Pocono Plateau Staff Spotlight As the summer winds down and we prepare to say goodbye to Rev. Carmen O’Shea as the director of Pocono Plateau, and welcome to Rev. Jared Stoltzfus, we want to pause to celebrate their ministry and giftedness. …
Filipino Ministry Caucus’ CAMP-PASSION deepens faith, shapes young leaders
From June 26-28, nearly fifty youth, young adults, and volunteers gathered at Gretna Glen Camp & Retreat Center in Lebanon, PA, for the first ever CAMP-PASSION, an identity-faith formation and leadership summer camp hosted by Eastern Pennsylvania and Greater New …
Camp Corner: Stories from Summer 2026
Pocono Plateau Day Camp gets sisters choosing kindness by Rev. Carmen O’Shea A parent reached out with the quote below. She tried a different camp closer to their home last year and came back to Pocono Plateau this summer because …
Latino Camp 2026: A Week of Faith, Friendship, and New Possibilities
This summer, 73 children and youth from the Eastern Pennsylvania (EPA) and Greater New Jersey (GNJ) Conferences participated in Latino Camp 2026, hosted at Gretna Glen Camp and Retreat Center in Lebanon, PA. This year’s Latino Camp was a joyful …
Chester County Health Department seeks United Methodists’ help amid measles outbreaks
Cases of measles, a highly contagious disease that can have serious, even deadly effects, are on the rise in Pennsylvania and nationwide. The Chester County Health Department is seeking help from United Methodist churches. The call for help aligns with …
FundRAISE the Roof: How one pastor’s rooftop campout raised funds and spirits
On Sunday, May 3, Rev. Johnson Dodla climbed a ladder to the roof of Mount Hope UMC. But he wasn’t assessing water damage or chasing after a rogue dodgeball. He was embarking on an overnight camp out — the culminating …
Volunteers needed this summer at Innabah, Gretna Glen & Pocono Plateau! The Camp & Retreat Centers of Eastern Pennsylvania
Summer camp is here and we are looking for some help. Volunteers play a vital role in creating a welcoming, safe, and faith-filled experience for our campers. Whether you can help for a day, several days, or an entire week, …
Clothing the Community: Introducing Linnett’s Lending Closet
Sanctuary UMC of North Wales, PA is excited to announce the launch of our newest compassion ministry: Linnett’s Lending Closet. Inspired by our former Pastor Lorraine Foster’s mother, this emergency clothing ministry is designed to get apparel into the hands of …
God’s Blessings at Effort UMC: Celebrating new members through baptism and profession of faith
May all praise and glory be to God, for the ways he is working in the hearts and minds of God’s people at Effort United Methodist Church on the North District. This year, on Easter Sunday, the church was blessed to …
Filipino pastors reflect on relationship between faith and compassion
As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, many Filipino Americans are reflecting on how faith, culture, and community continue to sustain joy and hope in difficult times. For us Filipino Christians, hope is deeply rooted in trust …