Perspectives on God, interfaith group explores the truth By Linda Worthington UMConnection Staff Acknowledging that the world is filled with tragic misunderstandings, hatred and violence, often in the name of religion, panelists from three Abrahamic religions and a humanist met for a panel...
Dealing hope instead of dope: Robert’s story and struggle By Erik Alsgaard UMConnection Staff The epidemic of heroin is not limited to neighborhoods in big cities, nor to the suburbs that surround them. In rural areas across the Baltimore-Washington Conference, heroin is often more...
UM’s invited to ‘Dare to Believe’ at BWC’s Annual Session By Melissa Lauber UMConnection Staff “Dare to Believe” is the theme of the 231st Annual Session of the Baltimore-Washington Conference, which will be held May 28-30 at the Marriott Waterfront Hotel in...
Heroin’s tragic story touches UMC By Melissa Lauber UMConnection Staff Hannah McLaughlin sometimes saw God in the starry night sky. She was a girl who understood the mystery, and the beauty, of the galaxy. She also loved playing with her dog, Zeke. When she was little, she had plans of...
NEJ College of Bishops explore realignment By Melissa Lauber UMConnection Staff Anticipating a decline in membership that could lead to the loss of an episcopal area, the Northeastern Jurisdiction College of Bishops has begun a proactive study to address the missional needs, strengths and...
The Rev. Buddy R. Pipes, a retired Elder, died in the Hughes Care Unit of Harvest Hill, Lebanon, N.H. Feb. 28, 2015, after a prolonged illness. A memorial service will be held at the Church of Christ at Dartmouth College in the spring. Buddy Roger Pipes was born in Marion, Va., June 15, 1931...
Delegate nomination forms now available Lay Delegate Nomination Form Clergy Delegate Nomination Form (NOTE: once you click on the links, above, you must scroll down on the page that opens to the "Business" section of the page, and then clicking on the appropriate "plus" sign for lay or clergy...
Friends: Today the people of the Baltimore-Washington Conference join Christians around the world as we observe Ash Wednesday and prepare our hearts for the Lenten season of sacrifice, preparation, repentance and renewal. In your observance of Lent, I encourage you to pursue whatever...
Money is a spiritual issue By Melissa Lauber UMConnection Staff Money has a deep and profound effect on how pastors do the work Christ calls them to do, the Rev. Phil Jamieson told the 62 clergy people embarking on a two-year learning experience through the Financial Leadership Academy. The way...
Bishop Stith offers a prayer for Black History Month To commemorate Black History Month, Bishop Forrest Stith recently penned this prayer as part of a celebration of the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper at Asbury UMC in Washington on Feb. 1. We share it with you in hope that it may be a...
