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Singing “Amazing Grace” in both English and Russian set the stage for a two-day gathering May 5-6, at the BWC Mission Center, for the Eurasia - Central Asia: In Mission Together Consultation.
During the overnight hours of Friday, May 19, someone spray painted “666” on the church sign of Locust UMC in Columbia. A person jogging by just after daylight saw the satanic symbol and alerted the church’s pastor, the Rev. Jane Wood.
The organ is a vital part of the music ministry of a church as well as its legacy, but what do you do when your nearly-ninety-year-old organ begins to fail?
Bishop LaTrelle Easterling has named Christie Latona to serve as the new Director of Connectional Ministries for the Baltimore-Washington Conference.
The Judicial Council’s recent ruling against the consecration of a gay bishop likely has consequences for United Methodists far beyond one bishop.
The Rev. Ann Laprade has been appointed by Bishop LaTrelle Easterling to serve as the superintendent of the Baltimore Suburban District.
The Rev. Rodney T. Smothers has been appointed by Bishop LaTrelle Easterling to serve on the staff of the Baltimore-Washington Conference in the newly created positon of Congregational Development Resource Specialist.
The Rev. Johnsie Cogman is an educator turned pastor who believes that Sunday school is just as important as secondary education when it comes to helping tomorrow’s leaders recognize their spiritual gifts. Cogman’s 23-year-old sons are following in their mother's footsteps toward serving The...
The mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. One place that is happening – a lot – in the Baltimore-Washington Conference is the Retreat and Camping Ministries (RCM) area.
I greet you in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. With my deep appreciation for her ministry and many gifts, and with prayerful discernment in fulfilling the needed consultation process, I share with you my intention to appoint the Rev. Dr. Laura Easto as pastor of Potomac...