BY SUSAN E. BOEHL Today, I learned that my friend died. She was one of many Elders of this conference. I had the incredible honor of attending seminary with her and so there was a bond between us that I did not share with many others in this conference. Through my tears of personal loss, I...
BARTON ? At each homecoming celebration on the fourth Sunday of September, the congregation of Barton UMC visits Morrison Cemetery. It?s one of the oldest cemeteries in Allegany County. The congregation remembers its past and pays respects to the Rev. William Shaw, founder of the town of Barton...
FROSTBURG - With a goal of raising $10,000 to cover the costs of two 'Arks' for Heifer International, the students at Frostburg UMC and their chaplain, the Rev. Larry Neumark, raised more than enough for three Arks. The arks represent domestic animals - from oxen and camels to ducks and chickens...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Across the Conference April 7, 2004 On-line VOL. 15, NO. 7 Across The Conference Pushkin UMC will have heat next winter ROCKVILLE When Faith UMC members visited their sister church, Gods Inspiration UMC...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: News Stories MAY 7, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 9 VIM missionary takes leap of faith to Costa Rica By Melissa Lauber UMConnection Staff It was just a few days before Easter when Robyn Wilbur boarded an airplane...
article reprinted from the United Methodist Connection MARCH 6, 2002 On-line VOL. 13, NO. 5 Holmes Dunnington ...
Dent commentary Commentary reprinted from the February 16, 2000, issue On the road to recoveryby Dave Dent Growing up, I was strongly influenced by peers and had no spiritual foundations. I fell early in life to the desires and pleasures of this world which many find in the form of...
OXON HILL ? When St. Paul UMC hosted the Warm Nights rotating emergency shelter late in March, they didn't know they'd also have a wedding.Working with Prince Georges County's Community Ministry Office, volunteers from the church have provided sleeping space, meals and other supplies for a week...
By Melissa LauberAs the clergywomen of the Baltimore-Washington Conference prepare to observe the 50th anniversary of the ordination of women in The United Methodist Church, some of them are growing reflective.The Rev. Peg Click, who along with the Revs. Charlotte Hendee and Andrea Middleton...
COLUMBIA ? The annual observance of United Methodist Student Day is Nov. 26. This is one of the six Sundays mandated by the denomination as a special Sunday with an offering.Forty-eight young people from churches in the Baltimore-Washington Conference benefit this year from scholarships made...
