BY RICK VANCEUMCONNECTION CORRESPONDENTSeveral men from the Baltimore-Washington Conference recently took conference training sessions to learn how to pray, to be closer to God and to be effective spiritual leaders. One of those men, Richard Campbell, is also learning how to grow men?s ministry...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Commentary March 17, 2004 On-line VOL. 15, NO. 6 NEWS Igniting ministry training focuses on hospitality By Melissa LauberUMConnection StaffThe Igniting Ministry campaign launched its third phase of training March 6 at the...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: News Stories APRIL 2, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 7 Oyster feasts sustain tradition of fundraising, fellowship BY MELISSA LAUBER UMCONNECTION staff In the ocean, oysters have the almost magical power to...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Commentary December 17, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 23 NEWS DAVID BOHNERT/UMCONNECTION The newly dedicated window at New Covenant UMC in Cumberland symbolizes the union of three congregations, Kingsley, Grace and First UMCs. Stained...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: News Stories December 18, 2002 On-line VOL. 13, NO. 24 Human Relations Day supports community ministries by John W. Coleman Jr. UMConnection Staff Emory UMC in Washington, D.C., is trying to undo public...
COMMENTARIES By Joseph DanielsWhat is joy? I can offer one definition. Joy is the external expression of praise and thanksgiving to God because of an internal confidence of God's victory over any and every obstacle keeping us from being whole.It is living with the quiet and unfailing...
BY TOM CONNAROne of the hottest tickets at the movie box office this past Christmas was 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.' This beautiful film captivated audiences with its themes of love, sacrifice and resurrection.Yes, this film, based on one of seven fantasy...
'Sometimes,' a friend told me, 'heaven is just a new pair of glasses.'What perfect wisdom. Change your view, gain new perspectives and the things that throw your life out of focus can take on a different meaning.I thought about that as I sat on a bench in Lafayette Park outside the White House...
BY DAVID BOHNERTUMCONNECTION CORRESPONDENTThe 21 pastors retiring from the Baltimore-Washington Conference this year represent 570 years in ministry. Eighteen are members in full connection; one is a part-time local pastor; one is an associate member of conference; and one is a diaconal...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Commentary March 17, 2004 On-line VOL. 15, NO. 6 NEWS Two senior leaders set to retire By Erik AlsgaardUMConnection StaffThe Revs. Edwin Ankeny and Donald Stewart, two longtime leaders in the Baltimore-Washington Conference, have...
