Eastern PA Conference of the UMCMinistry Resources
Use this page to quickly find the resources you need for your church’s ministry. Please visit the Ministry Page for each of the following areas to find complete information and context for these resources.
ADVOCACY MINISTRIES
United Methodist Advocacy in PA WebsiteUMC Social Principles & Social Creed
January 2020 Legislative Advocacy Report
AFRICAN-AMERICAN MINISTRIES
Philadelphia Area Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR)Call to Action Resolution, 2016 NEJ Conference
[Icon style=”file”] Call to Action Response, Eastern PA 2017 Annual Conference
COMMUNICATIONS
Local Church Communicators SurveyNEWSpirit quarterly newspaper
NEWSpirit Digest weekly newsletter
Local Church Media Resources including issues of the NEWSpirit Bulletin
“10+ best practices for e-mail use to be safe, not sorry”
CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2020-21 Local Pastor Licensing School – Schedule & ApplicationNew Church Start Process
CDT Language regarding starting new churches and ministries
The Emergent Model of Starting New Faith Communities
Covenant Relationship between CDT and Redevelopment Church
Language & definitions regarding starting new churches and ministries
Request Form for Financial Support for New Churches
Request Form for Financial Support for other than New Church
Monthly Report Form for New Church Start
CONNECTIONAL TABLE
Connectional Table DirectoryMinistry Committee Reports
DISABILITY MINISTRIES
UMC Accessibility Audit 2019Accessibility Badge Information Flyer
Disability Minisitries Committee 2019 Report
Disability Ministries Groups Brochure 2019
DeafCAN! ASL Classes – Registration form
DISASTER RESPONSE
Crisis Preparation and Response Plan for EPAUMC churchesChurch Preparation for Hurricanes
Preparedness Resources for Houses of Worship
FUNDING RESOURCES FOR MINISTRIES
Conference Loan Fund InformationConference Loan Fund Application Form
Peace with Justice Grants for Individuals, Churches, Organizations
Dewees Grant Information
Dewees Grant Application Form
UMMM Building Repair Grant Application Form
GBCS Grant Information
Grants Available for Local Church Racial/Ethnic Ministries
HIGHER EDUCATION / CAMPUS MINISTRY
Scholarships & Grants for Higher EducationEastern PA Scholarship for Undergraduates Application
2019-20 Ed. Society Grant Application
LATINO MINISTRIES
Guidelines for working with Non-Latino ChurchesImmigrant Welcoming Communities in the Eastern PA Conference
How to Become an Immigrant Welcoming Community
Immigration Ministry Concerns
Iglesias Latino / Latino Churches in Eastern PA Conference
LAY MINISTRY
2020 CLM Orientation/Admission Program Dates & InformationChrist Servant Ministries website
LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
2019 Leadership ReportLeadership & Service Interest Form
MISSIONS & OUTREACH
2019-2020 Advance SpecialsNATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRIES
Suggestions for Local Churches to get involved in Native American MinistriesActs of Repentance Resources
PRISON MINISTRY & RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
Christmas Cards for Inmates Ministry ProjectWhere can someone go for help if a friend or family member is incarcerated?
Prison Ministry Church Contacts
Prison Ministry Chaplain & Organization Contacts
RELIGION & RACE
Implicit Bias WorkbookImplicit Bias – Enroll in Online course
EPAUMC Commission on Religion and Race Resource List
Clergy Serving in Cross-Racial/Cross-Cultural Appointments
Cross-Racial / Cross Cultural Ministry Powerpoint Presentation
Call-to-Action Report for Annual Conference 2019
Racial Justice Conversation Guide from GCORR
UNITED METHODIST MEN
UMM Report, 2019 Annual ConferenceUMM Charter Application
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
UMW Report, 2019 Annual ConferenceURBAN & METRO MINISTRIES
Urban Commission Grant Application – Fall 2019Comprehensive Urban Ministry Strategic Plan
Urban Ministry Fund
UM Metro Ministries, Inc – Building Repair Grant Application
MissionInSite
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES
Mission Statement of Eastern PA Conference Youth & Young Adult MinistryWaging War Video Series: Season 1
Waging War Video Series: Season 2
