This is W.E. 5_3_2022
Changes to Washington East District Blog Postings -The Washington East District Blog will be posted on the 1st and 15th of each month. The deadline to submit information for the posting will be the 28th for the 1st of the month's posting and the 12th for the posting on the 15th of the month. This information should be sent to Christol Medley at
We continue to address COVID: This can be a challenging time as faith communities encounter contradictory messages and advice as they continue to address COVID-19. Ella Curry, PhD, MTS, RN, a consultant in infectious disease, offers timely, in-depth and important facts and resources to shape your decision making. Read her What We Know Now – March 28, 2022 COVID Update.
Joint Ash W
ednesday Services -Rev. Dr. William E. Butler and Rev. Dr. Andrea M. King and their respective congregations observed Ash Wednesday services together. The two Beltsville pastors conducted joint services and exchanged pulpits for the preaching. At noon, Emmanuel UMC hosted Queen's Chapel, and Dr. Butler preached. At 7:00 p.m., Queen's Chapel UMC hosted, and Dr. King preached. Both Pastors blessed and imposed ashes at both churches. Additionally, special At Home Liturgy Ash Wednesday packets were prepared for those members who were unable to physically attend either Ash Wednesday Service.
Oxon Hill UMC Youth fed the hungry and served the community through our Bread Ministry during their spring break. They practiced what it means to be followers of Jesus Christ with their acts of mercy in this Holy Week.
Moving! Moving! Moving Day! When scripture says that it more blessed to give than to receive, the members of Emmanuel UMC (Beltsville) took it to heart, donating furniture and household goods for families who were getting a fresh housing start. The moving truck was loaded and made its rounds from Silver Spring to Beltsville to Baltimore! The families were blessed beyond their imagination and so were the church and community donors. When moving day finally arrived, you could almost heard the theme song from "Rawhide" echoing in the atmosphere, "Movin', Movin', Movin'...!" Moreover, at the end of an more than eight hour day, everyone it felt like a long cattle drive!
Maryland Tax Exempt Renewal- All current Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificates held by non-profit organizations expire on September 30, 2022. Information regarding the 2022 renewal application, including instructions to complete your renewal application online, will be mailed to the organization beginning May 2, 2022. Their online renewal service will be available for the 2022 renewal period starting May 9, 2022. Upon a successful renewal, your organization will receive a new Maryland Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate valid until September 30, 2027. To learn more about the process go to https://interactive.marylandtaxes.gov/bServices/EOR/Home.aspx
United Methodist Men launch new name and ministry
The United Methodist Men have a new name – United Men’s Ministry – and a new approach to ministry. United Men’s Ministry is an innovative online resource providing an easy-to-follow package of resources including leader coaching, online learning, support, topical studies, connection, and more. Each subscribed church will receive a “kick-off kit” packed with items when signing up for United Men’s Ministry. The goal is to help churches launch, grow, and sustain effective men’s ministry.”
BMCR Town Hall Meeting: The Conference Black Methodists for Church Renewal will hold a town hall meeting to discuss a resolution concerning proceeds from the sale of African American church properties that is coming before the Annual Conference Session. The town hall will be Saturday, May 14, at 10 a.m. at Westphalia UMC, 9363 D'Arcy Road in Upper Marlboro. This is a hybrid session; registration is required. All are welcome.
The “Let’s Talk About _____” is a tour that symbolically opens the doors of the churches of the Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church for conversation and fellowship for young adults. The next gathering will be held Saturday, May 21, (for all young adults across the conference) at Old Otterbein UMC, 5 p.m. dinner followed by a Baltimore Orioles game at 7 p.m. Learn more.
BWC Ministries Grants & Awards | Baltimore-Washington Conference UMC - bwcumc.org
Advocacy & Action. Advocacy & Action partners with communities so that we join in advocating to transform systems that disenfranchise, marginalize, and oppress and to create a BWC presence on urgent policy matters at local, state and national levels. Advocacy & Action Award $1,000 given to one faith community that exemplifies partnering with their communities in advocating to transform ...
Re-Entering Well | Baltimore-Washington Conference UMC
CURRent Updates. As we enter the third year of the CoVID-19 pandemic, the Omicron variant and other developments present challenges for public health that require churches and other community groups to stay well-informed about the virus’ spread and the vaccination rates in their areas.
Certified Lay Ministers | Baltimore-Washington Conference UMC
Certified Lay Ministers serve in local churches providing assistance to pastors. Sometimes, they are assigned by a district superintendent to provide pastoral leadership in small congregations. The idea of laity serving as lay preachers, exhorters, and class leaders goes back to the early day of Methodism. www.bwcumc.org
Applications for the 2022-2024 CLM class of the Baltimore-Washington Conference are now being accepted. Learn more. The application process includes meeting with the pastor, local SPRC, and the district superintendent before the July 1 deadline. The class starts in September and is a two-year commitment. Questions may be directed to Linda Flanagan, Conference Director of Lay Servant Ministries.