On Saturday, April 13th a cooperative group from two Baltimore-Washington Conference churches (Rev. Lisa Holder, Christ Church and Rev. Leo Yates Jr, Magothy UMC of the Deaf), and the United Methodist Congress of the Deaf (Mary Ann Deters, president) conducted a prayer vigil for the General Conference, April 23 - May 3. We offer the program for the event as a reminder and guide for your prayers during the conference.   Opening Prayer: Bishop Peggy    Overview of GC: Bishop Peggy    Many Gifts, One Spirit    Explanation of Prayer Vigil (Leo) &n ..read more

Here are the highlights of postings this week from the Association of Ministers with Disabilities, Disability Ministries Committee, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Ministries Committee, and UM Congress of the Deaf. Please note that many posts have additional comments and discussion which will not be reflected in these links. - AMD Faith & Leadership: Understanding wellness and mental health among pastors - DHM/UMCD First Deaf UMC, Dar es salaam: worship Tanzania Conference: Land survey for Deaf church DHM: Deaf Awareness Sunday guide updated NBC: sign the show In memoriam: David Alva Carpenter ..read more

Here are the highlights of postings this week from the Association of Ministers with Disabilities, Disability Ministries Committee, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Ministries Committee, and UM Congress of the Deaf. Please note that many posts have additional comments and discussion which will not be reflected in these links. - MFSA Plumbline: Accessibility and Inclusion of People with Disabilities - AMD D. Finnegan-Hosey: Preaching and Mental Health - DHM/UMCD Deaf Link: Sri Lankan Sign Language passion story Meryl.net: complete guide to captioned videos Kabwe UMC Deaf Ministry NPR: Making ASL mo ..read more

Here are the highlights of postings this week from the Association of Ministers with Disabilities, Disability Ministries Committee, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Ministries Committee, and UM Congress of the Deaf. Please note that many posts have additional comments and discussion which will not be reflected in these links. - DHM/UMCD Magothy UMC, Lent day 38 FCC proposal on ASL emergency alerts Magothy UMC, Lent day 39 Kabwe UMC Deaf worship Magothy UMC, Holy Week: Monday Magothy UMC, Holy Week: Tuesday Tom Hudspeth: Palm Sunday sermon Magothy UMC, Holy Week: Wednesday Magothy UMC, Maundy Thursday ..read more

Here are the highlights of postings this week from the Association of Ministers with Disabilities, Disability Ministries Committee, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Ministries Committee, and UM Congress of the Deaf. Please note that many posts have additional comments and discussion which will not be reflected in these links. - AMD H-Dis: Call for papers, Neurodiverse narratives in the 21st century - DHM/UMCD Magothy UMC: Lent day 34 video First Deaf UMC, Viwege: Sunday worship Magothy UMC: Lent day 35 video Kabwe UMC Deaf Ministry: "Have a blessed Sunday" Magothy UMC: Lent day 36 video Magothy UMC ..read more

Here are the highlights of postings this week from the Association of Ministers with Disabilities, Disability Ministries Committee, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Ministries Committee, and UM Congress of the Deaf. Please note that many posts have additional comments and discussion which will not be reflected in these links. - DHM/UMCD Magothy UMC: Lent day 25 Magothy UMC: Lent day 26 Magothy UMC: Lent day 27 ReBecca Bennett: Deaf Culture Digital Library Magothy UMC: Lent day 28 UGA Today: More than communication Magothy UMC: Lent day 29 Berhoud UMC: Deaf Ministry article Magothy UMC: Lent day 30 Ka ..read more

Here are the highlights of postings this week from the Association of Ministers with Disabilities, Disability Ministries Committee, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Ministries Committee, and UM Congress of the Deaf. Please note that many posts have additional comments and discussion which will not be reflected in these links. - DHM/UMCD Magothy UMC: Lent day 17 World Hearing Day Magothy UMC: Lent day 18 Magothy UMC: Lent day 20 Kabwe UMC Deaf Ministry: grace Magothy UMC: Lent day 21 Truthout: What can Deaf philosophy teach the world? Magothy UMC: Lent day 22 Magothy UMC: Lent day 23(22) It's ok to be ..read more

Here are the highlights of postings this week from the Association of Ministers with Disabilities, Disability Ministries Committee, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Ministries Committee, and UM Congress of the Deaf. Please note that many posts have additional comments and discussion which will not be reflected in these links. - AMD UM Insight: Pastor as introvert: claim your gifts - DHM/UMCD Magothy UMC, Lent day 10 Magothy UMC, Lent day 11 Magothy UMC, Lent day 12 Magothy UMC, Lent day 13 Kabwe UMC Deaf Ministry, Let us go into the house of the Lord Magothy UMC, Lent day 14 Kabwe UMC Deaf Ministr ..read more

Here are the highlights of postings this week from the Association of Ministers with Disabilities, Disability Ministries Committee, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Ministries Committee, and UM Congress of the Deaf. Please note that many posts have additional comments and discussion which will not be reflected in these links. - AMD Sara Martin: Preaching healing narratives Sara Martin: What I wish the church knew about disability - DHM/UMCD Magothy/MFSA, 40 Ideas for observing Lent Magothy UMC, 3rd day of Lent Magothy UMC, 4th day of Lent Kabwe UMC Deaf Ministry, welding team's Bible stand Magothy ..read more

Here are the highlights of postings this week from the Association of Ministers with Disabilities, Disability Ministries Committee, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Ministries Committee, and UM Congress of the Deaf. Please note that many posts have additional comments and discussion which will not be reflected in these links. - AMD Sara Martin: Ableism in theology - DHM/UMCD Viwege First Deaf UMC: increasing numbers Kabwe UMC Deaf Ministry: something wonderful happens NBDA: Angela McCaskill Kabwe UMC Deaf Ministry: never forget UMC ASL glossary: Ash Wednesday Magothy/MFSA prayer Ash Wednesday Magot ..read more