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Do you believe in Jesus? Wrong question
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Okay God, I think I get the picture. I?ve received your message and you can stop now. Thank you very much.In the last three weeks, I?ve heard the story of Jesus and Peter and the whole walking on the water thing five times. First, there was Duffy Robbins at ROCK in Ocean City; then Leadership...

Church breaks ground for addition
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ST. LEONARD - District Superintendent Ianther Mills joined with the Rev. Kay Albury-Pierce, left, and the congregation to break ground for a new addition to the church Aug. 6. The $400,000 two-story addition includes administrative offices and additional and remodeled bathrooms. The construction...

'Koinonia' is key to making disciples
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BY Christine KumarUMConnection StaffCan authentic, intimate relationships be the bridge that connects people and makes disciples? The Rev. Jim Walker who pastors Hot Metal Bridge faith community in inner city Pittsburgh thinks so. He led the Bible study at annual conference on May 25. 'The new...

Our village opens its heart to you
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article reprinted from the UMConnection: Commentary March 17, 2004 On-line VOL. 15, NO.6 COMMENTARIES Our village opens its heart to you by Lauren LayDear Andrew Wesley or Alivia May: In the infinite wisdom of yet-to-be born infants, you probably know this already, but I need to...

Offering supports camperships
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article reprinted from the United Methodist Connection Reprinted from the Feb 6, 2002, issue   | Camping Sunday | Camping Sunday, sponsored by the conference Committee on Retreat and Camping Ministry, provides an opportunity to share information about the programs and...

World AIDS Day: 'Everyone lives with AIDS'
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article reprinted from the United Methodist Connection Reprinted from the Dec 19, 2001, issue     Bill Scherer Placards carried in the walk were placed at the altar rail in honor of those living with HIV-AIDS or in memory of those having died from AIDS. | For more...

Escaping the trap of being nothing to nobody
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By Dan Smith and Mary Sellon Special to the UMConnectionMarcus Buckingham, in his latest book, 'The One Thing You Need to Know,' offers a difficult challenge to pastors and churches. The Apostle Paul seems to set the standard when he boasts of becoming 'all things to all people.' (1 Cor...

American Univeristy leads way to divest from Sudan
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The Board of Trustees of American University in Washington, D.C., which is associated with the Baltimore-Washington Conference, issued a resolution on Sept. 15 that addresses investing in companies doing business in the oil and gas sector in Sudan.The text of the resolution follows.WHEREAS...