From all regions of the Eastern PA Conference, members of its Latino/Hispanic Commission came together to strengthen their unity in the Holy Spirit at their annual Holy Convocation on Saturday, April 15, at Casa del Rey UMC in Allentown, PA. …
EPA camps prepare for a bountiful summer during a busy spring
All four Eastern PA Camp & Retreat Centers are hoping and preparing for a record-breaking Summer Camp season, as they register eager young campers and recruit dedicated staff and volunteers to ensure a socially and spiritually sensational summer for all. …
Home From School: The Children of Carlisle: EPA CoNAM to show documentary April 30
In 2012 the United Methodist Church’s General Conference held an Act of Repentance with Native Peoples, challenging the church to implement actions that demonstrate a genuine attitude of repentance and healing. A key element of this repentance is learning and …
POWER Interfaith to host Phila. mayoral candidates forum April 16
POWER Interfaith will convene leaders from 60 Philadelphia area congregations to talk with the city’s 2023 mayoral candidates April 16, at 3-6 p.m., about what it will take to make their communities safer. The interfaith anti-racism social change organization’s Faith …
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 …
Camps to host spiritual renewal retreats for clergy
All EPA clergy are invited to three upcoming, free spiritual renewal retreats. The first, titled Rhythms of Grace, will happen on Wednesday, April 19, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Pocono Plateau Camp & Retreat Center in Cresco. The Rev. …
EPA churches give generously to Advance for mission
United Methodists churches in Eastern PA gave over a half-million dollars to mission through the denomination’s General Advance fund in 2022. Those funds were given to respond to a range of mission needs, including disaster recovery, schools and scholarships, mission …
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’ …
2023 EPA Annual Conference Updates
Reserve Hotel Rooms Now Guests may reserve rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn at Valley Forge/Oaks. Call the hotel directly at 610-650-0880. Use the group code EMC. You can also use the hotel’s Annual Conference booking page. Learn more. Volunteers NeededVolunteers are needed at …
EPA camps welcome all to confirmation retreats and more this spring
All four of the Eastern PA Conference Camp & Retreat Centers are springing forward as their activity schedules begin to bloom like vivid spring flowers. They’re inviting United Methodists of EPA and Greater New Jersey to come enjoy April and …