale PA, to fellowship, worship, conduct business and to learn about Native American history. …
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. – …
We Walk by Faith: Mobilizing a Movement
On February 27 and May 1, faith leaders from across EPA & GNJ gathered to break bread together, lament, and strategize on how to work collaboratively for justice. The leaders of Mother African Zoar UMC graciously offered hospitality, opening their …
United Methodists help Native American Groups Honor a Hero
CARLISLE, Pa. – An 11-year tradition that celebrated the painful but proud Native American heritage of the U.S. Army Barracks in Carlisle, Pa., ended in April due to President Donald Trump’s executive order forbidding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs …
Students from West Virginia University experience ‘The Loss of Turtle Island’
The Committee on Native American Ministries for The United Methodists of Eastern PA (CoNAM) presented “The Loss of Turtle Island” in collaboration with Circle Legacy Center (CLC) for their 2nd Friday Program on March 14, 2025, in Lancaster, PA. They …
Two Conferences: Two Generations: One Powerful Word
On Saturday, February 16, 2025, United Methodists from across EPA & GNJ gathered at Franklin-St. John’s UMC for an impactful Black History Month service. The Rev. Dr. William D. Carter III, Zachary Holder, and Rev. Elijah Brown were the visionaries …
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 …
Latino Pastors and Missionaries gather to remember and to grow deeper in faith
On a cool autumn day, Latino pastors and missionaries from across Eastern Pennsylvania gathered at Gretna Glen for a day apart. Their purpose was to reconnect with God, with one another, and with all they had learned in the past. …
Collaborative CoNAM work embodies fundamental truth, “We are all family”
On Saturday, October 26th, on a beautiful, crisp fall morning, volunteers arrived at 8:30 a.m. for the annual Winter Giveaway at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Bridgeton, New Jersey. Despite the early hour, cars were already lined up, some …