Small groups are essential venues of personal and spiritual development for many faith communities. The intimacy of smaller gatherings deepens relational bonds, nurtures trust, and provides a safe space for spiritual exploration, learning, and growth. How can you prevent …
Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Scholarships for undergraduate college students
Print an application. The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference awards scholarships annually to United Methodist undergraduate college and university students who have been members of an Eastern PA Conference church for at least two years. Scholarships are funded by annual conference offerings …
South District 2022 Clergy Interviews & Charge Conferences
* * * * 2022 CLERGY INTERVIEWS * * * * South District Clergy Interviews began on June 15 and will continue until August 25. Like last year, the interviews are individual, require 45 minutes, and are on Zoom. However, …
2022 East District Charge Conferences
Important Clergy Interview and Charge Conference Information The Ministries Financial Portal is now LIVE for Clergy Profile Reporting. Your login, as clergy, will take you directly to the Clergy Profile under Church Reports. Please view this recording for an introduction. https://youtu.be/vjPtg9zyIbQ By …
God, show us how to do more: A prayer in response to violence
Holy One, Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those in Uvalde, Texas. We recognize, however, that this isn’t enough. Mobilize us, God. We do not want to be desensitized to violence. Stir something deep within …
Restored Language = Restored Culture = Healing
Watch a fascinating presentation on how an American Indian people are trying to rescue and preserve their native language. Halay Turning Heart, a formally-trained tribal language preservationist for the Yuchi people, spoke with the EPAUMC Committee on Native American Ministries …
Grants to help defray higher education costs: Students should apply April 25 to May 9
On April 25 the Education Society of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church will start accepting applications for grants to assist worthy individuals with defraying the cost of higher education for the 2022-2023 school year. That date …
FAQs on pensions and disaffiliations
GLENVIEW, Ill. — Wespath Benefits and Investments, the United Methodist pension agency, has released answers to frequently asked questions related to church disaffiliations and the potential departure of annual conferences. Bottom line: Wespath says both departing churches and conferences still …
Environmental Protection Agency webinar
Environmental Protection Agency webinar may help save energy costs. The Rev. Zachary Hopple reports that the Towamencin Ministerium in Montgomery County will host a free webinar on Monday, March 28, 6:30 to 8 PM, to inform houses of worship about tools …