It was a crisp, sunny morning on the Tuesday after Labor Day weekend when Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi stepped into the Mission and Resource Center in Neptune, NJ. The air was filled with a sense of anticipation as the new episcopal leader began her first day…
Dive Into IGNITE 2024: Your Guide to the Ultimate Youth Experience
Here it is! Your big guide to what to expect at IGNITE 2024! This year, our featured worship leader is Jonathan Traylor. Jonathan is Gospel’s most talked-about up-and-coming artist. He offers a diverse sound and creative presentation that brings a …
See Your Church from a Fresh Perspective with Pathways
Ministry is relentless. Summer brings VBS and maybe some rest, but then the program year starts with fundraisers and Back to Church events. After that comes stewardship time, followed by Advent and Christmas. We catch our breath briefly during the …
A Day of Joy and Service: Highlights from Sayers Memorial UMC’s Community Day
Sayers Memorial UMC celebrated its third annual Community Unity Day in West Philadelphia on August 17. This celebration originated from a vision that the Lord gave to Pastor Washington in 2019, leading to the creation of an event called Youth …
Stirring up Love and Good Deeds: Reflections on the 2024 Laity Academy
The Laity Academy of Eastern Pennsylvania (EPA) met from August 2-3 at Eastern University to equip lay leaders with the tools they need to lead well in their contexts. The theme for this 40th year of equipping lay leaders came …
Building Bridges and Sharing Joy: Outreach Event Connects Cultures & Communities
On Sunday August 11th El Buen Samaritano UMC hosted their annual outreach event. El Buen Samaritano regularly hosts community events in the park to create opportunities for new connections. People don’t have to step through the door of a church …
Faith Lessons from Gretna Glen
This summer Gretna Glen welcomed 1,269 campers to a time apart, when they could play, grow, and learn about faith. Here are a few of the lessons learned from campers both big and small. Jesus connects us with God. Cameron …
Mosaic Ministries retreat helps incoming pastors find their feet
On July 25, a group of pastors gathered at Princeton Theological Seminary’s Farminary, as the final activity of their three-date retreat. At first glance, one might wonder, what does farming have to do with pastoral ministry? A lot, as it …
Empowering Voices: Mobilizing 1,000 Voters for Change in Philadelphia
Thursday August 1st a group of leaders gathered in the basement hall of Mother African Zoar to strategize on how to help 1,000 neighbors register and vote in the upcoming election. The event was organized by the Rev. Dr. William …