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Bishop Ernest Lyght, retired, will be preaching the service of Ordination and Consecration on Thursday evening.

Twenty-four retirees were honored today at a luncheon for the 617 years they have given in ministry. Over the course of their ministry, they, among a myriad of things, served as trustees of colleges and nonprofits; helped lead the national celebration of the United Methodist hymnal, served as...

J. Philip Wogaman, who was going to celebrate his 60th anniversary of his Elder’s ordination next month, unexpectedly turned in his clergy credentials to Bishop LaTrelle Easterling Wednesday afternoon during the BWC’s clergy session.

BWC proclaims ‘We Are One’

Posted by Melissa Lauber on May 31, 2017

In four languages, members of the Baltimore-Washington Conference sang “They’ll know we are Christians by our love,” as the 233rd session of the Baltimore-Washington Conference opened Wednesday evening.

This year, you may notice a number of additional worship elements during the 2017 Annual Conference for the Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church. The worship team has made several intentional attempts to provide a thoroughly spiritual atmosphere throughout our week...

Pursuant to the Conference Rules, the reports from all program and administrative committees have been placed on the consent calendar (cc). (No action item, resolution or petition shall be included on the consent calendar.) These items do not require Conference action and will be received...

 How do I connect to the hotel’s wireless connection? Check for any available wireless network. Connect to MARRIOTT CONFERENCE. Launch a web browser. When prompted, enter the conference code – AC2017.The Welcome page will display and you can browse the Internet. When roaming...

Matilda Tavenner, 84, the wife of the Rev. Julian A. Tavenner, a retired Elder, died May 24, 2017, at the Quincy Nursing Home in Quincy, Pa., after a short illness. A graveside service was held June 4 at the Blue Ridge Cemetery in Thurmont. Matilda Lee Tavenner was born June 11, 1932, in...

Clergy and lay annual conference members have gathered in past years for an informational session prior to Annual Conference. This year, in lieu of the that gathering, we are providing all conference-related materials online for attendees to peruse and download at their convenience. Before you...

At this session, members will be able to contribute to two special ministries: "Seeds of Security" and ROCK scholarships.