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The BWC Gun Violence Prevention team offers resources to those wishing to work to end gun violence. Learn more.
The Land of Jesus – Then and Now: Join Bishop LaTrelle Easterling on a Holy Land pilgrimage Jan. 29 – Feb. 7, 2024. The 10-day trip to Israel and the West Bank is $3,439. Register with the Society for Biblical Studies.
Voter Registration Training:The BWC’s Peace with Justice team wants to help your church register people to vote. They are holding two webinars, on Saturday, June 25, at 10 a.m. and Saturday, June 30, at 7 p.m. Register for the webinar and Zoom details will be emailed to you. Register for June 25; register for June 30. The facilitator will be Nicole Hill, an election judge with the Recruitment and Outreach Division of the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections.
A virtual mini-people’s supper will be held June 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. During this time together, there be brave conversations regarding how we can be disciples of Jesus Christ who love well across all dimensions of difference, be a church that embodies antiracism, and build beloved community. This virtual session is free and open to all. Register.
Learn How to be Vital in Your Community: Get ready to participate in understanding your congregation and community through your ComparativeInsite report on June 25. Your district Missional Action Planning (dMAP) team is working to ensure that your church has the data it needs to develop meaningful relationships and ministry with your community using the ComparativeInsite report from MissionInsite. One of the first steps to get this data is to upload participants to access the MissionInsite standard report. Click here for a step-by-step guide. Register.
DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SAVE THE DATE: Virtual People’s Supper Conference-Wide Brave Conversation on Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. During this time together, the Conference will host a brave conversation regarding how we can be disciples of Jesus Christ who love well across all dimensions of difference, be a church that embodies antiracism, and build beloved community. This virtual session is free and open to all. Registration will open June 1.
June 12 -- Peace with Justice Sunday
Peace With Justice Sunday (first Sunday after Pentecost) enables The United Methodist Church to have a voice in advocating for peace and justice through a broad spectrum of global programs. Order offering envelopes.
LOVE AND JUSTICE FOR ALL
Mark Miller Concert in Severna Park
The churches of the Baltimore Washington Conference have a unique opportunity to bask in the inspirational songs of justice, equality, and grace from acclaimed musician and songwriter Mark Miller. In a rare appearance in our area, Mark Miller and Friends will perform in a live concert, “Love and Justice for All,” at 3 p.m. on June 18th at Severna Park UMC. Admission is free.
Miller is a musician, songwriter, and professor of sacred music at Yale University and a Professor of Church Music at Drew University in Madison, NJ. His hymns and anthems are sung by communities of faith throughout the world. Many of you are familiar with Miller’s harmonious melding of music, social justice, and belief in the beloved community. Come help us DRAW THE CIRCLE WIDE. A freewill offering will be taken.
For more information, please get in touch with Rev. Dr. Marvin Wamble at 240.766.9057 or
Learn how to be vital in your community: Get ready to participate in understanding your congregation and community through your Comparative Insite report on June 25. Your district Missional Action Planning (dMAP) team is working to ensure that your church has the data it needs to develop meaningful relationships and ministry with your community using the ComparativeInsite report from MissionInsite. One of the first steps to get this data is to upload participants to access the MissionInsite standard report. Click here for a step-by-step guide. Registration opens soon.
UPCOMING EVENTS
June 30 (Deadline) -- Fund Balance Report
This form must be completed through Arena by the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, Treasurer, or Pastor by June 30, 2022. We did not include this report with Charge Conference material so that it could cover the fiscal year of January 1 – December 31. If you need further assistance, contact your district office. Visit the Finance resource webpage for additional information -- https://www.bwcumc.org/administration/finance/forms-and-reports/