This is W. E.! 11_17_2020
Lift up your Hearts:
A weekly prayer for the Baltimore-Washington Conference from the Appointive Cabinet.
From sea to shiny sea we belong to you, O God.
You created a world of diversity and wisely declared it good.
You made us in your image.
You breathed into us the breath of life.
You gave us dominion over your created order.
We give you thanks, blessed Creator.
Holy One, your created order needs your help.
The waters surrounding us have become turbulent.
We fear the waters of social unrest and climate change may overtake us.
Midst the challenges of this era, we pray,
Master of the wind and the waves,
Bind us together in mutual love, respect, and resolve.
That we may live into the self-evident truth our nation proclaims;
All are created equal, endowed with inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Holy One, may it be so...
For as a nation we proclaim it is in God we trust. Amen.
Lay Planter Training, an innovative program by New Faith Expressions and Path 1, is offering opportunities for all laity to explore how to create new ministries, including new faith communities. It includes three online classes that focus on the "why" of planting new faith communities, and seven self-paced sessions that cover how to plant a new ministry or church. A video of a Zoom session that explores details of the Lay Planter Training is online.
The training is $100, or $200 for Certified Lay Ministers seeking specialization. Questions? Please contact Lauren Harris at
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Register for the training.
Register as a CLM.
Last Chance to Register for Next Level Leaders Academy on November 20th – 21st :The Academy will train leaders who understand the purpose, design, mission, character, and power of the church and are capable of leading others to make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Registration extended and the cost is $30. For more information and to register:https://www.bwcumc.org/event/1871210-2020-10-30-next-level-leaders-academy/
We celebrate that many BWC congregations that have committed to becoming an anti-racist church. The BWC's Discipleship Council encourages all churches to rise as they consider and sign the Commitment to Become an Anti-Racist Church by clicking the following link: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/commitment-to-becoming-an-anti-racist-church?source=direct_link&. Resources will be provided to all the signatories to assist in their efforts to seek justice, do the work, and end racism. See an FAQ (https://www.bwcumc.org/article/faq-on-the-commitment-to-becoming-an-anti-racist-church/) and download a PDF of the Commitment to Become an Anti-Racist Church clicking the following link: https://b65de766771c0b853a36-be165dca3b4cdda77f8dc2ad6b17900c.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e10565326_1592505033_commitment-to-becoming-an-anti-racist-churchfinalpdf.pdf.
Who Are We?
A Journey from Head to Heart
As the church faces an uncertain future, churches in the Baltimore-Washington Conference are called to explore the heart of their faith with this 18-week interactive study on who we are as a people of God, as United Methodists, and as the people of the Baltimore-Washington Conference. This interactive resource can be used in a variety of ways in congregations.
Click here for video https://youtu.be/_znHcnJytoQ
Washington East Virtual Choir - Please use following link to register for the choir:
https://stpauloxonhill.org/events/washington-east-virtual-choir-/
November 17th from 7 pm- 8:30 pm: Training Tuesday: Simplified, Accountable Structure; presented by Rev. Kay Kotan, a coach and expert on church growth. Are you tired of unproductive meetings that seem to go on forever? Does your church have more leadership positions than people to fill them? Do meetings occur without ever discussing how ministries align with the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ? Is your church simply meetinged-out? If this sounds like your church and you are looking for another way to lead your church more faithfully, more simply and with greater impact, please join us to explore simplified, accountable structure. To register: https://arenaweb.bwcumc.org/default.aspx?page=3452&event=5871 In this workshop, you will learn:
- The leadership styles of most churches and how effective they are
- The difference of management and governance through leadership
- Why many will not serve in the church structure today
- How to meet less but be more effective and missionally focused
- How to simplify the four administrative committee functions
- How to offer permission-giving guidelines for day-to-day ministry to occur within safe boundaries
- Why accountability must be part of leadership at all levels
November 24th from 7 pm- 8:30 pm: Training Tuesday: Nominations; with Janice Harmon; details and registration forthcoming.
December 8th from 7 pm- 8:30 pm: Training Tuesday: Statistical Report; with District Administrators