Teaser:Bringing its priceless organ back to life brought renewal to the congregation of Capitol Hill UMC. BY CARRIE MADREN UMCONNECTION CORRESPONDENT When Capitol Hill UMC's 1939 Whitelegg Möller pipe organ - the equivalent of a Stradivarius violin - began a slow deterioration, members...
Teaser:United Methodists are sending relief to the Philippines, Samoa and Indonesia, following three disasters. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is responding to people affected in the Philippines, Samoa and Indonesia following three disasters this week. "Our prayers are...
Teaser:The bishop, D.S. and 24 churches made a large financial splash to provide shelter to a needy family in West Virginia. BY MELISSA LAUBER UMCONNECTION STAFF Bishop John Schol, Frederick District Superintendent Terri Rae Chattin and pastors representing 24 churches in Berkeley County...
Teaser:Roderick Dorsey, with the aid of Emory UMC, recently launched himself on a journey of amazing grace. BY JOHN COLEMAN SPECIAL TO THE UMCONNECTION After 13 years in the Marine Corps, including combat duty in both wars against Iraq, Roderick Dorsey left the disciplined life of the Marine...
Teaser:At the Bishop's Day Apart, pastors grew deeper in their faith as they explored the themes of baptism and membership. BY SHAUN LANE UMCONNECTION STAFF With a focus on returning to the root of faith through baptism and strengthening church membership, more than 300 clergy gathered at...
Teaser:Lives and futures shaped when students "take the plunge" Away from home and familiar things, college students dive into the new and unexpected- living life out loud with fear and enthusiasm. Each day is experienced on tip-toe, in anticipation of an unfolding future. Campus ministries...
Teaser:'United Methodists can, and will, redeem the city,' said participants at a recent urban convocation. BY MELISSA LAUBER UMCONNECTION STAFF In May 2008, United Methodists adopted a strategic plan to deliver hope to the city of Baltimore. Close to 100 people, who each have a spiritual...
Teaser:The Rev. Irvin Charles Lockman, 80, died Aug. 14. The Rev. Jeremiah Williams officiated at his funeral Aug. 22 at Metropolitan UMC in Baltimore. The Rev. Irvin Charles Lockman, 80, died Aug. 14. The Rev. Jeremiah Williams officiated at his funeral Aug. 22 at Metropolitan UMC in Baltimore...
Teaser:The Rev. Charles Miner Miller, 85, and his wife, Ellen Girton Miller, 87, former Baltimore-Washington Conference missionaries to what is now Zimbabwe, both died within the past three months. The Rev. Charles Miner Miller, 85, and his wife, Ellen Girton Miller, 87, former...
Teaser:Katia Guseva, one of the BWC's partners in Russia, shares her insights on faith. BY MELISSA LAUBER UMCONNECTION STAFF “Mission is just so important,” said the Rev. Charles Harrell of Trinity UMC, who leads the conference’s partnership with Russia. “It’s a...
