The EPAUMC Cabinet has updated its COVID response recommendations for churches by advising them to observe their local county or city guidelines regarding safe attendance at events and wearing of masks. Health protection mandates have ended, as the pandemic has …
Churches respond to war in Ukraine with prayers for peace
As destruction spreads and casualties mount in Ukraine under the brutal attack by Russia’s military, United Methodists globally are responding to the crisis, including in the Eastern PA Conference. The Philadelphia region is home to the second-largest contingent of Ukrainians …
Project Restoration seeks volunteers for disaster recovery work
Robin Bresser, of Christ UMC Lansdale, got his “first taste” of being a mission volunteer when he worked with his father for two years on Habitat for Humanity houses. When his father died, Robin kept going, partly to honor his …
2022 Clergy Appointments, Church Openings, and Retirements
With appointments season, the EPA Conference website now has a new Appointments section, featuring New Appointments, New Clergy Retirees and Open Churches that are seeking new pastoral appointments…
2022 Advance Special Application
Dear pastors, project coordinators, and mission leaders of Eastern Pennsylvania, On behalf of the Conference Global Ministries Team, I thank you for the ministries you are involved in. We trust that you had a great year of serving the Lord …
Best Safety Practices during Increasing COVID Transmission
As of January 4, 2022, the Eastern PA Conference Office will be on modified lockdown, out of an abundance of caution for our staff due to the ongoing Omicron wave of COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County and beyond. Most staff will continue their …
CORR Statement: A Commitment to Support BIPOC-Owned Businesses
Commission on Religion and RaceEastern Pennsylvania Conference, The United Methodist Church A Commitment to Support BIPOC-Owned Businesses “. . . he (God);will not forget your work and the love you have shown himas you have helped his people and continue …
Bishop shares Cabinet Priorities for Mission
Message from Bishop John Schol: Survey Response
Dear Friends in Christ,
You are called, chosen as disciples, leaders and congregations to go into the community and world to bear fruit. A powerful purpose for your life…
Hanke looks back at UM Men tenure
This week, and every week, thousands of United Methodist men will reflect online and out loud on how well they are living out their faith. This ongoing communication with their peers will continue long after Gilbert C. Hanke retires as …