Clergy and lay members from the 563 churches of the Baltimore-Washington Conference sounded the first notes of the conference’s new song and structure when the 64 hubs and six new districts gathered in the ballroom of the Hilton Hotel in Baltimore on May 13. As a small band of jazz...
Amelia Duroska, the new Lay Leader of the Baltimore-Washington Conference, gathered more than 600 lay members for worship, fellowship, and learning on May 13. The laity were seated with members of their new Hubs to begin building relationships and to begin exploring the possibilities before...
Joy – deep, abiding, soul-soaring joy – rolled through the Hilton Hotel in downtown Baltimore on May 13, as members joined in worship to celebrate the opening of the 241st session of the Baltimore-Washington Conference. Preaching to the more than 1,200 members, Bishop LaTrelle...
The Baltimore-Washington Conference has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to establish a ministry to help churches creatively and fully integrate children, ages 3-12, into weekly worship experiences. This initiative, called the Constellation Project, will transform how...
As in many things in life, it helps when you have a map to get where you’re going. For United Methodist clergy, a new tool will be available next January to give them a compass in guiding them to retirement. Starting in January, changes to the clergy retirement saving plans (RSP) will...
By Rev. Dr. Leo Yates, Jr. Hands were waving in celebration on May 3 when Magothy Deaf Church in Pasadena, MD, celebrated its 50th anniversary. The day’s events commemorated the anniversary with special guests that included Bishop Peggy Johnson; Kelby Brick from the National Association of...
As the BWC begins to live into its new structure, and the churches of the Baltimore-Washington and Peninsula-Delaware Area continue to grow in discipleship, three new specialists have been hired to help them become more vital. “God is truly doing a new thing in our midst,” said...
Beloved of God, Grace and peace to you in the name of our Risen Savior, Jesus the Christ. It is with great excitement and joy that I share the new structure of the Baltimore-Washington Conference, as well as the new names for our districts with you. As we transition from eight districts to six...
The U.S. Supreme Court heard a case on April 22 concerning age-appropriate books featuring LGBTQ themes and characters in Montgomery County, Maryland, public schools, which is supported by local faith leaders. A diverse group of 15 faith leaders who live in Montgomery County, Maryland, and send...
Living the Resurrection: A Call to Courageous Hope May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed! On account of his vast mercy, he has given us new birth. You have been born anew into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. -- 1 Peter...
