This week we begin Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month— a season of joy, reflection, and celebration. As the people of God and as the United Methodist Church, we give thanks for the vibrant witness of our Hispanic/Latine siblings whose culture, faith, and …
Check your trees: Property Risk Advisory from the Conference Board of Trustees
The EPAC Board of Trustees has become aware of potential risks to church properties this winter season due to large trees that may be vulnerable to damage from heavy snow or high winds. Recently, one of our EPA churches experienced …
Meet Emily Wilton, EPA & GNJ’s new(ish) Content Coordinator
In July 2025, as I made the transition from Content Writer to Director of Communications, Emily Wilton took on the position of Content Coordinator. In this role she coordinates the Digest and NEWSpirit while also continuing to support Breakthrough, EPA …
Glimpses of a ‘Quiet Revival’ in our midst
One of the blessings of my role is that on most Sundays, I get to travel to new churches, to experience their worship, and meet new friends. When you attend a new church, there are many things to experience. The …
Trinity UMC celebrates its heritage at upcoming 50th anniversary homecoming
Trinity United Methodist Church at 757 Willow St., Lebanon, evolved from the merger in 1975 of Trinity Evangelical United Brethren Church at Ninth and Willow streets and Centenary United Methodist Church at Eighth and Willow streets. Trinity and Centenary became …
Cabinet Pilgrimage to South Korea celebrates past and forges deeper connections in the present
In 1885, Henry Appenzeller took a bold step of faith, leaving behind the familiar to bring the good news of Jesus Christ to Korea. His story began in our own backyard, at Lancaster First, on the West District in EPA, …
The Committee on Native American Ministries (CoNAM) mourns the loss of two members and pays tribute to their memory.
As CoNAM mourns the loss of William Seybold and Robert Coombe, members of the Committee on Native American Ministries (CoNAM) and others reflect on their lives of active service and their impact on CoNAM. Mr. William Henry Seybold, Jr. – …
Laity Academy delivers sure foundation of practical and theological education
On Saturday, August 2, 2025, ninety people gathered at Eastern University to take part in the 2025 Laity Academy. They came to gather in community, to grow, and to continue building on the foundation of excellent lay training laid forth …
Mission U 2025 inspired participants to make hope a daily practice
On July 18–19, United Women in Faith sponsored Mission u, a time for women and men to embrace the work of mission and grow deeper together. Some came to partake once again in a rhythm that had guided their summers …