Past Stories
| Making a Difference - August 8, 2012 |
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Church reaches out after Sikh temple attack UMs reach out to the Sikh temple in suburban Milwaukee after a shooting that left seven people dead. |
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A new voice claims Psalm 151 The youth at the recent School of Christian Mission created a litany to inspire the church. |
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VIM team takes joy of puppets to Latvia Good Shepherd UMC takes puppets and a new kind of worship to Latvia. |
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2011 numbers show U.S. members still sliding Leaders are calling for prayer, analysis and action as membership in The United Methodist Churches declined sharply in 2011. |
| Obituaries - July 30, 2012 - Rev. Howard Nash |
| Obituaries - July 29, 2012 - Rev. Ernest Robert Twigg |
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Matthews begins appointment with call to prayer Bishop Marcus Matthews will serve the BWC beginning Sept. 1. |
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Oh church, come stand in the light Sarah Hidey reflects on the shooting in Colorado and how the church must overcome evil with good. |
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BWC-endorsed candidate reflects on the church Rev. Rodney Smothers represented the BWC in recent episcopal elections. |
| Aurora community gathers for prayer |
| Kensington church sends food to needy in West Virginia |
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Committee votes to retire Bledsoe as bishop The South Central Jurisdiction's episcopacy committee votes to place Bishop W. Earl Bledsoe in involuntary retirement. |
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Healing at annual conference enlivens lay member's faith A lay member reflects on her recent healing experience. |
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Unexpected answers to prayers Certified lay minister Olivia Gross reflects on God's blessings. |
| A letter from the bishop: July 2012 |
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Marines receive medal for historic service Hundreds of African-American Marine veterans are finally honored for their service in WW2. |
| Vision promises to transform disciples |
| UMs delve more deeply into creating vital congregations |
| How small groups create vitality |
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Olivet waterman shares her faith with youth Church inspires youth to claim their culture and create new ministries. |
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Health care law survives; what's ahead? The Supreme Court's decision on health care for all will have an impact on United Methodist churches. |
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United Methodist Women call on the Hershey Company Women from the Northeastern Jurisdiction advocated for fair trade at a meeting with the Hershey Company. |
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Westphalia pastor redefines church growth A pastor in Upper Marlboro is leading transformative ministry. |
| Obituaries - June 28, 2012 - Elizabeth Irene Washington Waters |
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Marking John Wesley's birthday in his own words A collection of John Wesley's birthday writings. |
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Issues of General Conference Action on Security of Appointment Read the history of the legislation and factual information about the General Conference votes on appointments. |
| Obituaries - June 25, 2012 - Hannah Brown |
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Generous giving continues to define and challenge Americans How do the most recent trends in charitable giving affect you and your church? |
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Prophecy amidst scarcity Bishop Forrest Stith looks to the present and future of the church. |
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Church-owned cemetery's restoration celebrated The United Methodist Men celebrate the restoration of Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Baltimore. |
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2012 episcopal address: Developing a new generation of disciples Bishop John Schol presents the state of the church address. |
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On leadership The Rev. Rodney Smothers shares some thoughts on leadership. |
| Christ puts our lives in focus |
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Church to end homelessness The BWC is working to end homelessness and transform lives. |
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'What is God's stake in your ministry,' bishop asks ordinands Bishop Gregory Palmer challenges this year's ordinands to look beyond themselves. |
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Camp Hope seeks funds as it celebrates 35th year Camp Hope has been changing lives in western Maryland for 35 years. |
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Church must regain its 'missional imagination' Kenda Creasy Dean exhorted the Annual Conference to practice a transformative faith. |
| Making a Difference - June 13, 2012 |
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New wrinkle in appointment security A letter calls into question whether General Conference really ended job guarantees. |
| Obituaries - June 8, 2012 - Phyllis Butler |
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Finding a way forward from General Conference One pastor suggests the church's problems require authentically spiritual responses. |
| Obituaries - June 7, 2012 - Gordia Lanman |
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2012 Leadership Report Conference leaders deliver the leadership report to Annual Conference. |
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Smothers endorsed as BWC’s candidate for bishop The Rev. Rodney Smothers will be a candidate for bishop at the upcoming Jurisdictional Conference. |
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Amid legislation, mayor encourages partnership Baltimore's mayor welcomes attendees to Charm City. |
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Laity celebrate ministry of Certified Lay Ministers Laity session at Annual Conference marks the year's accomplishments. |
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Money is not the business of the church – Jesus is The Rev. Clif Christopher teaches about giving and stewardship at Annual Conference. |
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Jesus comes to fix it when we’re powerless, mourners told The Service of Remembrance at Annual Conference honored those who passed away during the previous year. |
| Miracle, praise open conference |
