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Thurmont UMC dresses Christmas in mission

Posted by Melissa Lauber on Dec 07, 2017

Thurmont UMC, whose congregation gives 10 percent of everything that comes into the offering plates, observes Christmas with a give-away of toys and clothing for the community.

A recent meeting of Justice for Our Neighbors -- JFON -- shed light on the plight of immigrants today.

The Christmas season can indeed be stressful, especially for clergy. The Rev. Sarah Schlieckert offers some tips on how to stay healthy and whole during the holidays.

The Rev. Colin Phillips, 70, a retired Elder, died Dec. 1, 2017 after a 15-month battle with cancer. A memorial service was held Dec. 9 at St. Paul UMC in New Windsor. Colin Anthony Phillips was born June 13, 1947, in Cleveleys, England, the son of the late Walter and Isabel Phillips. He was a...

Global Migration Sunday is Dec. 3. High School senior Tacy Surrett from Asbury UMC in Arnold, turned her experiences with refugees into poetry.

This advent, beginning on Dec. 3, Global Migration Sunday, join with Christians around the world in a clarion call for just peace. The United Methodist Church offers a witness for those working for peace on the Korean Peninsula.

Korean-American United Methodists are adding their voices to the growing number of people calling on the U.S. government to tone down the rhetoric on North Korea. A recent conference in Washington, D.C., addressed the situation.

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.