Six new Eastern PA Certified Lay Ministers (CLMs) “graduated” in a Service of Recognition June 1, at Ranck’s United Methodist Church in New Holland. In its 16th year, the conference program now has 80 active CLMs, and 17 of them are …
August 2025 Laity Academy Registration Now Open
The 41st EPAUMC Laity Academy will be held on August 1st and 2nd on the beautiful campus of Eastern University, just outside of Philadelphia in Saint Davids, PA. Registration opens on campus at 4 PM on August 1, with a …
MyCalling! A Service Experience for all Youth!
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 …