June 5, 2023 | "Transformed Lives Transform Lives" |
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We pray for the Rev. Rodney Hudson, Ames Memorial UMC, Ames Shalom Community, Inc., and the Resurrection Sandtown project as they prepare to publicly announce an extraordinary new ministry on June 8 at 2:30 p.m. on the corner of N. Carey and Baker Streets in Baltimore.
Members of Silver Spring UMC recently voted to begin the process of developing affordable housing on its campus at 8900 Georgia Ave. The congregation also approved the formation of a “Building Beloved Community Committee. “Our congregation has historically benefitted from the centralization of white economic wealth and power because of unjust and racist housing policies, and today’s decision moves us from repentance to reparation. Not only is it our response to the deep need for affordable family and workforce housing in Montgomery County, it allows us to continue confronting – and dismantling – the historic, systemic racism driving the housing crisis in Montgomery County and our nation.” said the Rev. Will Ed Green.
We pray for our affiliation partners in the Peninsula-Delaware Conference, who will hold their annual conference June 8-10. Learn more. |
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For the BWC, it's 'All About Love' |
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Members of the 239th Session of the Baltimore-Washington Conference met last week in a vital, memorable, faith-stirring gathering. Read the overview story.
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See images that capture the spirit of the Conference
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See videos from the event and hear some of the voices of the BWC
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Step Out: Discerning A Call to Ministry: Are you wondering if God has huge plans for your life? Join us for the Step Out: Discerning A Call to Ministry event on June 24 at Wesley Freedom UMC in Sykesville from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Step Out is a day of worship, breakout sessions, and personal reflection. Pastors and youth leaders are encouraged to accompany participants as their support team. Learn more and register.
Juneteenth Observance: Juneteenth (June 19) commemorates the eradication of slavery in the United States. On Juneteenth, United Methodists also recommit ourselves as Christians to fighting oppression and injustice wherever we find it. The Commission on Religion and Race offers this resource.
History Grant: The African-American Methodist Heritage Center announces that the deadline to submit proposals for a $5,000 grant to preserve the history of African American United Methodist congregations has been extended to June 30. The grant, issued every other year, is named for retired Bishop Forrest C. Stith. Learn more.
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The postponed 2020 General Conference will be held April 23 - May 3, 2024, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was recently announced that there will also be a new window for submission of petitions to General Conference. Petitions must be received by mail, email, or via the official online General Conference 2024 Petition Submission Form by the Petitions Secretary no later than 11:59 p.m./23:59 CDT, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. Instructions for preparing petitions can be found at: bit.ly/GC2024petitionform.
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Discipleship Calendar -- At a Glance
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June 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., New Windsor
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June 24, 11 a.m.
Wesley Freedom UMC, Sykesville
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July 9 - 15 and July 16 - 22
A mission camp for youth
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July 22
Community UMC, Crofton
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Discipleship Opportunities |
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Pride Concert: Good Shepherd UMC will celebrate Pride Month with Kimayo’s “My Queer Faith” tour on June 7 at 7 p.m. This is a one-hour, donation-based concert open to adults and mature teens with parental discretion, as this event contains sensitive physical and mental health topics.
Resource Fair: Adullum Community Health Care Center at 644 E. 33rd St. in Baltimore will hold a resource fair for caregivers on June 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature information for caregivers of older adults, food, giveaways and resources, and opioid and naloxone training.
Celebrating History: Strawbridge Shrine, near New Windsor, celebrates its annual Colonial Days on June 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free, family-friendly event features skill demonstrations, music and tours of the shrine where Methodism began in America in 1760. The Shrine needs temporary tour guides to help during Colonial Days. They will provide a script that you can read to the visitors. Contact Helen at ledug2001@yahoo.com.
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