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 …
Faith & Resilience: A Reflection for Women’s History Month
The story of Isabel Mestre and Isabel De La Cruz The story of Isabel Mestre and Isabel de la Cruz is a powerful testimony of faith, resilience, and women’s leadership in ministry. Their journey reflects not only the struggles faced …
Cherry Lane UMC: Celebrating 160 Years of Community & Faith
A Warm Welcome from Cherry Lane UMC Step into the heart of Tannersville, PA, where Cherry Lane United Methodist Church has been a beacon of warmth, service and fellowship since 1866. Our story is woven from generations of caring neighbors, …
Connectional Tables of EPA & GNJ gather to discern priorities for each annual conference
There are many leadership maxims that proclaim the importance of vision, including Proverbs 29:18a which boldly proclaims, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” But how does a leader arrive at a vision that inspires and unites those they …
Call for Service: EPA UMC Conference Board of Trustees Member
The EPA Annual Conference is prayerfully seeking a dedicated individual to serve on the Conference Board of Trustees. This is a meaningful opportunity to help steward the mission, property, and resources of the church while supporting ministries that impact communities …
Cultivate internships: A win-win for young leaders & churches
In a season when young leaders are craving meaningful spiritual experiences and churches are seeking ways to engage young people, an opportunity like Cultivate is a win-win for everyone involved. Cultivate is a summer internship program that gives students a …
NEW Matching Challenge! Undies for Easter
People are responding to our Undies for Easter campaign to provide vital undergarments for Philadelphia’s incarcerated individuals. Thank you! We are at approximately 25% of our goal at this time, with 2.5 weeks to go. Step up for our new challenge: a generous …
Faithful Resistance Across the Northeast: United Methodists Mobilize in Prayer, Witness, and Action for Immigrant Justice
As hundreds of United Methodists and partners gathered in Washington, D.C., for Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice, a powerful, parallel movement unfolded across the Northeastern Jurisdiction (NEJ). From New England to Upper New York, Western Pennsylvania, and …
ATTENTION ALL LAITY… It’s Conference Lay Leader Nomination time!
FROM: Conference Board of Lay Ministry As you may be aware, William Thompson is concluding his first term as Lay Leader of the Annual Conference. While Bill is willing to serve another term and The Book of Discipline 2020/2024 allows …
United Methodists from across the connection join together in a Faithful Resistance
By: NEJ Communicators Faith calls people not only to believe, but to act. On Wednesday, February 25, United Methodists and faith partners gathered in Washington, D.C., for Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice, a day of worship, prayer, …