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The Baltimore-Washington Conference is the most diverse conference in United Methodism, in terms of race, gender, age, geography, and theology.

After countless years and prayers, the Beacon Center at Emory UMC in Washington, D.C., opened March 13 with speeches, dignitaries, a ribbon cutting, hugs and tears. Erik Alsgaard has the story.

In February, the Baltimore-Washington Conference sent a small, exploratory delegation to El Salvador to explore possible partnerships for ministry. The Rev. Heather Olson, pastor of Lisbon UMC shares her thoughts.

But now, says the Lord —the one who created you, Jacob, the one who formed you, Israel: Don’t fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; when through the rivers, they won’t sweep over you. When...

University of Maryland launches new ministry model

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Posted by Melissa Lauber on Mar 10, 2019

Plans are underway for a July 1 start to pilot an innovative model for Campus Ministry. In place of a single, full-time campus minister, a three- to four-person ‘Ministry Hub’ of young adult interns will provide ministry leadership. Read more.

Phyllis B. Kemp, 102, the wife of the late Rev. Thomas Ward Kemp, died March 9, 2019, in Felton, Pa. A private service and interment were held April 22 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Glenwood, Md. Phyllis Bankert was born July 14, 1916. She and T. Ward Kemp were married in 1936 at the beginning of...

Local reaction to the 2019 Special Session of General Conference was mixed as many people called to "hold steady," awaiting Judicial Council rulings on what was adopted. Heather Hahn and Erik Alsgaard have the story.

"As we wait, we do not wait as those without purpose. We wait as those who have been called, baptized and ordained to serve the present age," writes Bishop Easterling. Read more of her thoughts following GC2019.

Bishop prays to face future 'United as One'

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Posted by Melissa Lauber on Mar 06, 2019

The impact and implications of decisions made at the recent General Conference were explored in a live-streamed forum led by Bishop LaTrelle Easterling March 2. Melissa Lauber has the story.

Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the...