The Power of The TongueJohn 12:1-11 The tongue. The human tongue is a conglomeration of eight muscles. It is used throughout the day to perform several functions, such as tasting, breathing, swallowing and speaking. Many of us grew up hearing that the tongue was the strongest muscle...
By Rev. Bryant Oskvig News articles frequently report on the significant number of career changes that people, on average, will make in their lifetime. Based on current information, the younger generation seems even more likely to have multiple radical career changes. The ministry already has a...
Dear Clergy and Laity of the Baltimore-Washington Conference: I greet you in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. It is with sadness that The Baltimore-Washington Conference of The United Methodist Church informs you that the Conference has been sued by 38 churches...
United Methodists are urged to reintroduce and pass legislation to establish the Truth and Healing Commission. Read the Press Release: The Native American International Caucus (NAIC) Urges Congress to reintroduce and pass legislation to reestablish the Truth and Healing Commission On March 3...
By Melissa Lauber Ask any question about faith, church, your life, or the world. The answer is love; the rest is commentary. This message permeated the March 8 session of the Next Level Speaker Series at Severna Park UMC, which featured the Rev. Jacqui Lewis, author of Fierce Love: A Bold Path...
If Tony Martucci has a legacy, it will be his wave. The staff and some special visitors to the Baltimore-Washington Conference Mission Center in Fulton usually received a greeting, a short wave and a very few words from Tony. That greeting was always noted and often quietly treasured. Tony, 31...
Paul J. Eichelberger has been named to be the new Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services for the Peninsula-Delaware Conference when William Westbrook retires this summer, after 29 years in that position. Eichelberger currently serves as the Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of the...
“God will always love you.” “God will never leave you.” These are the words whispered into the Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis’ ear by her mother as Jacqui was taking Communion at age 7. Jacqui will be the featured guest at the PDC-BWC Next Level Speaker Series on...
By Melissa Lauber A university chapel, where the community, church and academy intersect, can be a place of immense creativity, justice-making and spiritual growth. The Rev. Trey Daniel has made it his ministry to begin creating just such a space at Frostburg State University. For now, Baker...
By Melissa Lauber On Feb. 26, as the world observed the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, area United Methodists met at the Baltimore-Washington Conference Mission Center to hear from the Rev. Dr. Sergei Nikolaev, president of the Moscow Theological Seminary of The United...
