Emory tops off housing complex
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Workers in hard hats, Washington, D.C. government leaders, and people of faith gathered at 6100 Georgia Avenue Feb. 15 to celebrate at a topping out luncheon.
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Proposed changes mean more effective ministry
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United Methodists join people, churches, ministries, leaders, needs, causes and prayers together in a way that cultivates disciples and transforms the world. Because of that, United Methodists are strong in their discipleship.
Bishop Easterling visits ‘on the district’
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In keeping with the circuit rider tradition, Bishop LaTrelle Easterling recently traveled to the districts of the Baltimore-Washington Conference to meet separately with clergy and laity, to hear what’s on their minds and to share the age-old question: “How is it with your soul?”
New book weaves threads of hope
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I love the metaphor of the red thread. It’s that thought or theme that runs through lives, events, relationships and history. It can be anything — love, greed, thirst, darkness, a passion for winning, homecomings. Mundane or profound, unexpected or rote, the red thread weaves its way through...
Church discovers wonder in giving
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When they chose “Wonder” as a theme for Advent, the people of Severna Park UMC had little idea how wonder-full their church would become.
Thurmont UMC dresses Christmas in mission
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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.
Olu Brown shares leadership lessons from Moses
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What is the future of the 21st century church? The Rev. Olu Brown offered some answers from an unlikely source: Moses.
UMs meet to discuss gun sense
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More than 220 people gathered at the BWC Mission Center Oct. 17 for "Critical Conversations: Gun Sense." This was a time for dialogue on how people of faith and faith leaders could and should respond in light of the recent events in our country.
Taste & See redefines possibilities of church
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On his way to the Taste & See event at American University on Sept. 24, the Rev. Rodney Smothers found himself wondering about the purpose, “the why,” of the event. But his thoughts were soon sidetracked by his GPS, which insisted he go a strange, more indirect path.
D.C. church repents for racism of its past
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Mount Vernon Place UMC in D.C. celebrates the 100th anniversary of the laying of its cornerstone with a service of remembrance and repentance.