While SNAP benefits have been restored across EPA & GNJ, food insecurity continues to rise across our communities. Congregations throughout the Eastern Pennsylvania and Greater New Jersey Conferences are stepping forward with compassion and purpose—living out Jesus’ call to “feed my sheep.” From …
HealthFlex Annual Election for 2026 (October 29, 2025 – November 13, 2025)
ANNUAL ELECTION 2026October 29, 2025 – November 13, 2025 For Active Clergy and Lay EmployeesSelect your 2026 benefits during the Annual Election period. Changes take effect January 1, 2026.Reminder: HSA and FSA elections do not automatically renew—re-enrollment is required!Explore Your Options 2026 …
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 …
Get ready for your 2025 charge conference!
As we squeeze the last few precious weeks out of the summer season, it is again time to pull together what is needed for this year’s charge conferences. Here’s what you need to know. Paperwork deadlines have changed this year …
Property & Liability Program: ChurchCompass Portal
Visit the new EHD Insurance ChurchCompass Portal: www.churchcompass.ehdinsurance.com Engle-Hambright & Davies, Inc.350 Eagleview Blvd.Suite 110Exton, PA 19341Toll-free: 1-800-627-3732Facsimile: 610-280-0703 Tyler KurtzAccount ExecutiveTKurtz@ehdinsurance.comToll-free: 1-800-627-3732 ext. 4259
For anyone who needs a little help ‘practicing hope’
“Hope is something that we need to practice our whole lives, and especially now,” proclaimed Darlene DiDomineck, Deaconess and Executive Director of The Center Philadelphia. She was referring to the UWF study theme for this year, “Practicing Hope Together.” Through …
New Leadership Academy Classes on Teachable
The Leadership Academy is pleased to introduce four new courses designed to invigorate your ministry. Enroll today in:
Christmastide Sermon Video from Bishop Moore-Koikoi
Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi recorded a sermon video to bless and resource your faith community during the Christmas season.
Healing from the Trauma of Domestic Violence
On Saturday October 26th EPA is sponsoring a Domestic Violence Awareness workshop. Two survivors will share their stories and then Rev. Neelley Hicks, a UMC pastor will facilitate a conversation to equip faith leaders with the tools they need to …