Teaser:An Episcopal greeting to an Easter people Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we've been given a brand-new life and have everything to live for. - 1Peter 1:3 (The Message) The Familiar Becomes FuzzyResurrection sometimes feels rare during times of great challenge. We are living...
The Rev. Manuel R. Tay Sr., 76, a retired Elder working at Union UMC in Lothian, died Feb. 9 after a long battle with prostate cancer. A homegoing service was celebrated Feb. 17. Tay, a Ghanaian by birth, emigrated to the United States in 1965. He was ordained an Elder in the AMEZ Church in...
Two Mount Zions share ministryLAUREL - Members of Mt. Zion UMC joined with Mt. Zion UMC in Ellicott City, to clothe and feed homeless people in Baltimore City, Jan. 31. Together they organized "Hoodies for the Homeless" to provide sweatshirts with hoods and jackets for men and women...
Teaser:Area young adults are invited on a cultural exchange to South KoreaArea young adults have a unique opportunity to visit South Korea and embark on a cultural and faith exchange program July 16-29. Young adults will learn and teach with their counterparts in a variety of locations...
Teaser:The Rev. William Chaney Jr. challenges United Methodists to share God’s storyRomans 1:16-17BY WILLIAM CHANEY Jr."I am not ashamed of the Gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. For in the Gospel...
Teaser:Public apologies today seem like a dime a dozen. What does the church have to teach society about the fine art of saying “I’m sorry”By Linda GreenUnited Methodist News ServiceAre the recent public apologies heard from celebrities, athletes, government officials and...
Teaser:Sandra Ferguson notes that the fight to repeal the death penalty has attracted many United Methodists speaking out for justiceBy Sandra FergusonAs Maryland's legislative session draws to a close, I am more convinced of one thing - United Methodists have a heart for justice.During the past...
Teaser:Art at area galleries provides an exquisite glimpse into the Word of GodBy Melissa LauberWhen was the last time you sat in church and had your senses sent reeling with beauty? When lately have you gasped at the sheer wonder of the Word of God? When has the sublime touched your soul in...
Teaser:Rev. Hank Butler of Bethesda UMC follows his calling to Zambia.It wasn't the call he expected from God, but last year, the Rev. Hank Butler of Bethesda UMC in Damascus got the impression that he was supposed to go teach pastoral counseling to clergy in Zambia. On the flight home in...
Teaser:Metropolitan Memorial UMC in D.C. begins an innovative new worship service that breaks with convention.By Lesli Bales-SherrodUMConnection CorrespondentLosing a loved one is always difficult, but losing a loved one to murder is even more so. It is considered "complicated...
