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 …
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 …
Meet the Voices Behind IGNITE 2025: A Weekend of New Beginnings
In the beginning, there was chaos—and then, creation. That’s the theme that will guide over a thousand young people and leaders this fall as they gather for IGNITE 2025, the annual youth conference hosted by the United Methodists of Eastern …
Students from West Virginia University experience ‘The Loss of Turtle Island’
The Committee on Native American Ministries for The United Methodists of Eastern PA (CoNAM) presented “The Loss of Turtle Island” in collaboration with Circle Legacy Center (CLC) for their 2nd Friday Program on March 14, 2025, in Lancaster, PA. They …
Emmanuel UMC & Casa Del Rey collaborate to bless neighborhood children
It all started with a grant. Emmanuel UMC and Casa Del Ray in Allentown, PA received a grant for urban ministries. They formed a community outreach mission team and made plans for how they would connect with their community in …