As the Baltimore-Washington Conference continues to discern how to best position itself for greater vitality and effectiveness, Bishop LaTrelle Easterling and the Restructuring Task Force are hosting six listening sessions for all clergy and lay people who want to share their thoughts or learn more about the restructuring process. The sessions are being held across the conference to ensure everyone’s voice can be heard. See a video from Bishop Easterling on restructuring.

You are also invited to include the Baltimore-Washington Conference and the restructuring in your prayers every Wednesday at 12:01 p.m. during this season of deep listening, dialogue, and discernment.

The listening sessions will be held in person, from 7 to 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted, on:

• Jan. 30 at Towson UMC, 509 Hampton Lane in Towson
• Jan. 31 at Epworth UMC, 9008 Rosemont Drivein Gaithersburg
• Feb. 6 at Otterbein UMC, 108 E. Franklin St. in Hagerstown
• Feb. 7 at St. Matthew's UMC, 14900 Annapolis Road in Bowie