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Young Adults retreat to explore, learn, connect
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Teaser:Relationship, authenticity and relevance are keys to ministry, conference young adults discovered at a recent retreat. Three inspiring commentaries by young adults who attended the retreat. An oasis for growth -- Libby Harris Sharing wisdom -- Rev. Frankie Revell Vital worship...

ESL classes create community with outreach
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Teaser:Learning, laughter and shared victories are the touchstones of Foundry UMC's ESL program. BY DAN VOCK Walk into the Sunday school wing of Foundry UMC on a Tuesday evening and you’ll hear a cacophony of sounds, many that you might recognize from childhood. Make no mistake...

Becoming salt for the world
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Teaser:How do you preserve God's love, lend wisdom to others and flavor your community? Mark 9:38-50 BY LILLIE REED In my grandmother’s old china cabinet was a collection of salt shakers – souvenirs of places she’d visited and gifts from people she loved. There was one...

2010 annual conference dates set
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Teaser:Plans are underway for the BWC's annual meeting June 2-4, 2010 in Baltimore.The 226th session of the Baltimore-Washington Conference is scheduled to meet at the Marriott Baltimore Waterfront Hotel Wednesday, June 2, through Friday, June 4, 2010. This date marks a change in the...

Kids flock to church soccer camp
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Teaser:Mayo UMC’s youth director, Tim Williams, is also the assistant soccer coach at South River High School. This summer he put his talents to use by running two-hour soccer camps for a week for children in the community.MAYO – Mayo UMC’s youth director, Tim Williams, is also...

Church holds book bag rally
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Teaser:WASHINGTON, D.C. – Twenty people from the Baltimore-Washington Area of Reconciling United Methodists (BWARM) accepted the 2009 Cup of Justice Award on the final night of the Reconciling Ministries Network’s ninth biennial convocation held Sept. 4-7 in Estes Park...

BWARM receives justice award
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Teaser:The Baltimore-Washington Area of Reconciling United Methodists (BWARM) accepted the 2009 Cup of Justice Award on the final night of the Reconciling Ministries Network’s ninth biennial convocation held Sept. 4-7 in Estes Park, Colo WASHINGTON, D.C. – Twenty people from the...

Ugandan children sing into hearts
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Teaser:The “Chosen” a children’s choir from Uganda, came to Wesley Chapel UMC Sept. 1, nearly bursting the seams of the tiny church with their energy and spirit. JESSUP – The “Chosen” a children’s choir from Uganda, came to Wesley Chapel UMC Sept. 1...

Empowerment sets tone for school
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Teaser:A pastors school gives Zimbabwe clergy lessons to build a God-empowered future. BY CHRISTIE ZIMMERMAN UMCONNECTION STAFF Hope in Zimbabwe Hope Fund builds a church BWC Deliver's nets, saves lives Empowerment sets tone for school Summit creates focus for ministries Learn about...

Summit creates focus for ministries
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Teaser:Partners from across the globe join in ministry in Zimbabwe BY LINDA WORTHINGTON UMCONNECTION STAFF In a world-spanning gathering July 31, 60 Christian leaders met in the first International Zimbabwe Summit to discuss and plan for the future of ministries in the troubled country. "It...