The special 2019 General Conference, which upheld and strengthened the denomination’s stance on homosexuality, caused the Church’s foundations to shift, said Bishop LaTrelle Easterling. To acknowledge this sea-change in the church, the bishop opted to open the Annual...
Dr. Marvin McMickle, president, director of the Doctor of Ministry program and professor of African American Religious Studies for Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, led Thursday’s Bible study on Luke 16:19-22. McMickle called attention to the contrast between the...
The resolutions considered by BWC members Thursday, May 30, reflected a broad range of conference ministries as members debated hospitality at the Communion Table, a new episcopal residence, the stewardship of annual gatherings, how to best disagree, and how to best use the generous...
In a clergy session Wednesday afternoon, May 29, Baltimore-Washington Conference clergy voted to approve two deacons and nine Elders as candidates for commissioning and one Deacon and 11 Elders for ordination. Included in those approved were T.C. Morrow, a provisional Deacon and Joey...
“Oh, the wonder of it all,” said Marcia McFee as she called the people of the Baltimore-Washington Conference to worship. “It’s safe to say we’re experiencing a mixed bag of emotions — joyful, sorrowful, ambivalent, hopeful,” she said. “Here...
By Erik Alsgaard, Heather Hahn, and Sam Hodges* The Rev. Ginger Gaines-Cirelli, center, answers a question at the press conference following UMCNext. With her are fellow convening team members, the Rev. DJ del Rosario, left, and Karen G. Prudente. Photo by David Burke, Great Plains...
The Baltimore-Washington Chapter of the Wesleyan Covenant Association issued a response to the April 29 Vision Statement by the Conference Discipleship Council in Response to Legislation Enacted during the 2019 General Conference. BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON CHAPTER OF THE WESLEYAN COVENANT...
By Heather HahnUnited Methodist News Service The Rev. Ginger Gaines-Cirelli, center, answers a question at the press conference following UMCNext. With her are fellow convening team members, the Rev. DJ del Rosario, left, and Karen G. Prudente. Photo by David Burke, Great Plains...
Restructuring | Budget | Pensions and Health Benefits | Disaffiliation Other Stewardship Questions | Resolutions | Other Questions The following are questions asked at the Pre-Conference sessions on May 18. The answers, about the restructuring recommendations...
by Erik Alsgaard United Methodists across the United States are gathering by the hundreds to try and figure out what’s next. Following the adoption – and subsequent ruling of the Judicial Council affirming – the Traditional Plan at the Special General Conference Session...
