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Lightning sets blaze
After a 3-alarm fire struck their church, the congregation of Salem UMC in Baltimore is beginning to envision a new future. more...

Maryland's death penalty repeal being studied
The Maryland Commission on Capital Punishment is exploring a repeal of the death penalty. United Methodists are urging those opposed to state-sponsored executions to voice their opinions. more...

Camp merges messy fun and Gospel message
United Methodists delivered doses of zaniness with the sharing of the Gospel at West River Camp this summer. more...

Church offers families 'Night of Peace'

Salem UMC, in partnership with other United Methodist churches is the only overnight shelter in Baltimore County operated in a church. The services it provides transforms lives. Just ask the parents of 2-year-old Ariyanna Davis. more...

Baltimore City and beyond: celebrating hope

As the churches are aligned in their new districts, Baltimore congregations are gathering to celebrate their rich history and promise-filled future. more...

Small area church takes risk for mission in Zimbabwe

Severn UMC recently traveled to strife-ridden Zimbabwe to see the fruits of their mission work in person. more...

CALMRA provides homes for challenged adults

Years ago, Fred and Caroline Winbeck of Ashton UMC, joined with others to start CALMRA, a group that provides housing and other services to adults with cognitive disabilites. Their son David had benefited from their work, which they hope to inspire others to become involved with. more...