On March 29, 2025, United Methodists from across EPA gathered at Paoli UMC for the Annual Conference Awards ceremony. The event was more than a celebration of individual achievements—it was an opportunity to pause and notice the ways God is …
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 …
Undies for Easter: A Challenger Emerges
We are pleased to share that packages of undies are making their way to the conference office. Week by week we are adding more underwear to the closet. You have heard our call for compassion and are responding and we …
Laity Academy Announces 2025 Spring Learning Event
You asked….we listened! In Person Laity Academy Classes to be Held at 2 Locations on April 26 ! The EPAUMC Laity Academy provides learning opportunities for members of local churches who are seeking additional avenues for personal spiritual growth or …
Cultivate: Leadership Development for the Next Generation
Cultivate is a program designed to provide opportunities for youth and young adults to grow their leadership skills and explore their faith. It’s similar to the VIM program that EPA hosted in the past. “The goal,” says the Rev. Kate …
Two Conferences: Two Generations: One Powerful Word
On Saturday, February 16, 2025, United Methodists from across EPA & GNJ gathered at Franklin-St. John’s UMC for an impactful Black History Month service. The Rev. Dr. William D. Carter III, Zachary Holder, and Rev. Elijah Brown were the visionaries …
Historic Conservation Easement Signed at Innabah
While gentle snow fell to the ground, leaders from the EPA and the French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust gathered around the table to sign an agreement that had been more than four years in the making. This moment marked …
For anyone who needs a little help ‘practicing hope’
“Hope is something that we need to practice our whole lives, and especially now,” proclaimed Darlene DiDomineck, Deaconess and Executive Director of The Center Philadelphia. She was referring to the UWF study theme for this year, “Practicing Hope Together.” Through …
A tale of radical hospitality and sacrificial love at Otterbein UMC
On December 30, 2024, Otterbein UMC in Lancaster opened its doors in a wide welcome to its unhoused neighbors. The vision began when the Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (LCHRA) was evaluating potential sites for a low-barrier homeless shelter. …
Undies for Easter: An Act of Love
Each inmate arriving into the Philadelphia Prison System is given ONE pair of underpants and no undershirts or socks. Can you imagine living with only one pair of underpants? Through your generosity we have donated more than 2,000 pairs of …