It’s here! We’ve just launched the new colorful, easy-to-use website for our Breakthrough worship resource for United Methodists of Eastern PA and Greater NJ. Check it out at Breakthrough Worship Resources (breakthroughseries.org). The new site provides easy access to Breakthrough’s free, time-saving, creative …
Churches build homes at home to send to neighbors in need
For its third annual Help Build Hope mission project, Bethel Hill United Methodist Church in Lansdale, PA, doubled down on its usual homebuilding efforts by constructing a more ambitious, two-floor duplex for some blessed new homeowners in Berks County. Help …
Latino Commission’s Holy Convocation inspires prayer, unity
From all regions of the Eastern PA Conference, members of its Latino/Hispanic Commission came together to strengthen their unity in the Holy Spirit at their annual Holy Convocation on Saturday, April 15, at Casa del Rey UMC in Allentown, PA. …
EPA camps prepare for a bountiful summer during a busy spring
All four Eastern PA Camp & Retreat Centers are hoping and preparing for a record-breaking Summer Camp season, as they register eager young campers and recruit dedicated staff and volunteers to ensure a socially and spiritually sensational summer for all. …
Apply for grants in May to pay higher education costs
Application period: May 1-13, 2023 On May 1 the Education Society of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference will begin accepting grant applications to help worthy United Methodist students pay the cost of higher education for the 2023-2024 school year. The grants …
Helping kids heal from trauma of gun violence
Key points: “I feel scared.” “I feel hurt.” “I feel numb.” “Is this the new normal?” Across the United States, children and teens are grappling with such feelings in the aftermath of yet another school shooting — this time in …
Camps to host spiritual renewal retreats for clergy
All EPA clergy are invited to three upcoming, free spiritual renewal retreats. The first, titled Rhythms of Grace, will happen on Wednesday, April 19, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Pocono Plateau Camp & Retreat Center in Cresco. The Rev. …
Rhythms of Grace: Spiritual Retreats for Pastors
Rhythms of Grace Spiritual Retreats will provide weary, dedicated pastors a free gift of a day away on Wednesday, April 19, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at scenic Pocono Plateau Camp & Retreat Center. The Rev. Sarah Davis-Shappell, founder and …
Olu Brown talks leadership in new podcast episode
In this week’s episode of the Uncovered Dish Christian Leadership Podcast, hosts Gabby Corbett and James Lee chat with the Rev. Olu Brown, an inspiring innovator who founded and led the phenomenal, fast-growing Impact Church (UMC) in Atlanta, Georgia, for 14 years. …
New NEJ task force, consultant to study strategic direction
A new task force will study and recommend a new strategic direction for The United Methodist Church’s Northeastern Jurisdiction (NEJ), with the aid of a hired consultant. The study will consider prospects for reduction and realignment of episcopal areas, due …