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Commission on the General Conference FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2021 General Conference Postponed to 2022 Meeting on February 20, the Commission on the General Conference made a decision to further postpone the 2020 General Conference until August 29 – September 6, 2022, in...
Press Release February 25, 2021 Bishops call Special Session of General Conference, create a timeline for moving forward
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the further postponement of the 2020 General Conference, the Council of Bishops (COB) is calling a Special Session of the...
United Methodists are called to advocate for proposed legislation.
By Erik Alsgaard
Baltimore-Washington Conference churches once again rose to the occasion with robust stewardship efforts as the Conference Council on Finance and Administration (CFA) recently reported stronger than expected giving in 2020.
This, of course, despite the pandemic’s effects...
By Melissa Lauber
In 1921, the Rev. Elmer Ross Andrews received his quarterly conference license to preach in the Evangelical United Brethren Church. A century later, his great-granddaughter, the Rev. Sarah Schlieckert is being appointed to serve as the superintendent of the Annapolis...
Beloved of God, as we prepare to enter this deep and rich time of Lent -- a time of prayer, remembering our baptism, and preparing others for theirs -- we look back over almost a year of global pandemic, racial and political unrest, and almost a year of social distancing, tremendous loss, and...
FAQ's
Q: How can I tell when these messages are fake? A: Bishop Easterling and other conference leaders would never, ever, e-mail you and ask for monetary donations, gift cards, etc., even in an emergency. Legitimate donation requests would be communicated via the Baltimore-Washington...
It’s hard to think of “a more dedicated more flexible, a more compassionate, more risk-taking, loving group than youth leaders,” Steven Argue told more than 180 participants at a ROCK(ish) webinar Feb. 3. “A lot of people put a lot of expectations on you, but you hold...
One of the highlights of a “normal” ROCK youth retreat is a time set aside for “Dish with the Bish,” a kind of “ask me anything” forum that always delights, informs, and provides insights into how young people’s lives are impacted by society today.
This...
When The United Methodist Church as a denomination wanted to pilot a new training opportunity on church planting for the laity, the Rev. Bill Brown, director of the New Faith Expressions, immediately volunteered the Baltimore-Washington Conference.