The New Functional Test Although C-26-01 does not use the phrase “functional test,” that is effectively what itadopts. OCDEL will look beyond the name of the program and examine questions such as: If these characteristics are present, OCDEL indicates that …
Pressley STEM Boot Camp 2026 concludes with electrifying results
This summer, Pressley STEM Foundation finished its 3-day Boot Camp program which ran from July 7-9 at its Satellite Lab at Mt. Zion UMC in North Philadelphia. The initiative, founded by Carolyn Pressley, Lay Leader of Mt. Zion UMC, is …
Connectional table and contextual ministry plan leaders meet to discern annual conference goals
On Saturday July 11th, as some of the most talented soccer players in the world prepared for the quarter finals of the World Cup, leaders from across EPA & GNJ gathered to make some goals of their own. Leaders from …
Pull up a chair: Why LAPI is for you, too
There is a moment that happens in almost every church.It’s not during the sermon.It’s not during a committee meeting.It’s not even during worship. It’s the conversation in the hallway. The volunteer who notices someone sitting alone. The person who organizes …
Office Renovation FAQs
Will this increase costs for the local church? No. The funding for the conference center is coming from funds held by the EPA Board of Trustees, not from Shared Ministries. What trustee funds are being spent? The conference center renovation …
Camp Corner: Stories from Summer 2026
Pocono Plateau Day Camp gets sisters choosing kindness by Rev. Carmen O’Shea A parent reached out with the quote below. She tried a different camp closer to their home last year and came back to Pocono Plateau this summer because …
A tax message from GCFA
The IRS recently issued new rules for group tax exemption rulings—the first major update in more than four decades. These changes don’t affect day-to-day operations or tax-exempt status for United Methodist churches, but they do require the General Council on Finance and …
Interim/Permanent Opportunity Organist/Choirmaster, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church—Mountville, Pennsylvania
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church—Mountville, PennsylvaniaInterim: August–October 2026 St. Paul’s United Methodist Church is seeking an Interim Organist/Choirmaster for August to October 2026. Qualified students are also welcome to apply. To apply, please send a résumé and brief letter of …
Latino Camp 2026: A Week of Faith, Friendship, and New Possibilities
This summer, 73 children and youth from the Eastern Pennsylvania (EPA) and Greater New Jersey (GNJ) Conferences participated in Latino Camp 2026, hosted at Gretna Glen Camp and Retreat Center in Lebanon, PA. This year’s Latino Camp was a joyful …
Chester County Health Department seeks United Methodists’ help amid measles outbreaks
Cases of measles, a highly contagious disease that can have serious, even deadly effects, are on the rise in Pennsylvania and nationwide. The Chester County Health Department is seeking help from United Methodist churches. The call for help aligns with …