In 1885, Henry Appenzeller took a bold step of faith, leaving behind the familiar to bring the good news of Jesus Christ to Korea. His story began in our own backyard, at Lancaster First, on the West District in EPA, …
Get ready for your 2025 charge conference!
As we squeeze the last few precious weeks out of the summer season, it is again time to pull together what is needed for this year’s charge conferences. Here’s what you need to know. Paperwork deadlines have changed this year …
Restoration and Remembrance: Somerton UMC Rededicates WWII Monument in Honor of Lester Penny, 100
On a quiet corner of the Somerton United Methodist Church property, a once-forgotten monument has been lovingly restored—its flowerbed renewed, its purpose rekindled. The stone marker, dedicated to the men from the Somerton neighborhood who served in uniform during World …
Chief Financial Officer / Treasurer
Title: Chief Financial Officer / Treasurer Classification: Exempt Band Description: Executive Supervisor: The Bishop and in consultation with the Chairperson of CFA EPA employees through their work help fulfill our mission: recruit and develop transformational leaders to make disciples and …
Hope Thru Wholeness: A Ministry of Healing and Hospitality at Prospect UMC
Spring sun shined warmly on a crowded parking lot as neighbors from near and far gathered at the parking lot of Prospect UMC. This gathering was not a one-time event, but part of a monthly rhythm where Prospect UMC, along …
Effort UMC welcomes 20 new members
The Lord is at work at Effort United Methodist Church! On Easter Sunday, Effort UMC experienced an enormous blessing as they welcomed 20 persons into membership (including one adult baptism) as they celebrated the resurrection of our Lord and Savior …
Waiting again: Hurricane Ida survivors face new delays after AmeriCorps exit
It was 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15. AmeriCorps volunteers were cleaning up and saying goodbye to the homeowners in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood of Philadelphia that had been damaged by Hurricane Ida. As the day drew to a close, …
2025 Annual Conference | May 20-22, 2025
The United Methodists of Eastern Pennsylvania and Greater New Jersey invite you to embark on A Journey of Healing: From Lamentation to Praise.
A Gift of Love that Restores Dignity: Undies for Easter
We encourage churches to be in ministry with those who are incarcerated, advocating for these people and for criminal justice reform as well. As forgiven people, Christians must combat the stigma often attached to people who have been in prison. …
Feet that Carry Good News: The Story of Rev. Mamba Nde
“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” – Romans 10:15b Together, as siblings in Christ, we have made an amazing commitment—to build a world where every pastor in Tanzania receives a living wage. When you …