News and Views

The Council of Bishops received an updated report from the Commission on a Way Forward this past week. Read the press release.

Adam Hamilton The words “fear not,” or “don’t be afraid,” appear more than 140 times in the Bible. Fear is a part of the human condition – perhaps more today than ever. But the Rev. Adam Hamilton believes fear should never rob people of the life they want. On...

Council of Bishops President Bishop Bruce Ough has urged his fellow bishops to be open to Christ changing their minds as they counter disagreements and to be prepared to lead The United Methodist Church into unchartered territories.

Together as one in the Body of Christ, please join us in praying with Terrell and Tia Cunningham and family, long-time members of The Journey of Faith in Waldorf, MD, for their missing son, Timothy.

WASHINGTON, DC - With attention on the missional and theological foundations of The United Methodist Church, the Council of Bishops (COB) is preparing to receive an updated report from the Commission on a Way Forward on possible models regarding the inclusion of LGBTQ persons in the global...

The Connectional Ministry department is in search of a Program Manager. The successful candidate will support the design, implementation, and effectiveness of programmatic and project work that advances the Baltimore-Washington Conference’s mission of inspiring and equipping local faith...

Church leaders must have, more than other traits, a deep and abiding commitment to spiritual disciplines, Bishop LaTrelle Easterling, the bishop of the Baltimore-Washington Conference, often stresses when she speaks at churches. This commitment is not to show how holy these leaders are. Rather...

Another year, another record.  For the second year in a row, United Methodists throughout the Baltimore-Washington Conference showed their generosity and stewardship by contributing a record percentage of apportionment payments. According to Paul Eichelberger, BWC’s treasurer, churches...

To address the inclement weather expected for Wednesday morning, the Bishop’s Lenten Day Apart with the clergy, (scheduled for Wednesday at First UMC Hyattsville) and the Worship Workshop with Marcia McFee (scheduled for Thursday at the Mission Center) are being combined. Both events will...

This Lent, in the 40 days leading up to Easter, Bishop LaTrelle Easterling and Cabinet are calling upon the people of the Baltimore-Washington Conference to fast one day a week, as they are able.