Call for Nominations The Eastern Pennsylvania Annual Conference is now accepting nominations for The Foundation for Evangelism Laity Award, formerly the Denman Award. This award honors laity with exceptional evangelistic ministries that bring people into a life- transforming relationship with …
Interview with Rev. Dr. Sang Choi, Interim Associate Superintendent  Â
Late last summer, Rev. Choi joined the team here in EPA as an Associate Superintendent. In December, we sat down to chat about life in ministry and the parts of his job that bring him the most life and joy. …
East Stroudsburg UMC plants seeds of faith through service
It is Monday afternoon, the sidewalks are lined with snow, and the temperature is well below freezing in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. But inside East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church, the gymnasium is bustling with warmth. Tables are lined with fresh groceries, …
Capital campaigns with a twist: Lancaster First turns fundraising strength into mission
When churchgoers hear the words “capital campaign,” fundraisers for large building projects likely come to mind – replacing a leaky roof, broken boiler or constructing a new education building. Lancaster First United Methodist Church is no stranger to capital …
New Resources from United Methodist Men
Unlock new potential in your local church’s ministry with men through these new resources. Cokesbury’s 2025-2028 Guidelines for Men’s Ministries offer practical advice on how to start, grow, and maintain men’s ministry—emphasizing the core principles of Purpose, Passion, Planning, and …
Preparing for Revival: Practical Steps to Engage Young People
This is the third article in a three-part series on the “Quiet Revival.” Here is where you can find Part 1 and Part 2. Learnings and practices for congregations: how congregations can recognize and participate in the movement God is …
IGNITE 2025: A Celebration of Creativity & Connection
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. (Genesis 1:1–2, NIV) In the …
Connection at the heart: Diana Wrisley awarded the Walter King Lay Leadership Award
To be a strong leader in the church requires both commitment and flexibility—being grounded in God while remaining open to the movement of the Spirit. Diana Wrisley, former dean of the Laity Academy, is just such a leader. This year, …
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 …