Teaser:Dance and theological education? It may sound like a surprising combination, but at the Luce Center for Arts and Religion at Wesley Theological Seminary, they go hand in hand. Dance and theological education? It may sound like a surprising combination, but at the Luce Center for Arts and...
Teaser:The days before every driver had a cell phone glued in his ear. The days when "you've got mail" meant a nice long newsy letter from home, not another spam e-mail for expensive fake-brand watches. The days when ... (Fill in whatever your rose-colored memory brings to mind.) You remember...
Teaser:Only 43 percent of conference clergy enrolled in the HealthFlex plan participated in the online health assessment and got a wellness exam in 2007, said Martha Knight, conference treasurer. Only 43 percent of conference clergy enrolled in the HealthFlex plan participated in the online...
Teaser:Foundry UMC in Washington, D.C., has recently stirred up a debate over its policy of ministering to those who have made commitments through same sex unions. Foundry UMC in Washington, D.C., has recently stirred up a debate over its policy of ministering to those who have made commitments...
Teaser:Collections of apportionments in the Baltimore-Washington Conference fell 2 percent short of the 2007 goal that was set, necessitating changes for the 2008 budget and projections. Collections of apportionments in the Baltimore-Washington Conference fell 2 percent short of the 2007 goal...
When you place your offering in the collection plate, a part of each dollar goes to apportionments. Within the Baltimore-Washington Conference, this money: entertains and inspires more than 5,000 youth at a revival each year in Ocean City + provides guides to coach pastors to more...
Teaser:The General Board of Religion and Race offers a number of ways to learn about the history and culture of African Americans. Below are a few ideas that your congregation can use to gain greater awareness. Observe Black History Month The General Board of Religion and Race offers a number...
Teaser:In 2007, 23 of the denomination’s 63 U.S. conferences contributed to the church’s global outreach funds at the 100 percent or above level of their apportioned amount; this is an increase from 17 conferences in 2006. In 2007, 23 of the denomination’s 63 U.S. conferences...
Teaser:For the past several years, The United Methodist Church, especially in the United States, has seen a dramatic decrease in overall membership, despite increased involvement from minority groups. BY CHRISTOPHER J. TROILO In an on-going series, the UMConnection is examining the four...
Teaser:Discernment is increasingly the most important group work we do. Groups discern when they take time to invite conversations with multiple opinions and perspectives that eventually lead to a mutual sense of the way forward. Discernment is increasingly the most important group work we do...
