Commission on a Way Forward clarifies values as it presents two sketches to bishops
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The Council of Bishops received an updated report from the Commission on a Way Forward this past week. Read the press release.
The Council of Bishops received an updated report from the Commission on a Way Forward this past week. Read the press release.
Adam Hamilton The words “fear not,” or “don’t be afraid,” appear more than 140 times in the Bible. Fear is a part of the human condition – perhaps more today than ever. But the Rev. Adam Hamilton believes fear should never rob people of the life they want. On...
On the one hand, the black church appears to be lagging behind movements like #BlackLivesMatter as either late adopters or reluctant risk takers who opt out completely. That reluctance seems to be grounded in the notion that the church cannot participate in a movement that does not have it at...
Council of Bishops President Bishop Bruce Ough has urged his fellow bishops to be open to Christ changing their minds as they counter disagreements and to be prepared to lead The United Methodist Church into unchartered territories.
Together as one in the Body of Christ, please join us in praying with Terrell and Tia Cunningham and family, long-time members of The Journey of Faith in Waldorf, MD, for their missing son, Timothy.
WASHINGTON, DC - With attention on the missional and theological foundations of The United Methodist Church, the Council of Bishops (COB) is preparing to receive an updated report from the Commission on a Way Forward on possible models regarding the inclusion of LGBTQ persons in the global...
The Connectional Ministry department is in search of a Program Manager. The successful candidate will support the design, implementation, and effectiveness of programmatic and project work that advances the Baltimore-Washington Conference’s mission of inspiring and equipping local faith...
Ray Andrew Miles, 74, died Feb. 16, 2018, from diabetes and heart conditions. He lived at Charlestown Retirement Community. He was musical director for several UM churches: Cheverley, Lanham and Savage UMCs and most recently at Trinity UMC in Catonsville. Ray Andrew Miles was born in...
Ancient church mothers and fathers often greeted one another with the phrase, “Give me a word.” This greeting led to the sharing of insights and wisdom. Today we continue this tradition with this monthly column. EXERCISE By Rev. Mandy SayersPastor, Covenant UMC, Gaithersburg I...
By Erik Alsgaard UMConnection Staff We are One: Beneath the Cross,” will be the theme that guides the more than 1,200 members of the Baltimore-Washington Conference when they gather for their annual session Wednesday, May 30, through Friday, June 1, at the Marriott Waterfront...