These days we are traveling through the season of Lent, the weeks from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday—40 days, excluding Sundays. While we may honor sacrifices during Lent, Sundays are considered mini-Easters and are not days to sacrifice, but to …
EPA&GNJ members “Journey with Paul” in Greece
Evoking the season and spirit of Epiphany, which signifies the revelation of Christ to the world, 23 members of the Eastern PA and Greater New Jersey conferences began 2024 in Greece on a revealing “Journey with Paul.” Since January 4 …
EPA&GNJ Collaboration progress, next steps: December 2023 update
Each month EPA&GNJ Cabinet and staff will be reporting on the progress and next steps, opportunities and challenges in collaborative areas of leadership, database development, ending the sin of racism, youth ministry groups, camp & retreat ministry, finances and benefits, …
Bishop updates EPA on church disaffiliation suit
Dear United Methodists of Eastern Pennsylvania, Last week, the judge ruled in favor of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference regarding a request by 11 of our churches for an injunction. These churches sought to disaffiliate without adhering to the process outlined …
Bishops urge prayer, deepened faith in response to Israel tragedy
“In the shadows of grief and concern, I reach out to you today regarding the deeply distressing events unfolding in the Middle East,” wrote Bishop John Schol in a letter to EPA&GNJ members today. He lamented the “devastating acts of …
Bishop invites all on 2024 Holy Land Pilgrimage
Journey Through the Bible, January 4-14, 2024 To experience an unforgettable exploration of the Holy Land, led by Bishop John Schol, in January 2024, sign up now, by October 4. Learn more, and register now to save. Also view this …
Progress report follows bishop’s meetings with EPA members
Bishop John Schol will hold video-conference listening sessions, as promised, with EPA lay and clergy conference members via Zoom on August 29, at 11 a.m., and August 31 at 6:30 p.m.* He will discuss and answer questions about the proposed …
‘The Power Has Gone Out from Me’
Who touched me?” Jesus asked his disciples on a crowded street, “for I know that power has gone out from me.” (Luke 8:46) “There is a great crowd,” his puzzled disciples answered. “Everyone is touching you.” But Jesus felt the …
Possible! Episcopal Address by Bishop John Schol
Eastern Pennsylvania Annual Conference, Presented May 18, 2023 View this address at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ps2qeqlirs&t=19018s at timecode 05:17:35. Welcome back! You look marvelous, and it is great to be back together in person! All Things Are Possible I see great possibility before …
EPA Annual Conference to reconvene Sept. 9, at Lititz UMC
The EPA Annual Conference will hold a special session on Saturday morning, September 9, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Lititz United Methodist Church. Registration materials will be made available by August 1. The special session was requested and approved …