“God set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.” -Psalm 40:2b-3a Before the frame of a house can be raised, a strong foundation …
God’s Blessings at Effort UMC: Celebrating new members through baptism and profession of faith
May all praise and glory be to God, for the ways he is working in the hearts and minds of God’s people at Effort United Methodist Church on the North District. This year, on Easter Sunday, the church was blessed to …
Plant something this summer that blooms in the fall
As the seasons move from spring to summer, the rhythms that structure our days often shift too – and that includes our churches’ youth ministries. Whether your youth group just wrapped a confirmation class, finished a school year strong, or …
New Hope Arts publicly installs new sculpture at New Hope Cemetery
The New Hope community gathered on May 24 for a meaningful public art installation at the historic New Hope Cemetery, an Eastern Pennsylvania United Methodist Church Conference property, where New Hope Arts unveiled a new sculpture created by renowned artist …
How Frankford Memorial UMC’s legacy continues worldwide
Here at Crescentville United Methodist Church, along with former members of Frankford Memorial United Methodist Church who now worship with us, we recently shared a special shipment of choir robes, Bibles, hymnals, and a beautiful brass cross with Sidney Grove …
Filipino pastors reflect on relationship between faith and compassion
As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, many Filipino Americans are reflecting on how faith, culture, and community continue to sustain joy and hope in difficult times. For us Filipino Christians, hope is deeply rooted in trust …
Seeking the Lord where the Lord may be found
2026 Annual Conference Summary With a sense of readiness for the Holy Spirit, Annual Conference 2026 opened in a worshipful Celebration of Ministry service. Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi welcomed Yina Park as a sister in Christ through the waters of baptism. …
Part-time Director of Music, Marshallton UMC in Wilmington, DE
Marshallton United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time Director of Music to accompany worship on organ and piano, and to direct a small choir. We are a small congregation seeking to re-vitalize worship, engage with our community, and diversify our …
Grace UMC’s daily prayer inspires creative approach to apportionments
Last July, Grace United Methodist Church in Philadelphia began a new prayer practice. Every weekday at 7am, they gather for a half-hour community prayer call that anyone can join by phone. The ministry, called “Grace without Walls,” extends beyond church …
Pathways Bridges inspires congregations to move “from the table to the streets”
Across communities, congregations participating in Pathways Bridges are reimagining what it means to be the church, shifting from inward-focused ministry to meaningful community engagement. For many, Bridges has become more than a series of workshops. It is a community bonded …