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
Featured News
Moravian Seminary offers courses to laity
Moravian Theological Seminary in Bethlehem will offer three courses to laity, both onsite and online through Zoom this fall, through the Crossroads program. Register and learn more at www.moravianseminary.edu/
- Traditions, a look at world religions and other Protestant denominations, on Mondays, Sept. 13–Nov. 1.
- Creative Worship on Thursdays, Sept. 9–Oct. 28.
- Unpacking the Scriptures, twice a week, Mondays and Thursdays, Nov. 4–Dec. 2.
More courses on Missional Leadership, Congregational Ethics, the Story of Christianity and Formative Spirituality will be offered during winter 2022.