“Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus,”Philippians 2:5b Dear United Methodists of Eastern Pennsylvania, It is with great pleasure that I announce that on August 1, 2025, Rev. Dr. Sang Choi will begin serving on …
Soup Angels offer hope through hospitality, one meal at a time.
It began with a voice, a vision, and a chance encounter. Sheila Moore and Anne Reinert both began attending Lampeter UMC in November 2023. The previous spring they had donated a ham to support the food pantry and expressed interest …
Ripple effect: An Expanding Circle of Blessings in Tanzania
Our EPA & GNJ Tanzania team returned home a few weeks ago, exhausted but exhilarated. Their stories are a living witness to the truth Paul proclaims in Acts: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Our team of …
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 …
Hope Thru Wholeness: A Ministry of Healing and Hospitality at Prospect UMC
Spring sun shined warmly on a crowded parking lot as neighbors from near and far gathered at the parking lot of Prospect UMC. This gathering was not a one-time event, but part of a monthly rhythm where Prospect UMC, along …
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 …
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 …