April 2, 2021 | "Hallelujah anyhow!" As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe sitting to the right side; and they were alarmed. But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been...
By Erik Alsgaard Over the last several decades, a wooden bulkhead is all that stood between the waters of the West River and the West River Camp and Retreat Center. The Baltimore-Washington Conference facility needed to do something to repair it lest it pose any danger to campers, guests...
Today, we announce the coverage of Episcopal Areas in the Northeastern Jurisdiction effective September 1, 2021.
By Melissa Lauber To ensure their safety and protect the identities of those involved, some names in this story have been changed. “Sometimes there are no more tears to cry,” said Evelyn, a pastor in the Baltimore-Washington Conference. Evelyn has been journeying beside...
For Immediate Release Monday, March 22, 2021 Bishops Reconsider May 8 Special Session of General Conference WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church met on Monday, March 22, 2021 in an additional meeting to consider pressing matters related to...
Women's History Month is always a celebration I embrace as an African American Woman. I marvel and reflect with heartfelt appreciation on how I feel for the women warriors who have fought and continue to fight for equality and well-deserved recognition. However, this year I am compelled to...
“We recognize, embrace, and affirm all persons, regardless of country of origin, as members of the family of God...We oppose immigration policies that separate family members from each other or that include detention of families with children, and we call on local churches to be in...
Roughly half of the churches in the Baltimore-Washington Conference are involved in a ministry to address food insecurity in their community. That’s according to Dave Schoeller, Business Data Analyst for the BWC, who was part of a team analyzing the results of a summer 2020...
The Washington National Cathedral is a “house for all people,” according to the Very Rev. Randolph Hollerith, Dean of the Cathedral. He welcomed dozens of people within the walls of the majestic edifice in Washington, D.C., on March 16 for an event designed for faith leaders to show...
By Erik Alsgaard The Baltimore-Washington Conference’s trend of strong stewardship continued in 2020, and that included several local churches whose Mission Share giving rose significantly. Mission Shares (formerly called apportionments) are giving done by local churches to support...
