Faith leaders join call to end gun violence On the weekend of Jan. 5-6, the National Council of Churches is asking congregations around the country to hold a Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath. By Linda Bloom and Cathy Gilbert United Methodist News Service As church bells across the country...
Grace Sellers Jones, 101, the widow of the late Rev. John Bayley Jones IV, died Nov. 25, 2012, at the Maryland Masonic Home in Hunt Valley. The family celebrated her life in a private service. Grace Sellers was born and raised in Philadelphia, where she was a high school basketball all star...
Christmas is a moment of the 'great jump' By Bryant Oskvig This is the moment of the great jump; this is that moment of suspense where we watch wondering what will happen next, and all of creation seems to hold its breath. The stage has been set and all the actors are in position...
A Christmas Message from Bishop & Mrs. Matthews Feature Word:NOELFeature Caption:A Christmas Message from Bishop & Mrs. Matthews.
By Dred Scott Slaughter of the innocents...Slaughter of innocence The violence that permeates our culture has once again reared its ugly head ... this time in the decimation of the innocents and at the slowly deepening death of innocence. No longer will the community of Newtown be afforded...
By Fred Crider Dear Friends and Family: Diane and I are simply outraged at the murder of 20 little children, their teachers and staff in Newtown CT, last Friday morning. I think our Lord who was indignant over merely keeping children away from him, (Mark 10: 14) must now grieve and be...
2012 Strawbridge Shrine Advent Service Strawbridge Shrine Advent Service held at the Log Meeting House New Windsor, Maryland December 9, 2012
Are church contributions about to fall off the Fiscal Cliff? Jack Brooks Executive Director Mid-Atlantic United Methodist Foundation, Inc. Much has been written of late about the pending “Fiscal Cliff,” popular shorthand used to describe the challenge our government is facing at...
United Methodists to receive discount at Staples The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) has entered into an agreement with Staples, one of the world’s largest office products companies to provide preferred pricing and discounts on purchases. Staples® Advantage is...
Pastors examine the spirituality of community By Melissa Lauber UMConnection Staff God calls us to live in community – supportive, empowering and accountable. But too often, pastors settle for something that falls short of community and their souls and the church can suffer in...
