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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 ...

New Resources from United Methodist Men

Unlock new potential in your local church’s ministry with men through these new resources. Cokesbury’s 2025-2028 Guidelines for Men’s Ministries offer practical advice on how to start, grow, and maintain men’s ministry—emphasizing the core principles of Purpose, Passion, Planning, and ...

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 ...

Preparing for Revival: Practical Steps to Engage Young People

This is the third article in a three-part series on the “Quiet Revival.” Here is where you can find Part 1 and Part 2. Learnings and practices for congregations: how congregations can recognize and participate in the movement God is ...

IGNITE 2025: A Celebration of Creativity & Connection

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. (Genesis 1:1–2, NIV) In the ...

Connection at the heart: Diana Wrisley awarded the Walter King Lay Leadership Award

To be a strong leader in the church requires both commitment and flexibility—being grounded in God while remaining open to the movement of the Spirit. Diana Wrisley, former dean of the Laity Academy, is just such a leader. This year, ...

Living a Contemplative Life in a World That Isn’t

A 5-Day Academy for Spiritual Formation | April 2026 | Northeastern Jurisdiction In April 2026, a dream seven years in the making will come to life. A five-day Academy for Spiritual Formation, titled “Living a Contemplative Life in a World ...

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Pastor’s 4 journalism awards highlight EPA&GNJ and 5 of its churches

The Rev. John W. Coleman, a United Methodist freelance journalist and pastor in Greater Jersey, won four awards at the… Read More
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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,… Read More
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Nov 05, 2025

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… Read More
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Oct 28, 2025

New Resources from United Methodist Men

Unlock new potential in your local church’s ministry with men through these new resources. Cokesbury’s 2025-2028 Guidelines for Men’s Ministries… Read More
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Oct 23, 2025

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… Read More
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Regional Administrator, GNJUMC

The primary responsibility of the Regional Administrator is to provide administrative support to the District Superintendents of the assigned region.… Read More
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Oct 22, 2025

Preparing for Revival: Practical Steps to Engage Young People

This is the third article in a three-part series on the “Quiet Revival.” Here is where you can find Part… Read More
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Oct 17, 2025

Photo Release template now available

United Methodists of EPA, we hear you! Following Bishop Moore-Koikoi’s email on Monday, you’ve been requesting support for a photo release template.… Read More
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Oct 15, 2025

IGNITE 2025: A Celebration of Creativity & Connection

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over… Read More
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Oct 15, 2025

Connection at the heart: Diana Wrisley awarded the Walter King Lay Leadership Award

To be a strong leader in the church requires both commitment and flexibility—being grounded in God while remaining open to… Read More
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Oct 08, 2025

Living a Contemplative Life in a World That Isn’t

A 5-Day Academy for Spiritual Formation | April 2026 | Northeastern Jurisdiction In April 2026, a dream seven years in… Read More
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Oct 07, 2025

From Suffering in Silence to Healing in Truth

On Saturday, October 25, the Domestic Violence Committee of EPA will be hosting, “Out of the Darkness,” an online workshop… Read More