It is Monday afternoon, the sidewalks are lined with snow, and the temperature is well below freezing in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. But inside East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church, the gymnasium is bustling with warmth. Tables are lined with fresh groceries, …
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, …
One-on-one with justice advocate, pastor and Chancellor: Rev. Mark Salvacion
In October, Rev. Mark Ignatius Salvacion, Lead Pastor of St. Luke United Methodist Church in Bryn Mawr, PA and recently-appointed Chancellor of EPA, was recognized by the NAACP Main Line Branch with the Oscar B. Cobb Sr. Civil Rights Advocacy …
Eastern PA and Greater NJ United Methodists Respond to Food Insecurity
While SNAP benefits have been restored across EPA & GNJ, food insecurity continues to rise across our communities. Congregations throughout the Eastern Pennsylvania and Greater New Jersey Conferences are stepping forward with compassion and purpose—living out Jesus’ call to “feed my sheep.” From …
The East District United Women of Faith Celebrated with CoNAM presentation of ‘The Loss of Turtle Island’
The Women of Faith (UWF) in the East District of EPA Conference gathered for their 20th Annual Celebration on October 11, 2025, at Lansdale First UMC, Lansdale PA, to fellowship, worship, conduct business and to learn about Native American history. …
Capital campaigns with a twist: Lancaster First turns fundraising strength into mission
When churchgoers hear the words “capital campaign,” fundraisers for large building projects likely come to mind – replacing a leaky roof, broken boiler or constructing a new education building. Lancaster First United Methodist Church is no stranger to capital …
New Resources from United Methodist Men
Unlock new potential in your local church’s ministry with men through these new resources. Cokesbury’s 2025-2028 Guidelines for Men’s Ministries offer practical advice on how to start, grow, and maintain men’s ministry—emphasizing the core principles of Purpose, Passion, Planning, and …
Preparing for Revival: Practical Steps to Engage Young People
This is the third article in a three-part series on the “Quiet Revival.” Here is where you can find Part 1 and Part 2. Learnings and practices for congregations: how congregations can recognize and participate in the movement God is …
IGNITE 2025: A Celebration of Creativity & Connection
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. (Genesis 1:1–2, NIV) In the …
Connection at the heart: Diana Wrisley awarded the Walter King Lay Leadership Award
To be a strong leader in the church requires both commitment and flexibility—being grounded in God while remaining open to the movement of the Spirit. Diana Wrisley, former dean of the Laity Academy, is just such a leader. This year, …