Having trouble viewing this email? Click here

We celebrate the ministry of Paul Eichelberger, the conference CFO, who has also been named to lead the stewardship ministries of the Peninsula-Delaware Conference. See the story.

Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar recently delivered a meaningful Bible study on Living the Lord's Prayer at the Annual Conference session of our partners in the Peninsula-Delaware Conference. See the story.

A Celebration of Life Service for the Rev. Mary Jane Coleman will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, at Wesley Freedom UMC, 961 Johnsville Road in Sykesville. All are welcome. Rather than robing, clergy are invited to wear their stoles to celebrate Rev. Coleman’s ministry. See her obituary.

The Laurel Historical Society and The Anacostia Trails Heritage Area designated St. Mark’s UMC in Laurel as part of the Civil Rights Trail. A marker celebrating this designation was placed on the corner of Eighth and West Streets in a ceremony on June 11.

United Methodists celebrated Colonial Day at Strawbridge Shrine in New Windsor on June 17 and lifted up the legacy of Robert and Elizabeth Strawbridge, among Methodism's first and most illustrious lay people. See some photos.

Five young adults began summer internships with the BWC, focusing on inclusion, diversity, equity and anti-racism. They include:

Meet the IDEA interns and read their journal entries from their ministries.

Lifelong Methodist Ida Pearl Green, the mother of the Greater Washington District Superintendent, the Rev. Gerry Green, turned 105 on June 17.

The Bulletin is a monthly ready-to-print insert for your church bulletin, newsletter or website. Learn more and download your copy at www.pdcbwc.org/the-bulletin.html

A new Certificate in Congregational Leadership (CCL) program uses online learning to provide a comprehensive approach to developing leadership excellence in the local church. It is designed to accommodate the busy schedules of bi-vocational pastors, Certified Lay Ministers, and others interested in growing in their knowledge and faith.

The courses can be taken either individually for either personal enrichment or certification. Participants seeking certification must take the four required courses and at least one elective. Courses, each requiring approximately 10 hours of work, are structured so that all the work can be done independently.

The courses focus on church administration, sacraments, pastoral care, Wesleyan theology, time management, and United Methodist history and doctrine.

To access the core courses, you will need an Assembly account. If you do not have one, you can register directly on the site.

Step Out: Discerning A Call to Ministry: Are you wondering if God has huge plans for your life? Join 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.

Mission u, sponsored by United Women in Faith and the BWC's Wellness and Missions team, is a retreat designed to explore current issues that impact our culture. This year’s Mission u for the Baltimore-Washington and Peninsula-Delaware Conference is July 22 at Community UMC in Crofton. Learn more and register. Registration closes July 9.

Celebrating summer praise: Emory Grove, located in Glyndon, has been a center for summer worship for 156 years. In 1973, a cottage owner at Emory Grove, Rev. George Lovell, realized that there was no worship mid-week and created a Wednesday hymn sing. On July 5 at 7 pm, Emory Grove will open its 50^th year of hymn sings during July and August. Bill DeHaven, the host of the hymn sings for more than 35 years, will be there to open with a prayer and host the song selection for the evening. This summer, Rev. Malcolm Stranathan, the pastor of Westminster UMC, will alternate weeks with Bill as host. The Cow Truck of Reisterstown will supply Italian ice and frozen custard.

The Deaf & Hard of Hearing Ministries Committee, a partner of Global Ministries, is offering $500 micro-grants for United Methodist churches and ministries to encourage them to celebrate Deaf Awareness. See the application and ideas about how to celebrate. June 30 is the deadline to apply. September is Deaf Awareness Month.

Campus Ministry interns sought: The University of College Park Terp HUB (Here You Belong) campus ministry is hiring interns. HUB interns work six to eight weeks to lead discussions, coordinate social media, invite others to participate in The Terp HUB, meet with students, plan gatherings, and coordinate ministry logistics. They are paid $16 an hour. Send your resume and a cover letter to Francess Spaine by July 31.

Update your Find-a-Church profile: Find-A-Church, created by UMCOM, is the official online directory of United Methodist churches in the United States. It is one of the most visited sections of UMC.org, averaging more than 1,000 page views a day, and helps you connect with busy people in your community on their terms, on their time, and in their comfort zone. Update your church’s profile.

Level Up is a video series that provides lessons in church leadership using best-selling secular writings by the Rev. Jack Shitama of the Center of Vital Leadership. This week, Shitama explores "Five Ways Church Leaders Can Develop Grit."

EarthKeeper Training: The BWC has 20 commissioned EarthKeepers and is seeking more United Methodists to lead grassroots environmental projects that are action-oriented, antiracist, bold and entrepreneurial. EarthKeepers is a program that equips the laity and clergy to launch and grow environmental projects in their communities. The next in-person Global Ministries EarthKeepers course is Oct. 5 - 8 in Birmingham, Alabama; Denver, Colorado; and Hartford, Connecticut. The cost of the program is underwritten by the Board of Global Ministries (except your transportation the location). Learn more.

Music Festival: Journey UMC in Temple Hills will host its annual summer music festival, Music on the Hill, with vendors and food on Friday, June 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact the church office at 301-894-8622.

Baltimore County's 40th Christian work camp is less than a month away. Register by July 1 if you plan to attend the July 16 kick-off dinner and/or the July 22 wrap-up lunch. Register by July 14 if you plan to attend any of the daily breakfasts or Tuesday/Thursday dinners.

Stone Chapel UMC will host a spaghetti dinner on July 22. Pre-orders open July 15. Call 410-635-2102 and leave your order in the message. Dinner includes spaghetti with marinara or meat sauce, a salad, and bread. The cost is $10.00.

Learn more about 100% of churches at 100% vitality.

See the church classified ads, now online.