News & Views

Dec 03, 2025

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,

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

Honoring the Lives Lost and the Work Still Before Us

A Reflection from the General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) Today marks the anniversary of the Sand Creek Massacre (November 29, 1864), the deadliest day in Colorado’s history. At sunrise, the U.S. Army attacked a peaceful encampment of Cheyenne ...

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 ...

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 ...