AN District News.......UMC Buzz.......May 28, 2021
The ROCK planning meeting held last weekend ran into technical difficulties. The next meeting will be held on June 12 at 10 a.m. All are welcome. Join at:
https://bwcumc.zoom.us/j/97771369669?pwd=VUdVSERaMTVyNzl1Ykc2bTR2Z2x6dz09
Meeting ID: 977 7136 9669; Passcode: 897475
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BWC Grant Opportunities for Local Churches:
Mission Innovation Grant Application Now Open: The BWC is offering Mission Innovation grants in the areas of Advocacy and Action, Wellness and Missions, and Young People's Ministry. Grants will be awarded to projects that connect and advance two focus areas: creating a more just and equitable (anti-racist) community, or community recovery from impact related to the COVID pandemic. Learn more and apply by July 1. See a video about these grants.
Grants for online ministries: The Offices of Leadership and Congregational Development and New Faith Expressions are offering non-renewable micro-grants of up to $1,000 to help offset expenses related to launching and maintaining an online ministry, including equipment, software licenses, training, and more. If you have already purchased equipment, software or licenses you can apply to receive a reimbursement of the accrued costs. The grant will only be for those churches that DID NOT receive a grant in 2020. The closing date is June 30. Click here to apply.
Peace with Justice Sunday
May 30
Celebrate this Special Sunday with an offering to create ministries of shalom. Learn more.
We Rise United Prayer Call
June 2, 7 to 7:30 a.m.
For those doing ministries of justice and equality, join us every month on the first and third Wednesdays for a prayer call on Zoom. Learn more.
BWARM Annual Meeting
June 5, 10 a.m.
Join the Baltimore-Washington Conference Area Reconciling Methodists for worship with the Rev. Eliezer Valentín-Castañón, the election of the steering committee, and other updates. Register for the Zoom meeting/
Church Sign Language Interpreting Academy
July 10, 10 a.m. to noon
The Zoom session will have three tracks: introduction to church interpreting; interpreting Scripture; and introduction to sign language. Register.
Mission u
Online July 23, 24
Hosted by the BWC's United Methodist Women, and Wellness and Missions, the theme is "Do Not Lose Heart." Event open to youth and adults. Learn more and register.
BWC Events Calendar
Online 24/7
Be sure to visit the BWC Events Calendar frequently to stay up-to-date on all the wonderful trainings, resource webinars, and events coming in the weeks and months ahead. Visit www.bwcumc.org/events/ or beginning a new status. An online service will also be offered.
Community UMC in Crofton is seeking a Contemporary Worship and Music Director. This is a professional part-time position averaging 20 hours weekly. Reply with resume and cover letter of interest. Complete job description with requirements, application, and authorization for a background check may be found at https://cumc.net/employment/ youth and young adults at all levels in the conference, developing ministries, advocacy and leadership, and will serve as campus minister for the Wesley Student Foundation of Philadelphia, located at Drexel University. This 30-hour per week position includes benefits. Resumes and cover letters should be sent to by May 31. See the Youth and Young Adult Ministry Job Description.
Manidokan and West River camps are looking for program staff, day camp staff, cabin counselors, nurses, lifeguards, drivers, maintenance workers, cooks, and kitchen aides to staff their summer camp programs in 2021. Apply at https://www.bwccampsandretreats.com/get-involved/summer-jobs/ .
"It's a camp season unlike any we've known before! At West River, we're excited that we have many young people who have stepped up to the challenge to show the love of Christ and the excitement of creation to campers. We'd love for your church to help support our staff by your prayers, connection, care packages, or baked goods! It would be great for the staff if every week they knew a specific church was praying for them and supporting them. If you'd like to sign up to deliver (in person or by mail) letters, care packages, or baked goods to the staff, email Jenna Johnson at " .
Churches serving as vaccination clinics
Baltimore-Washington Conference Mission Center
11711 East Market Place, Fulton
June 10, 3-5 pm. (Second dose)
For more information, contact:
Walk-ins, drive-ups, and no pre-registration needed.