Every preacher knows the moment. It’s late in the week. The sanctuary is empty. A passage of scripture sits open on the desk, waiting for clarity that hasn’t quite arrived yet. Somewhere between prayer, study, and the weight of Sunday …
Black caucus wrestles with immigration injustice
Before Deborah Bass began her chairperson’s address to open the annual meeting of United Methodism’s Black membership caucus last month, she treated her audience to the sound of R&B vocalist Marvin Gaye’s 1971 signature song, “What’s Going On.” She smiled …
Part-Time Building Supervisor, United Methodist Church of West Chester in West Chester, PA
Building Supervisor (Facilities Manager)Part-Time (10–15 hours/week)United Methodist Church of West Chester The United Methodist Church of West Chester is seeking a Part-Time Building Supervisor to oversee the care, maintenance, and operation of our church facilities. This role ensures a safe, …
Part-Time Sexton, United Methodist Church of West Chester in West Chester, PA
Sexton Position AvailablePart-Time – 30 hours/weekUnited Methodist Church of West Chester, West Chester, PA The United Methodist Church of West Chester is seeking a Part-Time Sexton to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for worship, learning, and community …
Three Questions?
In April 2001, I was appointed by the first Korean-American bishop, Hae-Jong Kim, to plant a new Korean-American church in the Greater Pittsburgh area. This ministry was intended to serve Korean immigrants, second-generation Korean Americans, and intercultural families. Before my …
Undies for Easter campaign affirms dignity, creates connection
Ahead of Easter each year, Rev. Marilyn Schneider, EPA’s Prison Ministries Coordinator asks Rev. Carmelo Urena, the Head Chaplain of the Philadelphia Department of Prisons (PDP), what he needs most. Each year since 2022, except for one year when toiletries …
Staying Alive: Eddystone UMC, a congregation with heart
In the fall of 2025, Eddystone United Methodist Church was worshiping through a nine-week sermon series entitled “12 Steps for Christians” based on the spiritual wisdom of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Each Sunday, Pastor John or Pastor …
Faith Friends ministry gives those with memory loss recreation and relationship, offers caregivers respite
Living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease can be an isolating experience for those with the diagnosis and for their caregivers—often family members who love and walk beside them each day. Doctors and social workers provide indispensable care, but they cannot …
IGNITE inspires renewed youth activity at Teaneck UMC
EPA & GNJ are blessed with lots of opportunities for youth to experience community, test out the waters of faith, and grow closer to their connection to God. In countless church basements, fellowship halls and youth rooms across both conferences …
MyCalling! 2026 – A Mission Experience for Youth
What if serving others could help students discover how God uniquely created them? MyCalling! is a mission experience designed to help youth connect their passions, talents, and interests with real ways to serve others. From July 12–16, students from churches all …