By John GordonUnited Methodist News ServiceSomething more than dancing is taking place as Barbara Gaskill teaches a ballet lesson at an inner-city elementary school.In the shadows of the poverty of a largely immigrant neighborhood, Gaskill introduces her students to the dance of kings.'It just...
BY CHRISTINE KUMARUMCONNECTION STAFFROCK 2007 kicks off the New Year with additional space for youth to gather and develop a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.It is expected that a record-breaking crowd of more than 5,000 youth, young adults and their leaders from the Baltimore-Washington...
ROCKVILLE - Nine Deacons from the Baltimore-Washington Conference were among the 380 who attended the 'Celebration of Diakonia' in Orlando, Fla., April 19-22. The event celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the ordination of the Deacon in full connection and 30 years of diaconal ministry.Bishops...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Commentary March 17, 2004 On-line VOL. 15, NO. 6 NEWS Clergy spouses need more support, survey says by Linda BloomUnited Methodist News ServiceClergy spouses do not get enough support from the church, a new study sponsored by the United...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: News Stories APRIL 2, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 7 State demands insurance for mold damage, injury Marylands insurance commissioner announced March 18 that insurance companies may not exclude coverage for...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Commentary December 17, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 23 COMMENTARIES No room at the inn: reliving an ancient story today By Nancy Lanman Whats new about Christmas? Every year I get to ask myself this question and every year my work...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Across the Conference December 18, 2002 On-line VOL. 13, NO. 24 Across The Conference Church float sends welcome message HAGERSTOWN An estimated crowd of 75,000 spectators watched the 78th annual Alsatia...
The Rev. Joo Kang is known as 'an international treasure' within the Deaf community. Last spring he participated in a pulpit exchange with the Rev. Peggy Johnson, pastor of Christ United Methodist Church of the Deaf in Baltimore. Kang is one of the denomination?s few Deaf pastors. For almost two...
2005 giving in the Baltimore-Washington Conference Disciples of Jesus Christ engaged in the Discipleship Adventure practice faithful stewardship. Money placed in an offering plate each week enables mission and ministry at the local church, conference and worldwide level.Dollars received...
BY ERIK ALSGAARDUMCONNECTION STAFFIt?s 10 a.m. in Urbana. Faithpoint UMC is gathering at Urbana Middle School for the first time. For some in the crowd of more than 200, this will be the fourth time they?ve been with the church in a new facility in its four-and-a-half year history.A church that...
