Apply for grants in May to pay higher education costs

Application period: May 1-13, 2023 On May 1 the Education Society of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference will begin accepting grant applications to help worthy United Methodist students pay the cost of higher education for the 2023-2024 school year.  The grants …

Appeals judge upholds BSA plan, including UMC settlement

Bishop John Schol notified all United Methodist bishops on Tuesday, March 28, of a federal appeals court judge’s ruling that upheld the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) reorganization plan, which includes our $30 million United Methodist Settlement with the survivors’ …

When the past just doesn’t work anymore

No one pours new wine into old wineskins.   —Luke 5:37 In my role as bishop of EPA&GNJ, I lead or serve on the board of directors of eight nonprofit organizations. These include annual conferences, foundations, universities, social service organizations and …