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Guidelines for formatting and submitting a resolution to the 2018 Annual Conference Session are now out. The deadline is Jan. 15, 2018.

 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...

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. Do Good By Mandy SayersLead Pastor, Glen Mar UMC, Ellicott...

We at GYTTE want to wish you a wonderful Christmas full of love and giving of yourselves to build The Kindom of God here on earth! We give thanks for all of you and know that you pray for us regularly. We had a wonderful experience with a group from Camp Hill UMC, PA. This is the first of Nan...

In a call to the church to resist the current politics of fear and hate, the Rev. David McAllister-Wilson, president of Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, said that “the essence of leadership is either to invoke the ‘better angels’ of our nature or let loose the ‘killer angels’.”

In Russia, Christianity can translate a little differently. The Rev. Elena Melnikova has a unique ministry that allows her to unlock cultural differences and serve as a bridge between United Methodists in Russia and the Baltimore-Washington Conference.

Early that Monday morning, a downpour looked ominous. The staff and volunteers gathered at Greenmount UMC had contingency plans in place if the more than 200 registered campers for sports camp would need to be indoors.

Working in partnership with the non-profit organization, Creating Friendships for Peace (“CFP”), the Baltimore-Washington Conference recently made a significant contribution to peace building in both the troubled island of Cyprus and in Israel/Palestine.

  August 6, 2019   To the People of The United Methodist Church:  As president of the Council of Bishops, but more fundamentally as one who professes faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, I write with a call to discipleship.  What is God’s dream for us? How can we...

By Melissa Rudolph Early Monday morning, a downpour looked ominous. The staff and volunteers gathered at Greenmount UMC had contingency plans in place if the over 200 registered campers for sports camp would need to be indoors. But, Rev. John Rudolph, who oversees the North Carroll Cooperative...