BY SARAH ALSGAARDSPECIAL TO THE UMCONNECTIONBishop Hans V?xby stood in the pulpit of Metropolitan Memorial UMC in Washington, D.C., on a cold February Sunday and quietly told a story of a church in an even colder clime: St. Petersburg, Russia.He said that the church was a center for children...
BY MELISSA LAUBERUMCONNECTION STAFFIn the United States or in Africa, faith in God can change the world, said the Rev. Lloyd Nyarota. That potential for transformation is the foundation of an unfolding partnership between the two regions.Nyarota, the projects and communications coordinator of...
1 Corinthians 12:1-11By Judy KellyHaving just returned from the annual conference session, I was reflecting on the amazing talent of Mark Miller, the music leader, and the beautiful bowls and pitchers done by the two potters who worked throughout a session. Their musical and artistic talents are...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Commentary April 21, 2004 On-line VOL. 15, NO. 8 NEWS Pastor puts Dr. Seuss among theological giants By Bob Smietana Religion News ServiceWhen he was a student at Duke Divinity School, the Rev. James Kemp studied the great theologians of...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: News Stories MAY 21, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 10 Washington Saving StationsThe District of Columbia reports that there are approximately 60,000 addicts living in the city. To address addiction and other social ills, five United...
article reprinted from the United Methodist Connection MARCH 20, 2002 On-line VOL. 13, NO. 6 Yvonne Medley/umconnection More than 1,600 confirmands from across the Baltimore-Washington Conference gathered at the Baltimore Convention Center to celebrate their confirmation into the...
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Laura ApostolNEW WINDSOR ? Strawbridge Shrine has a new curator. In June, Laura Apostol moved into the house that goes with the position.?I firmly believe that if Methodists understand our heritage better, then perhaps that will add excitement to being a Methodist,? she said.For the past year...
By Erik AlsgaardUMCONNECTION STAFFIn 1867, the Civil War was still fresh in the spirits, minds and bodies of Americans. Union troops were stationed in Baltimore and other locations around what is now the Baltimore-Washington Conference, while the South slowly embarked on its campaign of...
BY LINDA WORTHINGTON and ERIK ALSGAARDUMCONNECTION STAFFUnited Methodists throughout the Baltimore-Washington Conference are coming together this fall to study the topic of homosexuality in a new and unique way.Led by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Dialogue Team, participants have...
