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 …
Mark Your Calendar to Hear Bishop Moore-Koikoi in Mount Gretna on June 13
Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi will speak in the historic Mount Gretna Tabernacle at 7 p.m., Friday, June 13. All are invited to attend this talk hosted by the Mount Gretna United Methodist Church and the Bible Festival. This is the 133rd year …
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 …
2025 Annual Conference | May 20-22, 2025
The United Methodists of Eastern Pennsylvania and Greater New Jersey invite you to embark on A Journey of Healing: From Lamentation to Praise.
Introducing the Rev. Dr. Andrew Foster III as the new Dean of the Cabinet
You know him as the District Superintendent of the “Excellence-Focused” East District. Beginning July 1, he will continue to serve the East District while also taking on a new leadership role as the Dean of the Cabinet for the EPA …
Reflection on the 2025 Confirmation Retreats
Professing one’s commitment to live out the United Methodist baptismal and membership covenant vows is an important life decision for our confirmands. This year, Gretna Glen and Pocono Plateau hosted confirmation retreats, providing space for confirmands to join with youth …
Small Church Network of EPA
The Small Church Network EPA is pleased to announce its next bi-monthly session via Zoom will be held on Tuesday, May 8, at 6:30 pm. Dr. Lovett Weems will visit the Small Church Network EPA. Dr Weems founded the Lewis …
Meet the Voices Behind IGNITE 2025: A Weekend of New Beginnings
In the beginning, there was chaos—and then, creation. That’s the theme that will guide over a thousand young people and leaders this fall as they gather for IGNITE 2025, the annual youth conference hosted by the United Methodists of Eastern …