Certified Lay Ministers recognized June 1, 2025

Six new Eastern PA Certified Lay Ministers (CLMs) “graduated” in a Service of Recognition June 1, at Ranck’s United Methodist Church in New Holland. In its 16th year, the conference program now has 80 active CLMs, and 17 of them are …

Fifty Fellows, One Mission: Elevating the Craft of Preaching

An inside look at the LAPI Preaching Summit A sense of anticipation filled the air as the first cohort of 50 preaching fellows began to file in for the Leadership Academy Preaching Institute (LAPI). They gathered in Jarrettown UMC’s warm …

From Lamentation to Praise: The 2025 Annual Conference

Joy filled the room as the 2025 Annual Conference opened with a powerful worship service that celebrated the fullness of our calling. While some are called to service as a pastor of a local church, all are invited to become …

We Walk by Faith: Mobilizing a Movement

On February 27 and May 1, faith leaders from across EPA & GNJ gathered to break bread together, lament, and strategize on how to work collaboratively for justice. The leaders of Mother African Zoar UMC graciously offered hospitality, opening their …

United Methodists help Native American Groups Honor a Hero

CARLISLE, Pa. – An 11-year tradition that celebrated the painful but proud Native American heritage of the U.S. Army Barracks in Carlisle, Pa., ended in April due to President Donald Trump’s executive order forbidding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs …