By Melissa Lauber In 1921, the Rev. Elmer Ross Andrews received his quarterly conference license to preach in the Evangelical United Brethren Church. A century later, his great-granddaughter, the Rev. Sarah Schlieckert is being appointed to serve as the superintendent of the Annapolis...
Beloved of God, as we prepare to enter this deep and rich time of Lent -- a time of prayer, remembering our baptism, and preparing others for theirs -- we look back over almost a year of global pandemic, racial and political unrest, and almost a year of social distancing, tremendous loss, and...
FAQ's Q: How can I tell when these messages are fake? A: Bishop Easterling and other conference leaders would never, ever, e-mail you and ask for monetary donations, gift cards, etc., even in an emergency. Legitimate donation requests would be communicated via the Baltimore-Washington...
It’s hard to think of “a more dedicated more flexible, a more compassionate, more risk-taking, loving group than youth leaders,” Steven Argue told more than 180 participants at a ROCK(ish) webinar Feb. 3. “A lot of people put a lot of expectations on you, but you hold...
By Rev. Wanda Duckett Superintendent of the Baltimore Metropolitan District. Excerpted from a meditation shared with the Extended Cabinet of the Baltimore-Washington Conference on Feb. 2. Based on reflections from Psalm 91. In the second month of the year, on the eve of our...
One of the highlights of a “normal” ROCK youth retreat is a time set aside for “Dish with the Bish,” a kind of “ask me anything” forum that always delights, informs, and provides insights into how young people’s lives are impacted by society today. This...
By Erik Alsgaard A new adult Lenten study, “Reclaiming and Living Covenant,” published by the Baltimore-Washington Conference, is a deep dive into biblical covenant and hope, and reconnecting relationships. That’s according to its two authors, who say the study is designed to...
When The United Methodist Church as a denomination wanted to pilot a new training opportunity on church planting for the laity, the Rev. Bill Brown, director of the New Faith Expressions, immediately volunteered the Baltimore-Washington Conference.
After a year of the twin pandemics of racism and coronavirus, our nation witnessed insurrection and violence unfolding in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and watched Joseph Biden and Kamala Harrison inaugurated as president and vice president of the United States on Jan. 20. These events unfolded...
One thing people don’t know about the Rev. Dawn M. Hand? She’s a certified steward for the National Park Service, caring for the Billy Goat Trail on the C&O Canal that hikers scramble over. The tendencies that guide her as she cares for people along their paths will serve her...
