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Creative sharing sparks new ideas about church
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“It only takes a spark …” goes the praise song. On March 11, more than 360 sparks were ignited as clergy and lay people from the Washington Region gathered at Leadership Days to ignite new ways of doing and being church designed to transform lives and create thriving communities.

The word is... rejoice
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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.

American University students serve in ASP mission
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June 23, 2016 began as just another normal rainy early summer day in Rainelle, WVa. Unfortunately, the day took a turn for the worse and led to devastating flooding. By the time the flood waters receded, 90 percent of the homes in the downtown area were no longer livable. As one trooper said...

With reconciliation, cemetery returns home
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Dumbarton and Mt. Zion United Methodist churches have a long history. In 1816, Mt. Zion UMC was formed when African American members (slave and free) left Dumbarton UMC (founded in 1772) to form their own congregation because of the discrimination and oppression African American members endured.