Voting as a Sacred Witness Voting, it’s been said, can be a kind of prayer for the world we seek. On Nov. 5, 2024, Americans will go to the polls to cast their ballots for elected officials at all levels of government. With their votes...
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; “Be still, and...
The Church's Witness During the Election Season Are any United Methodist churches in the Area serving as polling places? Yes, there are several churches serving as polling places in the Baltimore-Washington and Peninsula-Delaware Area. Many...
United Methodists define themselves as a people of personal and social holiness. Our pastors preach with the Bible in one hand and a newspaper in the other and our laity bring their faith to conversations about social issues facing our...
He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of youbut to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?–Micah 6:8 (NRSV) As United...
Church ministries need the support of a transparent and well-organized Finance Committee. This is especially true in this time when many churches are focused on a period of renewal and recovery. COVID shutdowns seem to be something in the past...
What if we used all our assets for the greatest good as a part of our mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world? What if we used our property with purpose for Missional Action Planning? Does your congregation...
Across the United States, amid a Christian landscape that looks and feels like a desert of decline, God is up to something. Inherited congregations, with long histories, deeply rooted in their traditions, are experimenting with cultivating...
Evangelism is a word that elicits mixed emotions, especially for those of us who are United Methodists. For many, it conjures memories of encounters with judgmental zealots, overly aggressive preachers, and individuals who seem more focused on...
Faith-based organizations and institutions of higher education are forming new partnerships to develop affordable rental housing on the land they already own. However, they face barriers like zoning and other policies to develop affordable housing.
