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Rev. Lloyd C. McClarren
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The Rev. Lloyd C. McClarren, 91, a retired Associate Member, died Feb. 8, 2018 in West Decatur, Pa. A memorial service was held at Salem UMC in West Decatur, Feb. 17, a church he belonged to for many years. Pastor Michael Knepp officiated. Lloyd McClarren was born in West Decatur Dec. 4, 1926...

BWC celebrates record giving
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Another year, another record.  For the second year in a row, United Methodists throughout the Baltimore-Washington Conference showed their generosity and stewardship by contributing a record percentage of apportionment payments. According to Paul Eichelberger, BWC’s treasurer, churches...

Day Apart and Worship Workshop Events Combined
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To address the inclement weather expected for Wednesday morning, the Bishop’s Lenten Day Apart with the clergy, (scheduled for Wednesday at First UMC Hyattsville) and the Worship Workshop with Marcia McFee (scheduled for Thursday at the Mission Center) are being combined. Both events will...

Bishops, agency respond to #MeToo movement
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As allegations of sexual misconduct rock Hollywood, the media and the U.S. government, United Methodist leaders acknowledge that the church also has seen such abuses of power. The Council of Bishops and Commission on the Status and Role of Women have released a statement responding to the #MeToo...