Ruling on a gay bishop could be far-reaching
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The Judicial Council’s recent ruling against the consecration of a gay bishop likely has consequences for United Methodists far beyond one bishop.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
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May is known for many observances, but it is also known for Mental Health Awareness Month. In our churches, we often feed the souls of our congregants and visitors, which includes speaking to the whole person: mind, body, and spirit, and this month can reach all of these.
Bishop appoints Laprade superintendent of Baltimore Suburban District
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The Rev. Ann Laprade has been appointed by Bishop LaTrelle Easterling to serve as the superintendent of the Baltimore Suburban District.
Bishop names Smothers Congregational Development Resource Specialist
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The Rev. Rodney T. Smothers has been appointed by Bishop LaTrelle Easterling to serve on the staff of the Baltimore-Washington Conference in the newly created positon of Congregational Development Resource Specialist.
Twins Follow Mom into Ministry
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The Rev. Johnsie Cogman is an educator turned pastor who believes that Sunday school is just as important as secondary education when it comes to helping tomorrow’s leaders recognize their spiritual gifts. Cogman’s 23-year-old sons are following in their mother's footsteps toward serving The...
Retreat and Camping ministry makes disciples
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The mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. One place that is happening – a lot – in the Baltimore-Washington Conference is the Retreat and Camping Ministries (RCM) area.
Appointment Announcement from Bishop Easterling
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I greet you in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. With my deep appreciation for her ministry and many gifts, and with prayerful discernment in fulfilling the needed consultation process, I share with you my intention to appoint the Rev. Dr. Laura Easto as pastor of Potomac...
Art installation links Christ with Syrian refugees
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At Wesley Theological Seminary, they know that when significant art comes together with deep theology, God shows up.
Pastor appears on Grammy-winning album
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What inspires the inspiring? For Chance the Rapper, it’s the preaching of a United Methodist pastor in West Virginia.
‘Lead Like a Woman’ challenges women to new paths
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Candice Potts stood before a room of lay and clergy women from the Baltimore-Washington Conference wearing an intricate blue rhinestone necklace that caught the light of the hotel ballroom. “Can we have a song?” asked Bishop LaTrelle Easterling as she prepared to preach.