Past Stories
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Small church finds purpose in large mission Bentley Springs UMC opens new collection point for UMCOR relief supplies. |
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Zion Wesley shines as exemplary Acts 2 church Church shares insights into its remarkable vitality. |
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Church can't sacrifice its future on the altar of its past Do we really want to attract young adults, asks Rev. Bryant Oskvig. |
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What Zumba class taught me about corporate worship Rev. Bonnie Scott explores the surprising similarities between Zumba and worship. |
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Discipleship in danger of being 'endangered art' Claiborne says it's fascination, not force, that creates disciples |
| Obituaries - April 9, 2012 - Rev. C. Alan Hogle |
| Obituaries - April 3, 2012 - Vlasta Stadler |
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What United Methodist agencies do UM boards and agencies explain how they equip the denomination. |
| Obituaries - March 30, 2012 - Charles Edward Johnson |
| Obituaries - March 27, 2012 - Joseph Emeric Hannah |
| UMs respond to killing of teen in Florida |
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50 days of prayer before and during General Conference Pray for all those involved with General Conference. |
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Should bishops have a full-time president? The UMC is considering creating a president of the Council of Bishops. |
| A letter from the bishop: March 2012 |
| Making a Difference - March 14, 2012 |
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Home Sweet Nowhere raises awareness 'One church, one home,' is the vision for Mt. Zion's homeless ministry. |
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Grace enables generosity Jack Woodford reflects on Ephesians 2:10 and expressions of grace and generosity. |
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Preparing to worship: 'God has a way of showing up' Worship may be the most daring thing we do. |
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BWC Vision Team puts forth $228 million vision BWC puts forth $228 million vision. |
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Budget will deepen discipleship, address financial challenges Proposed budget addresses shortfalls, deepens discipleship. |
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Church connects with those on streets Bethesda UMC reaches out to count and aid the chronically homeless. |
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Leaders consider resolutions for conference session Bullying, sexual misconduct and immigration are among the topics BWC members will consider. |
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Courageous women led the way for equality in the church Bishop Schol celebrates the challenges and accomplishments of women in the church. |
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Adopting youth more fully into the family of faith David Showalter explores confirmation and a hermeneutic of adoption. |
| Obituaries - March 3, 2012 - Rev. William Wesley Dodge |
| Speaking out against the death penalty |
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Church members lobby legislators on Advocacy Day United Methodists work to persuade lawmakers to choose justice and mercy. |
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Forty-seven new churches celebrated for paying 100 percent apportionments Forty-seven new churches paid 100 percent of their 2011 apportionments. |
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Easto and Smothers endorsed as candidates for bishop The Revs. Rodney T. Smothers and Laura Easto were endorsed by the BWC delegation as candidates for bishop. |
| Obituaries - February 11, 2012 - Rev. James E. Perry |
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Susanna Wesley House partners with YMCA of Baltimore The Susanna Wesley House, which provides supportive housing in Baltimore, partners with the YWCA. |
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Setting the stage for General Conference The UMC is gearing up for potentially dramatic structure and ministry changes. |
| Making a Difference - February 8, 2012 |
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Pastor pens a mystery set in a United Methodist church Pastor pens who-done-it series |
| Call to Action offers a plan to streamline church |
| Running for the Gospel prize |
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Church builds center for homeless and addicted women Severna Park UMC creates home for women in need. |
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Giving exceeds goals Apportionment giving exceeded conference goals in 2011. |
| Obituaries - January 31, 2012 - Betty Fraim |
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Students take charge to get ROCK rolling CCYM leaders bring 6,500 youth to Ocean City to grow in Christ. |
| ROCK 2012 Photos |
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Viewpoint: A simple song is a joy forever A song of praise: choirs can transform lives. |
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Racism still stings, bishop tells King Bishop Woodie White reflects on racial justice and equality. |
| Lay Pastoral Care Giving - interview with Timothy Farabaugh |
| The uninvited |
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Issues of sustainability discussed Lovett Weems recently discussed issues of denominational sustainability in a video presentation. |
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Church takes next step in ending homelessness UMs encouraged to "be the prayer" to end homelessness. |
| A letter from the bishop - January 2012 |
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Hospitality builds a broader Kingdom of God A D.C. congregation opens its doors to homeless for breakfast, Bible study. |
| Gateway database updated for more robust ministry |
