News & Views

Nov 25, 2025

One-on-one with justice advocate, pastor and Chancellor: Rev. Mark Salvacion

In October, Rev. Mark Ignatius Salvacion, Lead Pastor of St. Luke United Methodist Church in Bryn Mawr, PA and recently-appointed Chancellor of EPA, was recognized by the NAACP Main Line Branch with the Oscar B. Cobb Sr. Civil Rights Advocacy

One-on-one with justice advocate, pastor and Chancellor: Rev. Mark Salvacion

Eastern PA and Greater NJ United Methodists Respond to Food Insecurity

While SNAP benefits have been restored across EPA & GNJ, food insecurity continues to rise across our communities. Congregations throughout the Eastern Pennsylvania and Greater New Jersey Conferences are stepping forward with compassion and purpose—living out Jesus’ call to “feed my sheep.” From ...

Remembering Bishop Violet Fisher: A Life Led by the Holy Spirit

My heart was grieved when I received a call from a family representative informing me of the passing of Bishop Violet Fisher. Bishop Violet Fisher’s legacy and influence live on in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference and throughout the whole church. ...

The East District United Women of Faith Celebrated with CoNAM presentation of ‘The Loss of Turtle Island’

The Women of Faith (UWF) in the East District of EPA Conference gathered for their 20th Annual Celebration on October 11, 2025, at Lansdale First UMC, Lansdale PA, to fellowship, worship, conduct business and to learn about Native American history. ...

Capital campaigns with a twist: Lancaster First turns fundraising strength into mission

When churchgoers hear the words “capital campaign,” fundraisers for large building projects likely come to mind – replacing a leaky roof, broken boiler or constructing a new education building. Lancaster First United Methodist Church is no stranger to capital ...

UMC Bishops finish Canvassing of Amendments; All Four are Ratified

This information was originally published on the Council of Bishop’s website. The Council of BishopsThe United Methodist ChurchFor Immediate ReleaseWednesday, November 5, 2025 WASHINGTON, D. C. The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church has completed canvassing the votes of ...

Faith, Finances, and the Future: Financial Leadership Academy Graduates ready to lead with confidence

On October 1, more than 80 clergy, laity and their supporters gathered to celebrate their graduation from the 18-month Financial Leadership Academy (FLA) program. The FLA, a program of the Mid-Atlantic Faith Foundation (MAFF), empowers participants to lead their congregations ...

Join Bishop Moore-Koikoi on a Wesley Heritage Tour

This spring, take the opportunity to experience the trip of a lifetime. Travel with Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi on a Wesley Heritage Tour, starting at $4,598* from Newark or Philadelphia. You’ll depart on April 8, 2026 and return on April 16. ...

Regional Administrator, GNJUMC

The primary responsibility of the Regional Administrator is to provide administrative support to the District Superintendents of the assigned region. The Regional Administrator serves as the connection between the district/regional office and the local congregations by resourcing and providing support ...