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Church celebrates its bicentennial
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CAMP SPRINGS ? Circuit riding preachers came on horseback 200 years ago to preach, marry, bury and encourage the congregation of Bells, the newly organized church in the rural areas between what is now Camp Springs and Suitland. In 1813, Bishop Francis Asbury preached at the little white church...

Church can?t permit assault on Gospel
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We wish, as retired members of the Baltimore-Washington Conference, to express our dismay regarding rulings recently announced by our Judicial Council. A superbly qualified and supremely devoted Christian woman has been de-frocked, told that she may no longer serve as an ordained pastor because...

Disciples rescue man trapped in burning car
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By Erik AlsgaardUMCONNECTION STAFFOn Sunday, Aug. 6, just as the Rev. Tim Warner was about to stand up and preach at St. Marks UMC in Boyds, the quiet aura of the moment was shattered by Perry Duffin, assistant lay leader of the church, bursting into the sanctuary.'There?s a car on fire and they...

Adventure: Developing Spiritual Leaders
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A Path for Lenten ReflectionSpiritual leaders possess more than skills. They are people others turn to discover what it means to be a disciple. Their faith, intentions and vision runs deep. They revel in reflection and growth. This Lent, we offer this sacred path for you to trace, travel and...