Past Stories

Wed, 12/02/2009

West River camp dedicates new dining center A new dining center that seats 250 people is consecrated at West River camp and retreat center.
W.Va. hosts innovative charge conference First UMC in Berkeley Springs takes their charge conference online.
Bishop shares hopes of renewal with regions We are called to live out our baptisms every day, the bishop tells area United Methodists.
Area UMW connects with uranium widows When the women of Asbury UMW provided transportation for a group of visiting Navajo women, they didn't know they were beginning a soul-stirring relationship.
Giving enables growth
Making a Difference - December 2, 2009 Texas UMC becomes accessible, Sudanese women receive light from LaVale UMC, Bishop Yeakel is honored and John Wesley UMC welcomes homless guests.
Zeal of the 'newly converted' shapes UM churches

Mon, 11/23/2009

Obituaries - Nov. 23, 2009 - Helen Clifford

Thu, 11/19/2009

Breaking New Ground The Baltimore-Washington Conference breaks ground in Maple Lawn.

Wed, 11/11/2009

Gleaning Wisdom from Strawbridge Country Bishop John Schol finds wisdom for today's church in the lessons of Methodism's first maverick.
Church and seminary launch urban ministry Mount Vernon Place UMC creates a state-of-the-art setting for ministry to D.C.
Welcoming the migrant is a matter of faith Faith-inspired questions fill this first-person account of a recent mission trip to the wall between Mexico and the United States.
Called to practice returning grace Hannah teaches us that God's grace is meant to be returned in praise and service.
Making a Difference - November 11, 2009 Bishop Stith is honored for his contributions to church history, CONAM assists Native American students and Asbury UMC is honored as a welcoming congregation.
Remembering shapes our future landscapes An editorial on John Brown's historic raid and the role history plays in shaping the landscapes of our shared future.
Embracing all abilities The human condition calls for a sound 'theology of disability'
UMW observes 140 years of mission United Methodist Women look back and ahead at 'Who's at the Table'
Seek the 'Deep Middle' The Rev. Rod Miller encourages leaders to discover 'the Deep Middle' that sacred, in-between place of our soul's deepest longings.
Obituaries - Nov. 11, 2009 - Rev. Donna Smith
Obituaries - Nov. 11, 2009 - Rev. Albert Giles, Jr.
Obituaries - Nov. 11, 2009 - Rae Taylor

Wed, 10/21/2009

Taking a plunge for mission The bishop, D.S. and 24 churches made a large financial splash to provide shelter to a needy family in West Virginia.
UMCOR responds to three emergencies United Methodists are sending relief to the Philippines, Samoa and Indonesia, following three disasters.
Leap of faith restores historic pipe organ Bringing its priceless organ back to life brought renewal to the congregation of Capitol Hill UMC.
Older adults gather for day apart 125 older adults met recently at West River camp for a day of learning and fellowship.
When we think about God... What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.
Society ensures Scripture not lost in translation The Maryland Bible Society builds on 200-year tradition of sharing God's Word.
Knowing ‘Boomers’ essential to church growth Understanding the lifestyle of this ubiquitous group is vital to church growth.
Viewpoints: Church finds unity in grace In an historic meeting Christians celebrate God's gift of sanctifying grace.
Grace infuses us with the nature of God Rev. Mark Teasdale explores how United Methodists live out grace in holiness.
Living unexpected grace The Rev. Terri Cofiell shares how grace came to life in a most unexpected place.
73-year-old enables others to be faithful and fit Nothing is impossible with God says a local 73-year-old body builder
Obituaries - October 21, 2009 - C. Roger Elgert
Making a Difference - October 21, 2009 A mission to Uruguay, outreach to Haiti, praying for a local school and a small church that gives generously.
A note of gratitude for a caring church

Wed, 09/30/2009

Obituaries - August 19, 2009 - Rev. Charles Miner Miller and his wife Ellen Girton Miller The Rev. Charles Miner Miller, 85, and his wife, Ellen Girton Miller, 87, former Baltimore-Washington Conference missionaries to what is now Zimbabwe, both died within the past three months.
Obituaries - August 19, 2009 - Rev. Irvin Charles Lockman The Rev. Irvin Charles Lockman, 80, died Aug. 14. The Rev. Jeremiah Williams officiated at his funeral Aug. 22 at Metropolitan UMC in Baltimore.
Ugandan children sing into hearts The “Chosen” a children’s choir from Uganda, came to Wesley Chapel UMC Sept. 1, nearly bursting the seams of the tiny church with their energy and spirit.
BWARM receives justice award The Baltimore-Washington Area of Reconciling United Methodists (BWARM) accepted the 2009 Cup of Justice Award on the final night of the Reconciling Ministries Network’s ninth biennial convocation held Sept. 4-7 in Estes Park, Colo
Church holds book bag rally WASHINGTON, D.C. – Twenty people from the Baltimore-Washington Area of Reconciling United Methodists (BWARM) accepted the 2009 Cup of Justice Award on the final night of the Reconciling Ministries Network’s ninth biennial convocation held Sept. 4-7 in Estes Park, Colo.
Kids flock to church soccer camp Mayo UMC’s youth director, Tim Williams, is also the assistant soccer coach at South River High School. This summer he put his talents to use by running two-hour soccer camps for a week for children in the community.
2010 annual conference dates set Plans are underway for the BWC's annual meeting June 2-4, 2010 in Baltimore.
Becoming salt for the world How do you preserve God's love, lend wisdom to others and flavor your community?
ESL classes create community with outreach Learning, laughter and shared victories are the touchstones of Foundry UMC's ESL program.
Young Adults retreat to explore, learn, connect Relationship, authenticity and relevance are keys to ministry, conference young adults discovered at a recent retreat.
Russian partnership to create shared ministry Katia Guseva, one of the BWC's partners in Russia, shares her insights on faith.
D.C. church helps man find a home Roderick Dorsey, with the aid of Emory UMC, recently launched himself on a journey of amazing grace.
Hope is alive in Baltimore 'United Methodists can, and will, redeem the city,' said participants at a recent urban convocation.
Adventure: Campus Ministries Lives and futures shaped when students "take the plunge"
Clergy called to celebrate baptism in new ways At the Bishop's Day Apart, pastors grew deeper in their faith as they explored the themes of baptism and membership.