By Erik Alsgaard On Oct. 27, 1771, Francis Asbury set foot in Colonial America. Methodism’s first bishop, Asbury ordained about 700 clergy before his death in 1816. On Oct. 27, 2021 – 250 years to the day -- the Baltimore-Washington Conference celebrated the ordination and...
Bishop Daniel C. Arichea, Jr., a retired bishop of The United Methodist Church, died today, June 1. He was elected bishop in the Philippines Central Conference in November 1994. His wife, Ruth, announced his death on Facebook. "At 12:41 this afternoon, June 1, 2021, God...
It is always a cause to celebrate when a church becomes more accessible and easier for the community to use. It’s even more so when that church is the Birthplace of American Methodism, Lovely Lane UMC in Baltimore. On a day filled with firsts, the Rev. Deb Scott, the church’s...
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...
Bishop LaTrelle Easterling, the episcopal leader of the Baltimore-Washington Conference, was named a 2020 Distinguished Alumni by Boston University School of Theology, where she graduated with a Master of Divinity degree in 2004.
By Erik Alsgaard Two days. Two marches. Two rallies. One message: The church must rise against racism. Bishop LaTrelle Easterling, episcopal leader of the Baltimore-Washington Conference, put prayers into action at two events June 18 and 19, one in Baltimore and one in Washington, D.C. Both...
March 27, 2020 In response to the coronavirus, the Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Baltimore has canceled all groups meeting at its venue through May. As a result, the 236th session of the Baltimore-Washington Conference, scheduled for May 27-29, has been...
Morning, March 15, 2020 Beloved, As you gather in unique ways this morning to respect the State of Emergency in our nation, Washington, D.C., and your respective states, I am praying for you. I am also deeply grateful for your creativity and collaborative spirits in sharing...
As the community of faith, we are called to practice wise and nimble leadership as we address the challenges created by COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. Within the last 24 hours, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. This pandemic calls upon each of us to make...
Bishop LaTrelle Easterling will meet with the clergy and laity of the Baltimore-Washington Conference in a Critical Conversation concerning the upcoming United Methodist General Conference. Bishop Easterling will give special attention to The Protocol of Reconciliation and...
