May 20, 2024 | "Transformed Lives Transform Lives" | |
The Rev. Sherri Wood-Powe, lower left, celebrates the installation of a new food cupboard at Oak Chapel UMC in Silver Spring on May 18. Over the past five years, the 30-member congregation has grown to be one of the leading groups in Montgomery County addressing food insecurity. | |
Bel Air UMC played a pivotal role in the dedication of a new medical clinic in Munyarari, Zimbabwe. Twenty years ago, the church started the Chabaza-Healing Hands Across Zimbabwe Mission outreach to raise money to build a medical clinic. On Feb. 24, 2024, Bishop Eben Nhiwatiwa dedicated the clinic. Three people from the church attended the ceremony: the Rev. Byron E. Brought, Jim Piccione, and Dave Talbot, the Munyarai Team Leader. See the story from UMNS.
Annual Conference is May 29-31. We invite you to begin praying for the upcoming Session as we focus together on Romans 12:1, 9-12.
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Evangelism is not always an easy undertaking. But the B.L.E.S.S. model offers an easy way of inviting people into a life of faith. Read more.
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Are you wondering if God has huge plans in store for your life? Are you sensing that God might have a career for you in ministry? Are you ready to Step Out and see where God is calling you? Then join us for our Step Out event on June 22 at Wesley Freedom UMC in Sykesville. You will hear from leaders in our church and have the opportunity to ask questions about all the ways you could serve God! Learn more and register.
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Join United Methodists at Camden Yards on May 29: As part of the fellowship activities, 1,000 United Methodists will gather at Camden Yards at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, to watch the Baltimore Orioles play the Boston Red Sox. Bishop LaTrelle Easterling will throw out the first pitch. There are approximately 350 additional tickets in our block for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase your tickets. The tickets will be sent to you via email.
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See a new feature story on the Rev. Dr. Irancé Reddix-McCray, creator of Adullum Community Healthcare Center.
As part of this year's mission project, the BWC is collecting items and funds for Adullum Community Healthcare Center at New Waverly UMC in Baltimore. Using an Amazon wish list, individuals and congregations are asked to purchase much-needed supplies that will be used by Adullum’s medical staff to provide care to their patients. You are also invited to contribute funds, which will go to salaries and other needs.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The items should now be sent to Dr. Irancé Reddix-McCray at 3317 Kenjac Rd, Windsor Mill, MD 21244.
| Peace with Justice Sunday is May 26. Learn more. | |
The BWC will host a pilgrimage exploring the life of Robert Strawbridge and the power of the laity on Saturday, June 8. Visit five historic sites across Maryland, including Lovely Lane UMC, Lovely Lane Museum & Archives, The Strawbridge Shrine, Stone Chapel UMC, and Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Baltimore. The tour costs $50 and includes lessons on pilgrimage, informative tours of each site, opportunities for spiritual reflection and lunch. For more information, contact bmccubbin@bwcumc.org or archives-history@bwcumc.org. Scholarships are available. Register.
Colonial Day at Strawbridge Shrine: Colonial Day will be held on June 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Strawbridge Shrine, 2650 Strawbridge Lane in New Windsor. Tour the historic 1760 home of Circuit Rider Robert Strawbridge, the first person to bring the Wesleyan Methodist movement to America. The day will also feature tours of two additional log buildings, exhibits/demonstrations of colonial skills, games for children, and period music. Tour guides are needed for the event. Training, a brief script and costume will be provided. Call the curator at 443-289-0191 to sign up.
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A.I.M. (Administrators in Ministry) is excited to announce, Walking by Faith, an in-person meeting on Thursday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All administrators in the UMC connectional structure are invited to participate. The event, which will take place at the Conference Mission Center in Fulton, will include sessions on various topics in support of administrators taking their administry to the next level. The plenary speaker is Rev. Denise Norfleet-Walker, pastor of St. Paul Praise and Worship Center and Elderslie-St. Andrews UMCs in Baltimore. The cost is $35 for A.I.M. members and $60 for non-A.I.M. members. Learn more and register.
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Ignite Your Leadership Journey with SCD 2024: The School of Congregational Development is returning to Chicago this summer as SEE//CREATE//DISCIPLE (SCD), which will be held Aug. 4 - 7 at the Hyatt Regency in Schaumburg, Ill. Learn more and register. Contact Rev. Bill Brown, Director of Innovative Evangelism, if you have questions. Scholarships are available.
See a listing of some Local Church Events.
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Before you Go:
Check out the Annual Conference Booklet: See a pdf or the Fliipbook.
Conference packets were mailed on May 15 to all registered attendees. Please remember to bring them with you to Annual Conference.
Voting codes will be emailed to all members on Thursday, May 23. Please watch for your voting code and instructions and let us know as soon as possible if you do not receive the email or have any questions by contacting AC2024@bwcumc.org.
All Hilton guests are encouraged to download the Hilton app so that they can check in on the app and avoid the front desk check-in lines. Learn how.
Voting members to Annual Conference will want to familiarize themselves with the information being presented, including:
Churches planning to bring a bus to ordination on May 31, should notify Debbie Albrecht at dalbrecht@bwcumc.org. Parking has been arranged on Eutaw Street. You would come around Pratt Street past the front of the hotel and turn onto Eutaw Street, which may be blocked with cones.
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Melissa Lauber, Director of Communications
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