Breakthrough, the increasingly popular worship resource, is breaking through our over-reliance on ordinary worship themes and patterns, as many churches now enjoy its extraordinary approaches to preaching, teaching, learning and celebrating our faith. The easy-to-use, time-saving worship resources include liturgies, sermon …
Reclaim, Revive, Renew: Korean United Methodists meet in Chicago
Chicago, IL – Nestled between the historic walls of the First Korean UMC of Chicago and the modern facilities of the Crowne Plaza Chicago Northbrook, the power of unity and a shared vision echoed. Approximately 300 Korean American United Methodist …
Vision + Teamwork = Success
“Be united in the same mind and the same purpose.” (I Corinthians 1:10b NRSV) A compelling vision, paired with a competent and committed team, can accomplish extraordinary feats of mission. The president of my graduate school alma mater recently shared …
All the World Needs Our Witness: Celebrating Laity Sunday with Children
Celebrating Laity Sunday 2023 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” —Matthew 19:14 My husband and I have a small handful of parenting …
All youth invited to Latino Commission’s Youth Force event, Nov. 11
EPA’s Latino Commission invites all youth to its bilingual Unleashed! Youth Force event on Saturday, November 11, at 2 to 8 p.m., hosted by Casa del Pueblo at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Warrington. “Come meet new young people, …
Color of Compromise book study to explore church’s ‘complicity in racism’
Some Eastern PA Conference members and others, perhaps from Greater New Jersey and elsewhere, will embark this month on a challenging literary expedition through Jemar Tisby’s acclaimed 2019 book The Color of Compromise: The Truth About American Church’s Complicity in …
By Water & the Spirit: Theology & Practice of Baptism
EPA’s Board of Ordained Ministry will again offer its study of the sacrament of Baptism this fall. By Water & the Spirit: Theology & Practice of Baptism will be presented via Zoom on two Saturdays, October 28 and November 11, …
Learn to prepare for a Congregational Racism Audit
For churches seeking a path toward ending the sin of racism, looking inward may be a good first step. Eastern PA’s Healing the Wounds of Racism core team will help churches prepare to take that step with a workshop titled …
Church leaders to learn about EPA’s new grant application process
Looking for ways to fund ministry in your church? The Eastern PA Conference is making it easier to apply for church grants with its new its Congregational Development and Community Outreach unified grant application process for 2024, which launched Sept. …
‘In old age they still produce fruit’
‘In old age they still produce fruit…” —Psalm 92:14 My wife Joan and I, as we approach retirement, are venturing deep into the previously-foreign world of Social Security and Medicare. Mercy! Where did the last forty years go? I recently …