October 27, 2025 | "Transformed Lives Transform Lives" | | We give thanks for the mission and ministry of North County Cooperative Parish, home to Linthicum Heights, Ferndale, Solley and Messiah, who packed 1,000 hygiene kits for UMCOR on October 17. Learn how to make hygiene kits: PDF | Video | | We pray for the Powe Family as Dr. F. Douglas Powe, Jr. leads Phillips Theological Seminary (Tulsa, OK) as the Fifth President and first African-American to serve in that role. Pictured above: Rich Powe, Dr. F. Douglas Powe, Jr, and Rev. Sherri Wood-Powe. | | |
In a pastoral letter, the Council of Bishops laments how the ongoing U.S. government shutdown is causing harm to countless families, workers and communities. The letter calls on members of the U.S. Congress and elected leaders to set aside partisanship and work for the common good. Read letter.
During a recent family getaway to Manidokan Camp and Retreat Center, Vitality Specialist Lauren Jones found sacred stillness, joyful family moments, and a renewed connection with God. In this reflection, she shares how time in nature became a spiritual reset away from the busyness of daily life. Read more.
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From worship to open conversation, Bishop Easterling and conference leaders challenged congregations to rediscover their Wesleyan roots, strengthen vitality, and meet community needs with joy and faith. Read the story.
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The BWC United Women in Faith Social Action Coordinators and the Charter for Racial Justice Committee are partnering with the BWC Advocacy and Action Board to host a one-day Social Principles & Advocacy 101 Seminar on Friday, November 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Calvary UMC in Annapolis. Download the flyer.
| | Deacon Exploration Session: This event is for ordained candidates and others exploring Deacon's Orders. This virtual event is scheduled for November 15 at 10 a.m. Register on Zoom. Contact Rev. Leo Yates with any accommodation requests. | | In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) | | |
Our 28 Days of Prayer began on October 1. Tomorrow is the last day.
How to Join:
- Get your copy of Dynamite Prayer (if ordering 10 or more books, use code INNOVATE50 for 50% off your order).
- Commit to pray daily from October 1–28.
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RSVP and let us know you’re ready to pray boldly, listen deeply, and move forward together in love.
- Optional: Join others in live prayer from 7 to 7:30 a.m. via Zoom.
- If joining the 7 a.m. Zoom, download the calendar reminder to add the daily prayer time directly to your schedule.
| | Training Tuesdays continues on October 28 with Church Council Leadership. Training Tuesdays offers accessible and practical training to clergy, laity, and ministry teams. These sessions are designed to foster church vitality, deepen spiritual leadership, and inspire innovative responses to the evolving needs of our communities. Learn more and register. Download flyer. | | Wesley Theological Seminary invites you to the Yu-Lee Lecture on Tuesday, October 28, at 11 a.m. in Oxnam Chapel. This lecture celebrates the contributions of the Asian American community. This year’s speaker, Bishop Hee-Soo Jung, Bishop of the Ohio Episcopal Area, will deliver a lecture titled “Messianic Hope and Liberating Missions Among the Korean Diasporas.” Download the flyer. | | |
In his book "John Wesley and the Origins of Methodist Missions," Dr. Wingeier-Rayo lifts up the unheralded lay people who pioneered Methodist missions in places like Gibraltar, Antigua, Nova Scotia, Sierra Leone, and Maryland. You are invited to the book launch on Sunday, November 2, at 2:30 p.m. at Old Otterbein UMC, where he will share what inspired his writing, along with stories that connect directly to Baltimore’s Methodist history. Download flyer. Register.
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Registration is LIVE for the IGNITE Conference in Ocean City
Too many of our young people feel disconnected, unseen, and uncertain of their worth in a divided world. IGNITE 2026 responds with "belong" - a theme that grounds youth in their identity as God’s beloved, equips them to embrace their own sacred worth, and calls them into a just and loving community with others.
"You belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God.”
– 1 Corinthians 3:23
Early bird pricing ends November 17. Learn more and register.
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You’re invited to join Intergenerational Worship Listening Sessions, November 8–11, where clergy, children’s ministry leaders, and caregivers will share hopes, challenges, and best practices for nurturing children’s spiritual growth through worship and prayer. These 60-minute gatherings will help shape resources and practices that welcome children as full and vital participants in the life of the church. Learn more. Sign up.
| | Six young adult women ages 18-35 (one per district) will receive full sponsorship to attend the 2026 United Women in Faith Assembly, including travel and registration. Don’t miss this chance to connect, worship, and grow in leadership. Learn more. Email Kim Walker by December 31 to request to be nominated as one of the six women sponsored. | | Join us for our Annual Confirmation Pilgrimages on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and Saturday, April 18, 2026. You will see four historic sites and learn about your Methodist Roots. New this year: Junior Circuit Rider Program and interactive touch boxes. Please RSVP to Rev. Bonnie McCubbin. Groups are limited to 40 people from multiple churches. | | Featured Resource: Social Principles | | |
The 2025-2028 Social Principles address global social concerns, reflecting the diverse contexts of the worldwide church. Thousands of United Methodists with different backgrounds from around the world, offered input to recognize their context as well as the contexts of other communities across the connection, fostering a common language and understanding that strengthens relationships and social witness. Learn more and download.
Available in four languages, this edition contains:
- Preface & Preamble
- Community of All Creation
- The Economic Community
- The Social Community
- The Political Community
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The California-Pacific Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church is in search of an Administrative Assistant to support the Chief Financial and Benefits Officer and the Conference office. This role includes managing schedules, processing financial transactions, coordinating office operations, supporting committees, and maintaining records and supplies. Learn more and apply.
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Submissions?
Alison Burdett, Interim Director of Communications
11711 East Market Place, Fulton, MD 20759
410.309.3428 | aburdett@bwcumc.org
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