News Release: $1.2 Million Grant to The United Methodists of Eastern Pennsylvania and Greater New JerseyThe United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey (GNJ) has received a grant $1,249,980 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to further develop the Leadership Academy through a …
Camp offers events to explore grief, plus haven for eco-friendly burials
Pocono Plateau honors the sacred gifts of life and creation—in both the nature and nurture it offers to people of all ages through camping and retreat ministries. So, it’s ideal that this place apart should also honor death and the …
Bethlehem church serves church, community in local Mission Blitz Week
Forty-one members of Epworth United Methodist Church in Bethlehem shared in a fast and furious, one-week Mission Blitz, this past summer, serving needs of others in their church and community. It was an intergenerational labor of love, with volunteers ranging …
Lancaster church to open year-round shelter for homeless neighbors
Otterbein United Methodist Church in Lancaster will open its spacious, rarely used fellowship hall as a year-round emergency, overnight shelter for homeless neighbors starting December 1, in response to an urgent appeal from the city. The historic church will have …
Sharing God’s Love at Christmas once again
‘Remember those who are in prison…’ (Hebrews 13:3) Can you imagine being separated from your family and friends at Christmas? Those who are incarcerated suffer this isolation and other deprivations on a daily basis, but at Christmas, those losses can …
EPA groups begin planning leadership succession for 2024-2028
EPA’s Committee on Leadership convened leaders of conference boards and committees September 28, via Zoom, to discuss leadership needs for the 2024-2028 quadrennium, including timely succession of chairpersons. “All groups will have changes in membership, and some will have changes …
By Water & the Spirit: Theology & Practice of Baptism
EPA’s Board of Ordained Ministry will again offer its study of the sacrament of Baptism this fall. By Water & the Spirit: Theology & Practice of Baptism will be presented via Zoom on two Saturdays, October 28 and November 11, …
What comes after General Conference deadline?
A lot has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic postponed The United Methodist Church’s top lawmaking assembly from its original May 2020 schedule to April 23-May 3, 2024, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The coming months will …
Using AI in ministry the right way
In today’s digitally driven world, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a powerful tool that can significantly impact your church’s communication and ministry efforts. As church leaders and pastors, you are uniquely positioned to explore the ethical use of AI, understanding …
Living into Baptism through Diakonia
Diakonia is a strange Greek word. It is often translated as service. But diakonia means much more than simply doing things for others. It is an essential part of Christian identity and discipleship. It is about who we are and …