BY MELISSA LAUBER UMCONNECTION STAFF In a ceremony spanning 1,862 miles and two time zones, on May 15, Rebecca Skalla was baptized in Highlands Ranch, Colo., and confirmed at Mt. Zion UMC in Highland, Md. Congregations at both locations watched via Skype. It was the United Methodist...
Teaser:United Methodists are asked to bring financial gifts for two special offerings at annual conference. BY CARRIE MADREN United Methodists are being asked to contribute to two special offerings at the upcoming session of annual conference May 26-28 in Baltimore. The money collected will go...
Teaser:Church leaders are moving ahead with caution on changes to the denomination. By Rich Peck* 7:00 A.M. EST May 16, 2011 | NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) The Rev. Forbes Matonga addresses the United Methodist Church's Connectional Table, meeting in Nashville, Tenn. At rear is Bishop John...
Irma June Scamehorn, 78, the wife of the late Rev. John Scamehorn Jr., died April 4, 2011, at Hampshire Memorial Hospital in Romney, W. Va. The Rev. Bernadette Ross officiated at her funeral April 8 at the LaVale UMC where they had lived since 2004. Ross also conducted John...
The Rev. Eric Peacher, 85, a retired Elder, died April 23 of Alzheimer’s disease at an assisted living facility in Timonium. The Rev. David S. Cooney officiated at his funeral April 29 at Towson UMC. Eric Peacher was one of 11 children born to a German immigrant mother and an American...
Teaser:Streets of Hope recognized for laity’s extraordinary efforts to serve the children of God. BY LORY CANTIN On Saturday evening, Henry J., a 22-year-old homeless man, told one of our volunteers at Back River UMC, "You know, this shelter has been a real blessing. Before I came...
BY LINDA WORTHINGTON UMCONNECTION STAFF Together, the 2011 clergy people retiring from the Baltimore-Washington Conference have officially served 689 years in ministry, which works out to an average of 24.5 years per pastor. Four of this year’s 28 retirees began their service in the...
Teaser:Older adults explored new visions at retreat. BY LINDA WORTHINGTON UMCONNECTION STAFF Moses was at least 60 years old when God called him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, the Rev. Ianther Mills, Annapolis District superintendent, told about 75 women and men over the age of 55 who...
Teaser:Area UMs rebuild a church and lives in Haiti after last year's earthquake. BY LINDA WORTHINGTON UMCONNECTION STAFF At the opening worship service at annual conference, May 26, a collection will be taken from churches all across the Baltimore-Washington Conference to assist in the...
Teaser:Cumberland clergy carry the cross through the city; Russian partners visit Maryland, a UM choir makes history, Western Region youth retreat, Bonnie Scott receives a preachers award and Gertrude Daily becomes a deaconess. Bringing the cross to the city CUMBERLAND – Carrying a large...
