By Erik Alsgaard The Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference Session recognized an important milestone Thursday morning: paying off the mortgage on the Mission Center building. First envisioned in the early 2000’s, when Bishop John Schol was serving as Episcopal leader, the Mission Center...
Rev. Bonnie McCubbin “Soon and very soon,” sang the congregation as the sounds of steel drums echoed throughout the ballroom. The body gathered after lunch on Thursday, May 28, to honor the lives of those who have gone to eternal life since the last Annual Conference. As those...
By Alison BurdettDirector of Communications Thursday’s plenary sessions at the Baltimore-Washington Conference Annual Conference resolved the last two remaining resolutions that were not brought before the body on Wednesday, and shared a host of reports, reflecting ministries already...
By Alison BurdettDirector of Communications The conference gathered on the evening of May 28 for the Celebration of Ministries service during the 242nd Session of the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference, recognizing congregations and leaders whose ministries exemplify the conference's vision...
By: Alison Burdett in collaboration with several workshop attendees As the 242nd Session of the Baltimore-Washington Conference opened Wednesday morning, annual conference members gathered across the Hilton in Baltimore for a wide range of workshops designed to deepen discipleship, strengthen...
By Erik Alsgaard It isn’t every year that a clergy person retires. It’s a significant marker in any person’s life: years of dedicated service, witness, teaching, preaching, and more, all being celebrated for the achievement that it is. It is also not every year that a clergy...
By Erik Alsgaard Bishop LaTrelle Easterling gaveled the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference into its 242nd session on Wednesday afternoon, May 27, as members, distinguished guests, and visitors gathered at the Hilton Hotel in Downtown Baltimore. After the bishop welcomed the conference...
At this year’s Annual Conference on May 15, Young People’s Ministry took center stage in a vibrant celebration of faith, leadership, and innovation. From joyful “egg cha cha” moments to bold new initiatives, the Baltimore-Washington Conference affirmed its deep commitment...
By Alison Burdett Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi resumed her two-day Bible study on Thursday morning. While day one of this Bible study laid out the “scaffolding,” day two examined three scriptural “tools,” from Philippians 4:5-9, that people can use to either stay in a...
By Rev. Erik Alsgaard In a normal year, the report of the Commission on Equitable Compensation would draw little to no debate or conversation during Annual Conference. The Commission, which is responsible for setting minimum salary requirements and housing allowances for full-time clergy serving...
