News & Views

May 27, 2026

Seeking the Lord where the Lord may be found

2026 Annual Conference Summary With a sense of readiness for the Holy Spirit, Annual Conference 2026 opened in a worshipful Celebration of Ministry service. Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi welcomed Yina Park as a sister in Christ through the waters of baptism.

FundRAISE the Roof: How one pastor’s rooftop campout raised funds and spirits

On Sunday, May 3, Rev. Johnson Dodla climbed a ladder to the roof of Mount Hope UMC. But he wasn’t assessing water damage or chasing after a rogue dodgeball. He was embarking on an overnight camp out — the culminating ...

Furniture Available for pickup at the Conference Office

On July 14, 2026, the EPA conference office will close for renovations. If you or your church are looking for office furniture, you can check out which pieces are looking for a new home in the Excel file below. Furniture ...

Volunteers needed this summer at Innabah, Gretna Glen & Pocono Plateau! The Camp & Retreat Centers of Eastern Pennsylvania

Summer camp is here and we are looking for some help. Volunteers play a vital role in creating a welcoming, safe, and faith-filled experience for our campers. Whether you can help for a day, several days, or an entire week, ...

Multicolored Messages of Love and Support

A Reflection on the First Year of the EPA LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Task Force On my way to Annual Conference this year, I stopped at an art supply store. I was running late, but on an impulse, I pulled into the ...

Clothing the Community: Introducing Linnett’s Lending Closet

Sanctuary UMC of North Wales, PA is excited to announce the launch of our newest compassion ministry: Linnett’s Lending Closet. Inspired by our former Pastor Lorraine Foster’s mother, this emergency clothing ministry is designed to get apparel into the hands of ...

What’s New at IGNITE 2026: GLOW

IGNITE 2026 is coming to Wildwood, NJ on October 9-11, and this year’s theme — GLOW — is going to be electric. Based on Ephesians 5:8, “Live as children of light,” GLOW is all about the transformation that happens when ...

EPA Accounting Operations Assistant

The United Methodist Church forms disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously. Title: Accounting Operations AssistantClassification: Non-ExemptBand Description: AdministrativeSupervisor: CFO Position Summary The Accounting Operations Assistant is a vital member of ...

Register today for the 2026 Laity Academy: Foundations of Faith

“God set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.” -Psalm 40:2b-3a Before the frame of a house can be raised, a strong foundation ...

God’s Blessings at Effort UMC: Celebrating new members through baptism and profession of faith

May all praise and glory be to God, for the ways he is working in the hearts and minds of God’s people at Effort United Methodist Church on the North District. This year, on Easter Sunday, the church was blessed to ...