It is said that good ministry always has a zip code. Christ UMC in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, is located less than a mile from a homeless shelter. Chartered in 1975 as the result of a merger between two congregations, Christ UMC came into being about the same time …
Chaplains shine beacon of light in Norristown
On December 11, the Norristown Police Department held a meaningful swearing-in ceremony welcoming five chaplains from different religious denominations into service. I (Lisa DePaz) was honored to be among those clergy members who publicly committed to serving our community through …
United Methodists from across Philadelphia gather to advocate for change amidst affordability crisis
On November 12, Philadelphia community leaders, service providers, and residents filled the sanctuary of Mother African Zoar UMC to raise a unified alarm about a crisis they say is devastating the lives of Philadelphians. Affordability of basic needs—housing, food, utilities, …
First Responder Sunday – October 12, 2025
Sanctuary United Methodist Church to Host Special Service Honoring First Responders LANSDALE, PA – Sanctuary United Methodist Church invites the community to a special worship service dedicated to honoring local first responders on October 12, 2025 at 10am. The service …
Sanctuary UMC Connectional Ministry Leader
The role of the Connectional Ministry Leader is to lead people from being first-time guests to fully engaged members of Sanctuary United Methodist Church. This leader will focus on connecting people to God and to others by getting to know …
Restoration and Remembrance: Somerton UMC Rededicates WWII Monument in Honor of Lester Penny, 100
On a quiet corner of the Somerton United Methodist Church property, a once-forgotten monument has been lovingly restored—its flowerbed renewed, its purpose rekindled. The stone marker, dedicated to the men from the Somerton neighborhood who served in uniform during World …
Nurturing a New Generation of Disciples One Event at a Time
Crescentville UMC is a small church located in North Philadelphia and describes itself as “a changing church for changing times.” The congregation is a beautiful blend of cultures and generations, passionate about multigenerational ministry and equipping a new generation of …
2024 Church Anniversary Celebrations
As we continue to peer forward into the new year with anticipation, let’s look back at some of the churches that celebrated anniversaries in 2024. Zoar’s 230th anniversary highlights past, present, future in ministry By John W. Coleman* “Emboldened by …
Carrying the spirit of Christmas into the new year
There are lots of ways to engage the community at Christmas. Some churches go into the community to tell the story of Christmas, some tell the story of Christmas in creative ways, and others choose to build relationships by inviting …