Small groups enable disciples BY DIANA L. HYNSON The Godhead is a small group. We relate to God as Father/Creator, Son and Holy Spirit: a community, if you will, of ways of being and knowing God. In the Creation story, Genesis tells us that the man was given other creatures, and...
Teaser:In keeping with the Social Principles, United Methodists continue to fight to abolish the death penalty. This year in Maryland, religious advocates moved one step closed to abolishing state-sponsored executions. BY KATHY L. GILBERT United Methodist News Service In 1985, Kirk...
Teaser:When it meets in April, General Conference will be focusing the church’s attention and resources on four vital areas of ministry. Included in these focuses is global health, and the eradication of malaria, HIV/AIDs, measles and tuberculosis. 2008 General Conference Focuses Part 4...
Teaser:Senator Barack Obama’s comments about race can serve as a model for how the church should hold holy conversations. By Bishop Sally Dyck United Methodist News Service U.S. Sen. Barack Obama's recent speech on race in America was a powerful and electrifying moment in recent...
Teaser:As the youth at Mt. Winans UMC studied Genesis and the story of Joseph, the Rev. Stacey Cole Wilson asked herself who in today's White House is the equivalent of Joseph, in charge of the king's household? BALTIMORE - As the youth at Mt. Winans UMC studied Genesis and the story of Joseph...
Teaser:Grace UMC held its annual community Easter egg hunt March 15 at a park in the center of town. In addition to the children's hunt for eggs, hundreds of people enjoyed the church's two praise bands, face painting, balloons, games and refreshments. ABERDEEN - Grace UMC held its annual...
Teaser:The Rev. Vance Ross, a member of the Baltimore-Washington Conference, who has been associate general secretary of Leadership Ministries in the General Board of Discipleship in Nashville, has been promoted to a newly created position as deputy general secretary for External Connectional...
Teaser:When 5,500 young people and their counselors gathered at Ocean City for ROCK 2008 in January, they each received an Extreme Faith Bible, a gift from the Maryland Bible Society in partnership with the American Bible Society and the Baltimore-Washington Conference. BALTIMORE - When 5,500...
Teaser:Older adults are often the lifeblood of a church. The Rev. Judy Birch is exploring ways churches can more effectively minister to them. BY CHRISTINE KUMAR UMConnection Staff The Rev. Judy Birch believes that vibrant discipleship transcends age. Birch, chaplain at the Inter-Faith...
By Melissa Lauber UMConnection Staff Although the odds may seem stacked against them, seven United Methodist churches have recently committed themselves to creating an oasis of grace in Baltimore. The churches are beginning training to become Communities of Shalom, a United Methodist...
