United Methodists join people, churches, ministries, leaders, needs, causes and prayers together in a way that cultivates disciples and transforms the world. Because of that, United Methodists are strong in their discipleship.
In 1804 Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, were commissioned to explore the unknown territory that had recently became part of the U.S. as part of the Louisiana Purchase, and to find the waterway from the US through the western territory to the Pacific Ocean. The assumption was that what the...
Forty years ago, the Rev. Tom Kaylor of Frostburg UMC looked at the missions projects his and other area churches were involved in, looked at the needs within his own back yard, and noticed a disconnect.
BY LINDA WORTHINGTONUMConnection Staff “Churches Address the Opioid Crisis” was the topic as WesleyNexus held its sixth annual interfaith gathering at the Conference Mission Center Feb. 10, in recognition of Evolution Weekend. The Rev. Maynard Moore, founder/director of WesleyNexus...
Four youth from the Baltimore-Washington Conference boarded a plane in late December to join 17 other youth to spend 20 days discovering God’s Spirit at work in Cuba. The Mission of Peace is a journey to experience God’s extended family and learn how people live as disciples of Jesus Christ in...
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. EXAMINE By Rev. Mandy SayersPastor, Covenant UMC, Gaithersburg My...
As the Maryland General Assembly continues its work this year, one proposal would create a pilot program in Harford County allowing parishioners to bring concealed weapons into church.
We asked several leading pastors in the Baltimore-Washington Conference about the books they’re reading. We asked what they would recommend to others, what books have influenced their thinking and ministry the most, what one book they would include in a library for spiritual leaders, and what...
The Rev. Dennis E. Dorsch, 74, a retired Elder, died March 3, 2018. A Memorial service was held April 28 at Catonsville , officiated by the Rev. Mark Waddell. Dennis Edward Dorsch was born Aug. 2, 1944, in Baltimore City, the only child of Rebecca Tormolian and Baldwin Edward Dorsch. He...
The Council of Bishops received an updated report from the Commission on a Way Forward this past week. Read the press release.
