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You Can Ask God for What You Want
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By Matthew K. Jenkins Bethany UMC, Ellicott City, Artist & Worship Leader In July, I had the honor of competing in, and ultimately winning, the You God’s Music Showcase, a national Christian music competition designed to uplift, inspire, and spotlight artists who carry a Kingdom...

Sanctuary rediscovered
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A CommentaryBy Melissa Lauber Each of us seeks sanctuary – that indwelling sacred space where God is as close as breath, and wonder, mystery and possibility are ours to simply claim. Recently, I got to return to my home church, St. Paul’s UMC, in Wilmington, Delaware, and heard...

A Lenten Prayer
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By the Rev. Tony Love I Need You Now, Lord  As I begin this sacred journey,A traveler owning my sin, faults, and failure, Moving outward to embrace Your gifts of love, grace, and redemption,  I need You.  I need YouTo call me out, firmly in truth.To cause me to face my stuff...

Faithful Stewardship with Dr. Daryl Williams
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The Rev. Daryl Williams is chair of the Baltimore-Washington Conference Council on Finance and Administration. At the beginning of every year, I look back at the year that was in order to assess the year that was. As I look back at 2024, I am overwhelmed by what a tremendous year 2024 was for...

Rev. Carroll A. Doggett Tribute
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From Rev. Doggett's Family The Rev. Carroll A. Doggett died Nov. 1, on All Saint’s Day, after 101 years of a well-lived life. He left with luggage filled with good works; ministering to the congregants of the United Methodist churches he served, officiating at marriage ceremonies, and...

Statement and Prayer from the BWC Queer Clergy Caucus
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Offered by the Rev. Chet Jechura on May 30 Bishop, I rise in the company of the Baltimore-Washington Conference Queer Clergy Caucus – beloved friends and faithful colleagues in ministry with whom I’m blessed to serve. Some of us, including myself, once banned from ordained ministry...