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July 7, 2025 | "Transformed Lives Transform Lives"

Prayers of the People

We pray for the people in Central Texas, as catastrophic flash flooding has impacted the area. At least 80 people have died, and many others are still missing.

Ministry Highlight: Center for Vital Leadership

Project Transformation DC

What if there were a resource that could transform your ministry leadership? The Center for Vital Leadership has already transformed hundreds of leaders through our proven programs—from The Non-Anxious Leader course to Positive Intelligence training—and we're ready to do the same for you. Take the first step toward multiplying your leadership impact today.

Introducing Our New Staff

The Baltimore-Washington Conference is growing. We’re delighted to introduce the newest members of our staff below. Read more about the unique experiences, passions, and gifts they are bringing to their roles.

Ellie Forder Condon

Central Administrator -

Ministerial Services

Jasmine Jowers Prout

Central Administrator


Levonne Wiseman

Central Administrator

Sophia Colon

Central Administrator ‑ 

Discipleship Ministries

Abby Butler-Cefalo

Congregational Vitality Coordinator

Rev. Bessie Hamilton

Vitality Specialist


Pastor TJ Mount

Vitality Specialist


Rev. Ianther Mills

Tidal Basin District

Superintendent

Rev. Joseph Archie

Vitality Specialist

Pastor Natiya Bennett

Area Young People's

Ministry Coordinator

Mark your Calendars

Accessibility Audit Training - A virtual Accessibility Audit training via Zoom is scheduled for July 14 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. This training supports churches with completing the mandatory Annual Accessibility Audit form for church conferences. Contact the Rev. Leo Yates with any questions. Please submit any accommodation requests by July 1. Church consults are also available by contacting Rev. Yates.


Accessibility Coordinator Training - A virtual training via Zoom is scheduled for July 21 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. This training is to support churches in implementing an Accessibility Coordinator position. Contact Rev. Leo Yates with any questions. Please submit any accommodation requests by July 7th.


United Methodist Men invite you to the 2025 National Men's & Scouting Ministry Gathering from July 31 to Aug. 3 in St. Simons Island, GA, for a dynamic and empowering experience focused on men's ministry, spiritual growth, and Scouting activities. This event is designed for men and Scouts who are looking to deepen their faith and become true disciples in their communities. Download and share the flyerRegister.


The BWC United Women in Faith has a new scholarship application process for 2025.  

They support youth and young adults, who are members of United Methodist churches within the BWC, as they enter higher education to help them grow and succeed in their fields of choice by providing financial assistance for undergraduate students. Applications are due by Friday, Aug. 1.  


Save the Date for Mission u: The United Women of Faith of the Baltimore-Washington and Peninsula-Delaware Area will host Mission u 2025 on Aug. 1 and 2 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Annapolis. The theme will be “Practicing Hope Together.” Learn more and register.

Early Educators Conference: The BWC's Directors Roundtable will host an Early Childhood Educator Conference on Aug. 7 at St. Andrews UMC, at 48 Wallace Manor Road in Edgewater. The cost is $75. The theme is "Choose Joy." Learn more and Register.


The United Methodist Congress of the Deaf, a Deaf caucus, will hold its conference in Elkridge on September 12-13. Learn more, including information about scholarships, and register.


The Board of Ordained Ministry is hosting a BWC Candidacy Process webinar for those interested in becoming a mentor on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Anyone who feels called to ordained ministry -- candidates, certified candidates, provisional members, any full-member interested in becoming a mentor, current mentors, past mentors, pastors, SPRC members, DCOM members, and BOOM members are encouraged to register and participate in the training.

Project Transformation DC is inviting you to participate in a spelling bee for a cause. Join the fun on Thursday, July 17, at 7 p.m. at the St. Luke’s Mission Center (3655 Calvert Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007).


You can compete as an individual or a team of up to three people. All proceeds from this event directly benefit Project Transformation DC.


Register: https://evite.me/X4vr6EZWAZ

Contact: Brad Kenn at bkenn@projecttransformationdc.org


The Marimba Linda Xelaju will delight audience members and provide folks a strong dose of Guatemalan culture at a free concert on Friday, July 18 at 7:00 p.m. in Glen Mar Church’s Spirit Center. Concertgoers will get yet another bonus - seeing family members enjoy performing together (a family literally in concert). 

Glen Mar is located at 4701 New Cut Road in Ellicott City. For more information, visit https://glenmarumc.org/summerconcerts



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Alison Burdett, Interim Director of Communications

11711 East Market Place, Fulton, MD 20759

 410.309.3428  |  aburdett@bwcumc.org

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