District News

Bishop’s Day on the Washington East District Postponed!

The bishop’s time with the Washington-East District has been postponed, but I am asking you to continue to hold the date (November 14). Bishop LaTrelle Easterling received last minute notice that she is being honored by the national Rainbow Coalition with their Trombone Award, and we have asked that she reschedule her time with us so that she can receive the award in person on Nov. 14.  I know that we’ll all want to keep the bishop and her ministry among us in prayer, and we’ll be in touch with you soon about the new time and place to meet with Bishop Easterling. 

So WHY save the date?  We already planned to gather together, and I am now hoping to use the opportunity to host a community gathering to discern faithful responses to painful events unfolding around us in neighborhoods, churches, and homes.  We will provide more details as soon as possible.  Remember, we are one:  connected in covenant. Together, we work to bring glory to God in our churches and communities.

Evaluation and advisories

All clergy and congregational evaluations are due December 1, 2017. Evaluation are entered directly into the Arena Self Service Application using your Arena username and passwords.

Baltimore-Washington Conference Closing

The Conference Mission Center will be closed November 23-24 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday and December 22- January 1, 2018 in observance of the Christmas and New Year.

Last day to Pay 2017 Apportionments

The last day to pay your 2017 apportionment is Tuesday, January 9, 2018.

Statistical Reports

Statistical Reports for the year ending December 31, 2017 are due January 26, 2018. Additional information and training schedules will be announced in the coming weeks.

2018 Leadership Day

On Saturday, March 3, 2018, we will welcome a recognized visionary leader in church revitalization, the Rev. Junius B. Dotson is the General Secretary (chief executive officer) of Discipleship Ministries, an international agency of The United Methodist Church.

 

As a leader who responds to challenges and opportunities in new and creative ways, Rev. Dotson believes that effective ministry is about training, developing, and empowering leaders to establish ministries that address the needs of the whole person – body, mind, and spirit. 

 

Later that afternoon you will have the opportunity to attend administrative and mission-centered workshops where you will be able to choose TWO workshops to attend. Each workshop will be 90 minutes in length. The cost for this event is $45.00 and it includes a boxed lunch. A $10 discount is available to anyone who attends the full day session.

 

Deadline for registration is Saturday, February 3, 2018. NO Walk-ins, NO paper Registrations. To register click here

School of Christian Growth

The classes offered may be taken by anyone: member of a congregation, local church leader, or lay servant. All class offerings except Introduction to Lay Ministries: The Basic Course may be used as a re-certification class for lay servants. The cost of $35 per course.

You may attend classes outside of your district, based on your own needs. To register click here