The Rev. Umba and Ngoy Kalangwa, a missionary couple from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) serving in Tanzania, visited the Eastern PA Conference in mid-October to worship, fellowship and share inspiring information about their mission work. Deaconess Barbara Drake …
Church packs 10,000+ meals to donate in 1 special day
Members of Cedarville United Methodist Church in Pottstown (North Coventry) celebrated the church’s 150th anniversary in “Mission First” style, by packing 10,800 high-nutrition meals up in a single day to help feed children and families in need around the world. …
Reentry simulation offers bitter taste of released prisoners’ frustration
The Lancaster County Reentry Coalition invite all to experience a reentry simulation event on Friday, November 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the IU13 Conference Center, 1020 New Holland Ave, Lancaster. Participants will experience what it is like …
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 …
Reclaim, Revive, Renew: Korean United Methodists meet in Chicago
Chicago, IL – Nestled between the historic walls of the First Korean UMC of Chicago and the modern facilities of the Crowne Plaza Chicago Northbrook, the power of unity and a shared vision echoed. Approximately 300 Korean American United Methodist …
Vision + Teamwork = Success
“Be united in the same mind and the same purpose.” (I Corinthians 1:10b NRSV) A compelling vision, paired with a competent and committed team, can accomplish extraordinary feats of mission. The president of my graduate school alma mater recently shared …
‘The best summer of my life!’ EPA Camps touch, change many lives
By Apryl Miller This summer our four sites served 1,375 individual families from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and 12 otherstates—Arizona, Delaware, California, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia—plus Washington DC. Those families provided an opportunity …
All the World Needs Our Witness: Celebrating Laity Sunday with Children
Celebrating Laity Sunday 2023 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” —Matthew 19:14 My husband and I have a small handful of parenting …
IGNITE 2023 sets hundreds of young faithful hearts on fire
“God sees us and loves us, no matter how unworthy we may think we are!” The Rev. Lydia Sohn’s blessing reverberated like a pulsing heartbeat throughout the IGNITE youth conference, whose excitement filled the Wildwood New Jersey Convention Center from …
Clergy find soul-care at ‘Reset’ spiritual retreat
Over 70 clergy serving in the Eastern PA Conference—including several from Greater New Jersey—found much-needed soul-support during a free, daylong retreat for spiritual renewal Sept. 20, at the Daylesford Abbey in Paoli, Chester County. The monastery was an ideal setting—both …