News & Views

Feb 27, 2026

United Methodists from across the connection join together in a Faithful Resistance

By: NEJ Communicators Faith calls people not only to believe, but to act. On Wednesday, February 25, United Methodists and faith partners gathered in Washington, D.C., for Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice, a day of worship, prayer,

Faith Friends ministry gives those with memory loss recreation and relationship, offers caregivers respite

Living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease can be an isolating experience for those with the diagnosis and for their caregivers—often family members who love and walk beside them each day. Doctors and social workers provide indispensable care, but they cannot ...

IGNITE inspires renewed youth activity at Teaneck UMC

EPA & GNJ are blessed with lots of opportunities for youth to experience community, test out the waters of faith, and grow closer to their connection to God. In countless church basements, fellowship halls and youth rooms across both conferences ...

MyCalling! 2026 – A Mission Experience for Youth

What if serving others could help students discover how God uniquely created them? MyCalling! is a mission experience designed to help youth connect their passions, talents, and interests with real ways to serve others. From July 12–16, students from churches all ...

Cherry Lane UMC: Celebrating 160 Years of Community & Faith

A Warm Welcome from Cherry Lane UMC Step into the heart of Tannersville, PA, where Cherry Lane United Methodist Church has been a beacon of warmth, service and fellowship since 1866. Our story is woven from generations of caring neighbors, ...

Connectional Tables of EPA & GNJ gather to discern priorities for each annual conference

There are many leadership maxims that proclaim the importance of vision, including Proverbs 29:18a which boldly proclaims, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” But how does a leader arrive at a vision that inspires and unites those they ...

Cultivate internships: A win-win for young leaders & churches

In a season when young leaders are craving meaningful spiritual experiences and churches are seeking ways to engage young people, an opportunity like Cultivate is a win-win for everyone involved. Cultivate is a summer internship program that gives students a ...

NEW Matching Challenge! Undies for Easter

People are responding to our Undies for Easter campaign to provide vital undergarments for Philadelphia’s incarcerated individuals. Thank you! We are at approximately 25% of our goal at this time, with 2.5 weeks to go. Step up for our new challenge: a generous ...

Faithful Resistance Across the Northeast: United Methodists Mobilize in Prayer, Witness, and Action for Immigrant Justice 

As hundreds of United Methodists and partners gathered in Washington, D.C., for Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice, a powerful, parallel movement unfolded across the Northeastern Jurisdiction (NEJ). From New England to Upper New York, Western Pennsylvania, and ...

ATTENTION ALL LAITY… It’s Conference Lay Leader Nomination time!

FROM: Conference Board of Lay Ministry As you may be aware, William Thompson is concluding his first term as Lay Leader of the Annual Conference. While Bill is willing to serve another term and The Book of Discipline 2020/2024 allows ...