The Eastern PA Conference works with or supports a number of institutions, organizations and agencies, some as affiliated partners of our conference and others merely as friends. For some, the conference is represented on their boards of directors. Here is a partial list:
Partners
- Mid-Atlantic UM Foundation
- Simpson Senior Services (including Simpson House, Simpson Meadows, Simpson Gardens I & II, Simpson Midtown and Simpson at Jenner's Pond)
- UM Neighborhood Services
- LUMINA
- Methodist Services (formerly Methodist Home for Children)
- Pennsylvania Council of Churches
- Religious Leaders Council of Greater Philadelphia
- Methodist Hospital (a division of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital)
Local/Regional Seminaries approved by the UMC’s University Senate
Affiliated Colleges and/or Campus Ministries:
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- Asbury Ministry at Drexel University (aka Open Door Christian Community, a Wesley Student Foundation ministry)
- Millersville University United Campus Ministry
- Albright College
- Lebanon Valley College
Friends
Resources
Latest News & Information

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

Jul 07, 2022
UMC reaches new Affiliation Agreement with BSA
United Methodist leaders and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) have reached an agreement about new Affiliation and Facility Use Agreements between congregations, scouting units and the BSA. Bishop John Schol, who chairs the UMC Leadership Team, announced the completion in a July 6 letter to U.S. bishops and also… Read More

Mar 04, 2022
Women’s gifts of creativity give comfort
Methodist Hospital Women’s Association gives thanksThe Women’s Association of Methodist Hospital expresses great appreciation to the church women who have knitted and crocheted prayer shawls, afghans, and lap robes for hospital patients…… Read More