About Urban Ministries
The Office of Urban & Metro Ministries is strengthening its capacity to re-invigorate urban ministry and to be a relevant source of information and support to urban congregations. The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference includes some of the most historic population centers in the country, including Philadelphia, Chester and Reading... Read More
Fight for Floyd and Beyond
The Eastern PA Conference Urban Commission oversees an ongoing Fight for Floyd and Beyond campaign to address racism and violence in U.S. policing. Prompted by the May 25, 2020, killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, the campaign seeks to address problems in police-community relations in communities of color, including police mistreatment and brutality committed against African Americans that may be racially motivated... Learn More
News & Information
Featured News
Merged churches inspire hope through mission center
Apr. 01, 2022
Next Urban Summit to focus on victims, ‘co-victims’ of violence, Sept. 25
Sep. 24, 20212022 Urban Ministry Awards
Featured Resources
Urban Commission
Urban Alliance / Urban Church Initiative Grant Application
Spring 2022 Deadline: May 31
The Urban Commission of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference will award grants to assist in funding Urban Alliances or Urban Church Initiatives. Alliances and Initiatives who receive funding are eligible to apply for additional funding once every 12 months.
Download the Urban Alliance / Urban Church Initiative Grant Application (.docx download)
UM Metro Ministries, Inc.
Building Repair Grant
UM Metro Ministries will receive applications two times per year with submissions due on March 15 and September 15. UMMM has limited funds and seeks to fund the most compelling projects that demonstrate high impact on the life of the congregation and/or the community it serves. Learn More
For more information about funding resources visit our Funding For Ministry webpage.