News & Views

Jan 21, 2026

Christ UMC offers dignity & hope to neighbors in need

It is said that good ministry always has a zip code. Christ UMC in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, is located less than a mile from a homeless shelter. Chartered in 1975 as the result of a merger between two congregations, Christ UMC came into being about the same time

Christ UMC offers dignity & hope to neighbors in need

The Foundation for Evangelism Laity Awards

Call for Nominations The Eastern Pennsylvania Annual Conference is now accepting nominations for The Foundation for Evangelism Laity Award, formerly the Denman Award. This award honors laity with exceptional evangelistic ministries that bring people into a life- transforming relationship with ...

Creative Media Specialist – Part Time

The United Methodist Church forms disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in local communities and worldwide connections. Title: Creative Media SpecialistClassification: Non-Exempt, Part-Time (20 hours/week with a maximum of ...

Creative Consultant of Pathways Bridges Program

The United Methodist Church forms disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in local communities and worldwide connections. Title: Creative Consultant of Pathways Bridges ProgramClassification: Consultant (Part-Time, 5 hours/week + ...

Interview with Rev. Dr. Sang Choi, Interim Associate Superintendent  

Late last summer, Rev. Choi joined the team here in EPA as an Associate Superintendent. In December, we sat down to chat about life in ministry and the parts of his job that bring him the most life and joy. ...

Director of Pocono Plateau Camp & Retreat Center

The United Methodist Church forms disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in local communities and worldwide connections. Title: Director of Pocono Plateau Camp & Retreat CenterClassification: Exempt (Housing provided on ...

East Stroudsburg UMC plants seeds of faith through service

It is Monday afternoon, the sidewalks are lined with snow, and the temperature is well below freezing in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. But inside East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church, the gymnasium is bustling with warmth. Tables are lined with fresh groceries, ...

Stroudsburg UMC breaks ground on new community resource center

Stroudsburg UMC, winner of the 2024 Herbert E. Palmer Award for Urban Ministry for the North District, is deeply committed to serving the community that surrounds the church. For more than 24 years, they’ve been welcoming people through their doors ...

United Methodists from across Philadelphia gather to advocate for change amidst affordability crisis

On November 12, Philadelphia community leaders, service providers, and residents filled the sanctuary of Mother African Zoar UMC to raise a unified alarm about a crisis they say is devastating the lives of Philadelphians. Affordability of basic needs—housing, food, utilities, ...