Sayers Memorial UMC celebrated its third annual Community Unity Day in West Philadelphia on August 17. This celebration originated from a vision that the Lord gave to Pastor Washington in 2019, leading to the creation of an event called Youth …
Stirring up Love and Good Deeds: Reflections on the 2024 Laity Academy
The Laity Academy of Eastern Pennsylvania (EPA) met from August 2-3 at Eastern University to equip lay leaders with the tools they need to lead well in their contexts. The theme for this 40th year of equipping lay leaders came …
Building Bridges and Sharing Joy: Outreach Event Connects Cultures & Communities
On Sunday August 11th El Buen Samaritano UMC hosted their annual outreach event. El Buen Samaritano regularly hosts community events in the park to create opportunities for new connections. People don’t have to step through the door of a church …
Faith Lessons from Gretna Glen
This summer Gretna Glen welcomed 1,269 campers to a time apart, when they could play, grow, and learn about faith. Here are a few of the lessons learned from campers both big and small. Jesus connects us with God. Cameron …
Mosaic Ministries retreat helps incoming pastors find their feet
On July 25, a group of pastors gathered at Princeton Theological Seminary’s Farminary, as the final activity of their three-date retreat. At first glance, one might wonder, what does farming have to do with pastoral ministry? A lot, as it …
New Life UMC’s Prayer and Praise Service Lifts Spirits
New Life UMC at Drexel Hill celebrated its 6th annual Prayer and Praise Celebration on July 13 welcoming all commuters for prayer, praise and worship at SEPTA’s 69th Street Terminal Transportation Center Station in Philadelphia. The celebration was a hands-on …
Connectionalism brings new life to VBS ministry
Salem UMC hosts first VBS in 20 years In 2023 Palisades Community Bible Church, asked Salem UMC if they could host a bible club for children in the community. Salem UMC gladly opened their doors, and the bible club reached …
Two Churches Cast Bold Visions, then Boldly Revise
Celebrating past visions and embracing new ones On June 23, the Rev. Erica Munoz along with church leaders past and present gathered to burn the mortgage of Trinity United Methodist Church in Hackettstown, NJ. Their celebration sparked a leadership lesson. …
MyCalling Ministries Celebrates 10 Years of Youth-led Mission Trips
In 2013, three students from Yardley United Methodist Church were rebuilding homes that were damaged by Superstorm Sandy when a moment of Holy Spirit inspiration came. They realized, “We can do a mission trip at our church!” They came back …
Delegates Eager to Collaborate with Incoming Bishop Moore-Koikoi
After the new episcopal areas were announced, EPA and GNJ sat down together to discuss their hopes and dreams for future collaboration and for their incoming episcopal leader. “We were dating, now we’re married!” laughed delegates from EPA and GNJ …