In partnership with Discipleship Ministries, the Susquehanna Conference presents the One Matters Award to one church in each of our districts at Annual Conference.
This award has a strong focus on making disciples because, by integrating into the church body, an individual may experience the personal transformation to potentially engage in the church’s mission for the transformation of the world. While most Discipleship Ministries programs focus on existing members, OMA focuses on new members. After all, ONE Matters.
The following congregations received the One Matters Award in 2025:
Freedom Trail District
Salem Guldens UMC
Mountain Valley District
Covenant UMC, Lockhaven
North Central Rivers District
Eatonville UMC & Evans Falls UMC
Northern Wilds District
Millerton UMC
River Valley District
Faith UMC, Hallam
Faith UMC, Hallam
River Valley District
Each summer, Faith UMC partners with three neighboring
churches in Wrightsville to host a vibrant Community Vacation Bible School.
Their preschool, serving 85 children, helps young learners build a strong
foundation for elementary education. The church's G2 Youth Group shares
Christ's love through simple acts of kindness - offering cookies during their
annual Cookie Walk and serving hot chocolate and candy at the community
Christmas Tree Lighting.
But their care for the community doesn't stop there. This
congregation is passionate about feeding the hungry, hosting monthly food
distributions that draw long lines of cars, and delivering food boxes to local
seniors. In the past year, they have welcomed 9 new members and celebrated one
baptism - clear signs of lives being touched and transformed.
