Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked to cover them and not...
On February 13, Jones Memorial United Methodist Church in Ward 7 commissioned two new electric vehicle charging stations. This is a visible and practical expression of the congregation’s commitment to creation care, environmental justice and community transformation.
By: Rev. C. Anthony Hunt, Senior PastorEpworth Chapel United Methodist Church, Baltimore This year marks the 97th anniversary of the birth of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a drum major for justice during his lifetime, and a model for justice and peacemaking today. Born on January 15...
By Alison Burdett The final steps were taken quietly. After more than 100 days and 2,300 miles on foot, the Venerable monks of the Dhammacetiya concluded their Walk for Peace in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, February 10, they arrived first at American University and later at National United...
When floodwaters surged through parts of Allegany County, MD, in May 2025, some residents' homes were flooded with four feet of water, damaging furnaces, furniture, and other property. Schools closed for weeks, businesses shuttered, and entire neighborhoods in Westernport and Lonaconing were...
In the December 13, 2025, issue of e-Connection, a WMAR2 news story highlighted the forthcoming release of a book titled Sweet Days of Pickleball. This book captures the remarkable journey of the pickleball program initiated by Cynthia Taylor at Mount Olive United Methodist Church in...
February is Black History Month and each week, Archives and History will introduce you to a Black Methodist in our history. Early Methodists were anti-slavery. Over time, we were segregated by race, only to join back together again in 1939. Today, we continue this journey as we seek to become...
On Tuesday, January 20, a MLK Jr. Day of Prayer and Prophetic Witness service, was held in Simpson Memorial Chapel at the United Methodist Building in Washington, D.C., at noon. The service blended worship, lament, and a call to faithful action in the spirit of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We have arrived at the birthday celebrations of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was pastor, prophetic preacher, civil rights activist and ultimately martyr. In honor of this great patriot there will be breakfasts, prayer vigils and worship services, marches and other memorial...
By: Pastor Sharon Milton On the last Saturday of 2025, Pastor Sharon Milton was honored to baptize ten individuals. This was a unique class, consisting of children, youth, young adults, adults, and seniors. The youngest was 4, and the oldest was 84. They spent two months in baptism classes...
