Effort UMC welcomes 20 new members

The Lord is at work at Effort United Methodist Church!  On Easter Sunday, Effort UMC experienced an enormous blessing as they welcomed 20 persons into membership (including one adult baptism) as they celebrated the resurrection of our Lord and Savior …

Epworth UMC in Bethlehem is Multiplying Blessings

Effective ministry begins with noticing. Epworth United Methodist Church in Bethlehem noticed that there were some in their neighborhood that struggled with food insecurity. They decided to take action by building a Blessing Box. A Dewees Grant from EPA provided …

Laity Academy Announces 2025 Spring Learning Event

You asked….we listened! In Person Laity Academy Classes to be Held at 2 Locations on April 26 ! The EPAUMC Laity Academy provides learning opportunities for members of local churches who are seeking additional avenues for personal spiritual growth or …

The Overlooked virtue of changing your mind

“Who knows? He may turn, change his mind and leave a blessing behind him.” (Joel 2:14a, CJB)  The EPA Conference North District and Congregational Team (CDT) partner to bring Bishop Will Willimon to our pastors and other local church leaders as he …

2024 Church Anniversary Celebrations

As we continue to peer forward into the new year with anticipation, let’s look back at some of the churches that celebrated anniversaries in 2024. Zoar’s 230th anniversary highlights past, present, future in ministry By John W. Coleman* “Emboldened by …

Carrying the spirit of Christmas into the new year

There are lots of ways to engage the community at Christmas. Some churches go into the community to tell the story of Christmas, some tell the story of Christmas in creative ways, and others choose to build relationships by inviting …

Journey of Healing: From Lamentation to Praise

In a letter sent to thousands of United Methodists across Eastern Pennsylvania (EPA) and Greater New Jersey (GNJ) on New Year’s Day, Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi extended an invitation both audacious and humble: participate in a collective journey of healing. Titled …

UMCOR Cleaning Bucket Challenge

Back-to-back hurricanes led to widespread devastation in the south-eastern region of the United States. Recovery will take years of investment. As the body of Christ here on earth, we are called to embody hope by responding when and as we …