Young People’s Ministries, comprising dual emphases on Youth Ministry and Young Adult Ministries, strives to create connections in ministry and fellowship among members of each age-group so they can grow together in Christ, as they discover empowered, fulfilling lives grounded in faith.

We focus on faith formation, principled leadership development, mission engagement, communication, cooperation and advocacy. In the process, we seek to cultivate unconditional love, self-worth and peer support among young people, and to foster their social activism for peace and justice. We draw our inspiration and ideas from the diverse experiences of youth and of young adults who are active in their churches and communities.

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Apr 11, 2023

EPA camps prepare for a bountiful summer during a busy spring

All four Eastern PA Camp & Retreat Centers are hoping and preparing for a record-breaking Summer Camp season, as they register eager young campers and recruit dedicated staff and volunteers to ensure a socially and spiritually sensational summer for all. Camp directors are urging churches in EPA and Greater New… Read More
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Apr 10, 2023

Apply for grants in May to pay higher education costs

Application period: May 1-13, 2023 On May 1 the Education Society of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference will begin accepting grant applications to help worthy United Methodist students pay the cost of higher education for the 2023-2024 school year.  The grants are for students seeking undergraduate education and qualified career preparation… Read More
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Mar 22, 2023

EPA camps welcome all to confirmation retreats and more this spring

All four of the Eastern PA Conference Camp & Retreat Centers are springing forward as their activity schedules begin to bloom like vivid spring flowers. They’re inviting United Methodists of EPA and Greater New Jersey to come enjoy April and May weekends with them and also to register for Summer… Read More
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Jan 31, 2023

World Methodist Council nominations sought

Bishop John Schol seeks persons—clergy, lay adults and youth—to nominate for membership and leadership on the World Methodist Council, for the remainder of its current term, 2022-2024, and also for 2024 to 2030. The Eastern PA and Greater New Jersey conferences each are entitled to two representatives on the council.… Read More
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Eastern PA Young Adult Ministries

CCYAM seeks to affirm the unique gifts, talents, and ministries of young adults, provide opportunities through programs and resources for young adults to explore ways to integrate their faith in their lives, and foster an environment for young adults in our church and community that addresses their needs and issues through evangelism and a spirit of Christian fellowship. Check us out on Facebook or email us at youngadultministries@epaumc.org.

Eastern PA Youth Ministries

The Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM), including new members and adult youth leaders, met Nov. 23, 2019, welcoming members from all four districts for the first time. The group discussed implicit racial bias, part of its ongoing focus on race, culture, racism and reconciliation. Members also began planning their 2020 Youth Rally March 28 and selected two youth to represent them at the 2020 Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference.

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Rev. Dawn Taylor-Storm
Executive Director, Connectional Ministries
610.666.9090 ext. 1013
484.762.8230
dtaylorstorm@epaumc.church

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Jezerel Gutierrez
Associate Coordinator, Youth Ministries
jezerelgutierrez@gmail.com

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