You are invited to join the fun July 13-17th as we gather for serving others, learning about ourselves and worshipping God together! We will go out Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to serve and learn about various projects. This year we …
Joy is revolutionary: Annual Conference awards celebrate ministries across EPA
On March 29, 2025, United Methodists from across EPA gathered at Paoli UMC for the Annual Conference Awards ceremony. The event was more than a celebration of individual achievements—it was an opportunity to pause and notice the ways God is …
Laity Academy Announces 2025 Spring Learning Event
You asked….we listened! In Person Laity Academy Classes to be Held at 2 Locations on April 26 ! The EPAUMC Laity Academy provides learning opportunities for members of local churches who are seeking additional avenues for personal spiritual growth or …
Cultivate: Leadership Development for the Next Generation
Cultivate is a program designed to provide opportunities for youth and young adults to grow their leadership skills and explore their faith. It’s similar to the VIM program that EPA hosted in the past. “The goal,” says the Rev. Kate …
For anyone who needs a little help ‘practicing hope’
“Hope is something that we need to practice our whole lives, and especially now,” proclaimed Darlene DiDomineck, Deaconess and Executive Director of The Center Philadelphia. She was referring to the UWF study theme for this year, “Practicing Hope Together.” Through …
A tale of radical hospitality and sacrificial love at Otterbein UMC
On December 30, 2024, Otterbein UMC in Lancaster opened its doors in a wide welcome to its unhoused neighbors. The vision began when the Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (LCHRA) was evaluating potential sites for a low-barrier homeless shelter. …
‘Brave the Dark’ celebrates mentoring and EPA sites, including Ranck’s UMC
New Holland, PA You may not know the names Nate and Stan Deen today, but if you like to go to the movies, you may soon know their names and celebrate them like most people connected to New Holland, PA …
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 …
Spotlighting the work of deaconesses and home missioners
Deaconesses and Home Missioners are theologically trained lay women and men who dedicate their lives to full-time lay ministry as part of the United Methodist Church. They live out their call to lay ministry in the vocational field to which …
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 …