article reprinted from the UMConnection: Letter From the Editor JUNE 25, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 12 VIEWPOINTS FROM THE EDITOR ERIK ALSGAARD Strangely, strangely, strangely Dear John:Happy 300th birthday, Mr...
article reprinted from the United Methodist Connection MAY 1, 2002 On-line VOL. 13, NO. 9 Across The Conference VIM team works at Monroe Street UMC LAUREL Recently, the Rev. Jean Weller of Monroe Street UMC in Baltimore asked for help. Twenty members...
NEWS by Linda WorthingtonUMConnection Staff Three Baltimore-Washington Conference clergymen have been chosen by the Lilly Endowment?s 2005 National Clergy Renewal Program to have their sabbaticals fully funded.Only 10 United Methodists were on the 2005 list of 132 recipients in...
EDWIN SCHELLBy Edwin Schell 200 Years AgoBishop Asbury?s Journal, Aug. 21, 1805? Bishop Asbury crossed the Allegheny Mountains by wagon over awful roads to Connellsville, Pa. 100 Years AgoChristian Advocate, Aug. 24, 1905? Mt. Tabor Church, wrecked months ago by a...
COLUMBIA - It?s time to apply for the next round of Igniting Ministries matching grants. Each year United Methodist Communications, based in Nashville, Tenn., offers $1 million in matching funds to local churches, districts and conferences to help establish an advertising presence in their...
Luke 2:1-20By Mary Kay TottyFor as long as I can remember, I have loved Christmas and all the stuff that goes with it: from the little nativity ornament I received in my pre-K Sunday School class, to the music of Christmas (at age 8, my mom had to have a little talk with me because I was singing...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: News May 19, 2004 On-line VOL. 15, NO. 10 NEWS Strange and wonderful things unfold at General Conference By John Harrell Going to General Conference and actually being a voting member for a while is something that will certainly...
article reprinted from the UMConnection: Commentary JUNE 25, 2003 On-line VOL. 14, NO. 12 COMMENTARIES Seeking and finding the Spirit at annual conference By Lauren Heather LayOn June 8, Christians worldwide invoked the Holy Spirit as we celebrated Pentecost...
article reprinted from the United Methodist Connection MAY 1, 2002 On-line VOL. 13, NO. 9 Across The Conference Church serves nations capital for 150 years WASHINGTON, D.C. On May 10, 150 years ago, Metropolitan Memorial UMC opened its doors for the...
NEWS by Melissa LauberUNConnection StaffWhen the tsunami struck in southern Asia Dec. 26, it left more than 280,000 dead and seven nations devastated. Around the world, people reached out to help.Since 1940, Methodists have responded to natural and man-made disasters by contributing...
