Jul 13, 2018 | Alexandria DS Notes, Books
July Book Review Bill Easum and Bill Tenny-Brittian have teamed up to offer a new book that could ignite a new missional energy in our existing United Methodist churches. They both have a deep love for the “mainline” Protestant church, of which the UMC is one. Out of...
Jul 13, 2018 | News & Info, Alexandria District Lay Leader
Just Jesus The world tempts us to add something to Jesus when we envision [church] leadership. Unruly hearts clamor for acknowledgement while our worldview can become caught up in the latest leadership trends. Silently, and often without our awareness, the...
Jul 13, 2018 | News & Info, Arlington DS Notes
A Reflection on Spiritual Direction Arlington District Superintendent, Rev. Cathy Abbott is currently on renewal leave. She has asked clergy from her district to write guest columns for the monthly Arlington District Newsletter while she is away. Rev. Sarah...
Jul 8, 2018 | News & Info, Alexandria DS Notes
Seeing Missional Green “They are like trees, planted by streams of water; in all they do they prosper.” (Psalm 1) I don’t know why I have never seen this before, but this summer I am noticing how ubiquitous the color green is! Except for the most urban of...
Jul 1, 2018 | News & Info
2017/2018 in Review We work hard at the Bi-District to partner with our churches and come alongside their ministry. In 2017/2018 we did this in a number of ways. Curious about what we are up to? Check out our “Your District + Your Church: Working Together to Make...
