Ecumenism is more than just a fun word to throw around at a dinner party to sound smart – it’s a holy practice of being open to the way God is at work in those who believe and worship in …
Conshohocken UMC launches global youth arts initiative in partnership with local Rotary club
The Conshohocken United Missions & Outreach Team are working together with the CPW Rotary on a new global youth arts initiative that connects local students with young people at the Karama Education Center (KEC) in Uganda. The project blends creativity, …
🏕️ Get Ready for the 15th Annual Men’s Retreat!
We are absolutely thrilled to invite you to our 15th Annual Men’s Retreat, hosted at the beautiful Camp Innabah in Spring City, PA! Whether you’re looking to reconnect with old friends, make some new ones, or simply recharge in nature, …
EPAUMC Laity Academy announces two Zoom classes for the Fall of 2026
Healing Communities Training is a national model for clergy and congregations to offer restoration and healing for everyone affected by the criminal justice system and become a station of hope. The class is sponsored by the EPA Conference Prison Ministry …
With Gratitude and Welcome
Pocono Plateau Staff Spotlight As the summer winds down and we prepare to say goodbye to Rev. Carmen O’Shea as the director of Pocono Plateau, and welcome to Rev. Jared Stoltzfus, we want to pause to celebrate their ministry and giftedness. …
State Lawmakers Honor Frackville’s First United Methodist Church on 146th Anniversary Milestone
On June 14, 2026, the First United Methodist Church of Frackville celebrated its 146th founding anniversary with a special focus on how God’s faithfulness continues through all generations. The event, led by the Rev. A. L. Bautista, Jr. (Pastor Nong), Frackville Mayor …
Filipino Ministry Caucus’ CAMP-PASSION deepens faith, shapes young leaders
From June 26-28, nearly fifty youth, young adults, and volunteers gathered at Gretna Glen Camp & Retreat Center in Lebanon, PA, for the first ever CAMP-PASSION, an identity-faith formation and leadership summer camp hosted by Eastern Pennsylvania and Greater New …
OCDEL Functional Assessment for Preschools & Childcare Programs
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 …