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How would your church like to increase its income by 26 percent this year? How would your church like to increase its income by 26 percent with the membership you already have?

Every four years, on Jan. 20, the United States witnesses the inauguration of a new president. Just blocks away from the event, Capitol Hill UMC opened its doors in an act of radical hospitality, not only for the inauguration, but for the Women’s March on Washington Jan. 21.

Rev. Richard C. Broome Jr., 66, of Martinsburg, W.Va., died Jan. 21, 2017.The Rev. Rebecca Vardiman officiated at a service Jan. 27, at Centre Street UMC. District Superintendents Edgardo Rivera, Frederick District, and Conrad Link, Cumberland-Hagerstown District, participated. He was born Aug...

In honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday observance, Bishop LaTrelle Easterling preached at American University. We share some small excerpts from her sermon, The Journey Continues, as people of faith observe the inauguration of America’s 45 president, Donald Trump, in Washington, D.C...

Elsin Ann Perry (Annie), 76, wife of retired Elder, the Rev. Gene R. Perry, died at home in Norris, Tenn., Jan. 19, 2017, due to long standing health issues. A funeral service was held Jan. 27 at the Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton Tenn. Elsin Ann Perry was born Jan. 8, 1941. Gene Perry...

The Rev. William Eugene Merki, 81, died Jan. 19, 2017, at Clary Grove Nursing Home in Martinsburg, W. Va. A funeral service was held Jan. 22 at Otterbein UMC in Martinsburg with the Rev. Mark C. Mooney officiating. William Eugene Merki was born Sept. 12, 1935, in Norristown, Pa., the son of the...

The Social Principles are 73 statements, approved by the denomination’s General Conference, that stand as instruction and a biblical and theological witness to issues facing the world today.

Bishop LaTrelle Easterling gave a passionate sermon about the road ahead for finishing the work that Martin Luther King Jr. started 31 years ago while speaking at American University Jan. 18. She spoke at the annual Interfaith Service held in remembrance of the civil rights activist.

Ancient church mothers and fathers often greeted one another with the phrase, “Give me a word.” This greeting led to the sharing of insights and wisdom. Today we continue this tradition with this monthly column.

United Methodists from across the country plan to have some parties on the evening of Jan. 20 to pray and talk about ways to affirm Wesleyan values and explore challenges ahead as the 45th president takes office.