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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 ...

Love That Tells the Truth: Saint Valentine and the Courage of Covenant

Relatives, Before the world wrapped Valentine’s Day in candy and cards, it was a day to remember a human being who walked the path of sacrifice. The truth is layered, as stories often are. There may have been more than ...

Resource Administrator

The United Methodist Church forms disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously. Title: Resource AdministratorClassification: Non-ExemptBand Description: AdministrativeSupervisor: Resource Manager Position SummaryThe Resource Administrator provides vital support in various program areas ...

Embracing Curiosity with Alyssa Ruch, Director of Pathway Bridges

Pathway Bridges, a Lilly grant-funded program, has been equipping churches to bridge the gap between the church and the community since 2022. New cohorts launched in the spring and fall of 2025. Three years in, there’s still an aura of ...

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Mar 18, 2026

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… Read More
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Mar 17, 2026

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… Read More
Mar 11, 2026

Call for Service: EPA UMC Conference Board of Trustees Member

The EPA Annual Conference is prayerfully seeking a dedicated individual to serve on the Conference Board of Trustees. This is… Read More
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Mar 11, 2026

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,… Read More
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Mar 11, 2026

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… Read More
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Mar 03, 2026

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,… Read More
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Mar 02, 2026

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… Read More
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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… Read More
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Feb 24, 2026

Called Forward by Black History Month

As we have observed Black History Month, we give thanks for the profound faith, resilience, leadership, and witness of Black… Read More
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Feb 24, 2026

Methodists Support Scouting in a Historically Black Neighborhood

When I talk to older black men about Scouting, many of them immediately raise the three-fingered Scout Sign and rattle… Read More
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Feb 14, 2026

Love That Tells the Truth: Saint Valentine and the Courage of Covenant

Relatives, Before the world wrapped Valentine’s Day in candy and cards, it was a day to remember a human being… Read More
Feb 12, 2026

Resource Administrator

The United Methodist Church forms disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead… Read More