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UM churches buoy distressed community
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article reprinted from the United Methodist Connection MARCH 6, 2002 On-line VOL. 13, NO. 5        | To weather the storm: | a series on Dundalk Our culture is undergoing a sea change as we move from an industrial society to a service-oriented economy. Perhaps...

'Tenacious spirit of the deaf' takes on Cuban rhythm
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By Peggy JohnsonThe first ever Global Deaf United Methodist Congress of the Deaf was held in Baltimore in July of 2005. It was a Pentecost experience that transformed the deaf world. South of the Florida Keys, the Cuban Deaf Methodists got word about of the Global Deaf conference. They wanted...

100 years and going strong
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TIMONIUM ? The centennial celebration at Timonium UMC really began last June when the children in Sunday school covered the ceiling of the fellowship hall with balloons. Officially, the celebration was Oct. 7-8. All the past pastors and assistant pastors, except one, attended the Saturday night...

Authentic relationship key to making disciples
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Read and comment on the Rev. Matt Poole?s blog on the Hot Metal Bridge Bible study, where the Rev. Jim Walker has also joined the conversation.By Matt PooleEcclesiastical Frankenstein, tattoo parlor, Bible fight clubs, and even sex were among some of the words shared with us at annual conference...

Snapshots of our mind
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article reprinted from the UMConnection: Letter From the Editor April 7, 2004 On-line VOL. 15, NO. 6 VIEWPOINTS  MAKE THE CONNECTION Melissa Lauber                   Snapshots of our mind There is a small book now on the...

Theological education in a new world order
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article reprinted from the UMConnection:  News Stories MAY 7, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 9       Theological education in a new world order At the Servant Leaders Symposium, Shaun Casey, professor of ethics at Wesley Theological Seminary, suggested several...

Young teens ponder profound spiritual issues
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article reprinted from the United Methodist Connection MARCH 6, 2002 On-line VOL. 13, NO. 5      Yvonne Medley/UMCOnnection During a workshop entitled 'If Only I Could Change Me, youth at the Middle High retreat at West River read from Jeremiah that God has a...