article reprinted from the UMConnection: News Stories December 18, 2002 On-line VOL. 13, NO. 24 Africa University affected by Zimbabwes economic problems By Duane Ewers United Methodist News Service Africa University must develop strategies to...
By Mark Schoeff, Jr.UMConnection CorrespondentOn Sundays in most churches, people are greeted at the door and handed a bulletin. Although it may seem routine, what?s contained in the bulletin ? the liturgy ? could determine whether worship is meaningful.'The worst thing we can do is go through...
BY MELISSA LAUBERUMCONNECTION STAFFIn November 2003 the Baltimore-Washington Conference and the American Cancer Society joined in a unique, life-saving partnership. The partnership has been a productive one leading to a variety of successful advocacy efforts on state and county levels, and...
BY CATHY VITEKThe Cross. The dove. Tongues of fire. The Ichthus. Light. Water. These symbols of our faith have served for centuries as visual means to connect us with the Gospel. Stained glass, sculpture, mosaics and paintings illustrate the Word and allow us to connect in powerful ways to the...
COLUMBIA - Kate Thomas, graphic designer for the Baltimore-Washington Conference won top honors from the Religion Communicators Council for her work creating the cover of the Discipler Gbwc_superusere issue on vision for local churches. Thomas received the DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial award April...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Commentary March 17, 2004 On-line VOL. 15, NO. 6 NEWS Board of Health Benefits balances need with reality By Erik Alsgaard UMCONNECTION STAFFMembers of the Baltimore-Washington...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: News Stories APRIL 2, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 7 Church leaders respond to Iraqi war with prayers and concerns By Kathy L. Gilbert United Methodist News Service With President George W. Bushs declaration...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Letter From the Editor December 17, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 23 VIEWPOINTS FROM THE EDITOR ERIK ALSGAARD Rejoice for the pink candle The first Sunday in Advent...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Across the Conference December 18, 2002 On-line VOL. 13, NO. 24 Across The Conference New church rises from ashes SHADY SIDE Its been two-and-a-half years since a Palm Sunday fire destroyed Centenary UMC...
By Linda WorthingtonUMConnection StaffThe Baltimore-Washington 2005 Cooperative School of Christian Mission will be held July 14-17 at the Clarion Conference Center in Hagerstown.It?s called 'cooperative' because it is sponsored by both the United Methodist Women and the Board of Christian...
