article reprinted from the UMConnection: Commentary MARCH 19, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 6 COMMENTARIES Lenten journey leads us to the cross By Diedra Kriewald The United Methodist Church is currently on a Lenten journey, along with the worldwide Christian church, of...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Commentary December 17, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 23 NEWS UMCOMMUNICATIONS An image from the Thousand Hands ad to play at the Ravens games. BWC ads to air during Ravens games Erik Alsgaard UMConnection Staff The Baltimore Ravens...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Letters to the Editor November 22, 2002 On-line VOL. 13, NO. 23 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Church is deceptive about openness The church has a campaign to recruit new members featuring the phrase: Open Hearts, Open Minds...
COLUMBIA ? The Rev. James Knowles-Tuell, chief financial officer of the Baltimore-Washington Conference from 1997 to 2000, has moved to Columbia, SC.The April South Carolina United Methodist Advocate ran a front-page story telling of his appointment as the conference's treasurer, managing a...
BY MELISSA LAUBERUMCONNECTION STAFFGood leaders have the power to add to the church. But great leaders can multiply a congregation so that it expands exponentially with the power of discipleship, said Helen Fleming, who is leading a new effort for pastors to excel in leadership.The peer-learning...
COLUMBIA ? Nicole McPayten, a conference employee, has written and self-published a book entitled 'Purpose.' It is a book that gives 'step by step advice to help you get closer to God,' the young author says. Divided into three parts and 10 short chapters it seeks to help the reader become more...
By Christine KumarAt a day apart for older adults on April 23, retired Bishop Forrest Stith spoke to more than 100 people at the West River Center about tensions in the Middle East.Stith encouraged everyone to stand up for justice, not just for Palestine but against war and racism. 'If we don?t...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Commentary March 3, 2004 On-line VOL. 15, NO.5 COMMENTARIES Make no myth-take: Lord of the Rings is Christian By Clarence RoarkPeter Jacksons trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, brings J.R.R. Tolkiens masterpiece to the public in...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Commentary MARCH 19, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 6 COMMENTARIES Christian disciples are more than mere volunteers By Edward Grove Volunteerism is a good thing. I applaud volunteers who work in area hospitals, at soup kitchens...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Commentary December 17, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 23 NEWS Church becomes angel to inmates' children By Angela Swinson Lee UMConnection correspondent Evelyn Brown can still remember the way the boys face lit up last year when she gave...
