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Resources are available to assist your church in planning for the unthinkable: an active shooter situation at your church

The Rev. Martin L. McKenney, 84, a retired Elder, who served as superintendent of the Annapolis District from 1992 to 1994, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, after years of illness. A memorial service was held Nov. 20, at St. Paul UMC in Oxon Hill. TheRev. Daryl Williamsofficiated and the Rev.Rodney...

The Council of Bishops issued a pastoral letter to The United Methodist Church on Friday, Nov. 10.

The Council of Bishops have received sketches of three models from the Commission on the Way Forward.

Puerto Rico is rising up from the devastation of recent hurricanes, but the U.S. territory continues to need our help. Bishop Hector Ortiz shared that message Nov. 6 with the UMC's Council of Bishops.

The Baltimore-Washington Conference's United Methodist Women held their annual meeting in late October and while celebrating their 150th anniversary, heard a challenging sermon from their bishop.

The Wesleyan Political Theology Conference, held at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., Oct. 26 and 27, asked, “What would John Wesley do in our political climate?”

Olu Brown shares leadership lessons from Moses

Posted by Melissa Lauber on Nov 01, 2017

What is the future of the 21st century church? The Rev. Olu Brown offered some answers from an unlikely source: Moses.

Ancient church mothers and fathers often greeted one another with the phrase, “Give me a word.” This greeting led to the sharing of insights and wisdom. Today we continue this tradition with this monthly column. remember By Rev. Mandy SayersPastor, Covenant UMC, Gaithersburg At...

In separate worship services that celebrated dance, diversity and daring, the Revs. Ann Laprade and Wanda Bynum Duckett were introduced as new District Superintendents.