Academies, workshops, training events, convocations, retreats. The Eastern PA Conference is a vibrant, living organism that survives and indeed, thrives in community as we gather and grow together. Our connectional life is enhanced by these types of learning events and by other gatherings as well: worship and prayer services; concerts, theater, film viewings and other performances; celebrations; picnics; sports and recreation events–the list is endless.
Featured Events

United Women in Faith – Mission u 2023
In-Person Classes July 21-22 | Online Class August 8, 10, 15, 17Living the Kin-dom: Exploring the Lord’s Prayer as a Spiritual Practice for Social Transformation This study by Riva Tabelisma gives fresh eyes to the Lord’s Prayer. Often learned by rote, the Lord’s Prayer is a rich guide for how we… Read More

2023 Laity Academy – Part 2 (In-Person)
August 4-5 | In-Person at Eastern University2023 Laity Academy – Session 2 August 4-5 Eastern University After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice. – 1 Kings 19:12 Life is NOISY. Life is MESSY.… Read More

2023 Clergy of Color Retreat
June 9-10 | Innabah Camp & Retreat CenterEastern PA clergy of color will come together in a guided process of spiritual and emotional nurturing at an overnight “Retreat for EPA UMC Clergy of Color,” June 9-10, at Innabah Camp & Retreat Center in Spring City, PA. Retreat… Read More