article reprinted from the UMConnection: Letter From the Editor MAY 7, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 9 VIEWPOINTS FROM THE EDITOR ERIK ALSGAARD Be not a frayed (church, that is) Whenever I exercise at my local...
article reprinted from the United Methodist Connection MARCH 6, 2002 On-line VOL. 13, NO. 5 COMMENTARIES Singleton Influence of women in Wesleys time was far-reaching By John Singleton United Methodist News Service Considering how...
The Baltimore-Washington Conference Center will open its doors for an Open House March 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The open house, said Associate Council Director Vivian McCarthy, will celebrate the conference's first attempts at 'creating a center that reflects more of who we are as a spiritual...
NEWSBY JOHN GORDONUNITED METHODIST NEWS SERVICE John Gordon/UMNSHarold Hayes (left) takes a boat ride with others attending the deaf-blind camp.At first glance, it looks no different than any other summer camp, with boat rides, a refreshing dip in the pool, and challenges such...
BY MELISSA LAUBERUMCONNECTION STAFFIn an innovative measure designed to explore new ways of doing ministry and enhance discipleship, the Rev. Mark Derby has been called to serve a unique appointment: continuing as superintendent of the Washington West District, and also becoming senior pastor of...
BY TOM BRUNKOWThe magnificent bells of Foundry UMC?s carillon were pealing joyously one Sunday morning, as if rousing the neighborhood dwellers from sleep and sloth and calling them to worship God. It seemed to be working. P and 16th streets were filled with people, and some were actually...
By Christine KumarUMConnection StaffThe fire burned down their home in one hour, destroying photo albums, scrapbooks, furniture, clothing and everything else the family owned. But despite the tragedy, Luann Moser said she can continue to hope because of how her church family responded. They...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Commentary April 21, 2004 On-line VOL. 15, NO. 8 NEWS No slots jackpot in Maryland By Barbara Coward UMCONNECTION CORRESPONDENTFor the second consecutive year, a slots bill has been defeated in the Maryland General Assembly. Throughout...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Commentary MAY 7, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 9 COMMENTARIES New coaching ministry can unlock pastors potential By Mary Ka Kanahan In what may be a precedent-setting move, the Baltimore-Washington Conference has launched a...
article reprinted from the United Methodist Connection MARCH 6, 2002 On-line VOL. 13, NO. 5 COMMENTARIES We are guilty of terrorism Terrorism is defined as politically motivated violence against non-combatant targets such as children and women. This violence...
