Monday, May 23, 6:30 pm Zoom Presentation Please join the Presbytery of Baltimore’s In the Loop Ministry Group for the final session of its 2021-2022 B’More Human Series, “The Racial History of Baltimore City: How did we get here?” We all know how things are. We remain uncertain about the political landscape and the social […]
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous & People of Color) Women Pastors Panel
March 21, 6:30-8:00 pm American Indian. Black American. Asian-American. Hispanic. Join the ITL B’More Human Series panel of pastors from different cultural traditions as they share the challenges and joys of being BIPOC women in the ministry. The intersectionalism of gender and race/ethnicity are particularly poignant in the context of religion and religious life. The […]
Retaining and Appreciating Staff During Uncertain Times
By the Presbytery’s Commission on Ministry > Congregational Employment Guidance Resource from Mid Council Relations < The Great Resignation continues! According to NPR, last November a whopping 3% of the American work force resigned from their jobs. 1 Unemployment remains low, the number of open jobs high, and all across the country, businesses are finding […]
Driving While Black
A B’More Human discussion organized by the In The Loop ministry group: February 21, 2022 The ability of Black Americans to travel was severely restricted during slavery, when leaving the plantation required a written pass (that often could not be read by the pass holder because of prohibitions against Blacks being taught to read). Slave codes […]
Good Neighbor Partner (GNP) Program
The Good Neighbor Partner Program is designed for faith communities and civic groups in mind. Learn how you can help welcome refugees into the Baltimore area, and how to match the gifts of a Good Neighbor Team with the aspirations and gifts of newly arrived refugees. Imagine being among their first friends, helping them find […]
Maryland COVID Updates
As of January 31, 2022 Local News Anne Arundel, Baltimore counties drop mask mandates – 1.31.22 WTOP News Guidance & Executive Orders by Jurisdiction Anne Arundel County Anne Arundel County’s Public Safety Order Will Expire on January 31 as Scheduled – 1.31.22 Frederick County Current Status Since December 31, 2021, all persons 5 years and […]
ITL Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Spoken Word Contest
The Third Annual Celebration : January 17 at 1 pm The In the Loop (ITL) Ministry Group continues its B’More Human Series and will present the winning entries for the 3rd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Spoken Word Contest. This year, the contest theme is, “What is Owed – Reparations”. This year, we have […]
COVID Breaks Out in One of Our Churches
A Letter from a Member Congregation Recently a church in the Presbytery with a near 100 percent vaccination rate experienced an outbreak of COVID 19 after a worship service. Seven people, as of Thursday evening, had tested positive, including two children. This was 10 percent of those in attendance. Sunday School families were notified and […]
A Time for Reflection and Action
The second season of the B’More Human Series continues Reparations… What is owed, Part 2 Monday, November 15, 6:30 to 8:30 pm Download Flyer Before the session, view C-SPAN Reparations Testimony by Ta-Nehisi Coates, Senator Corey Booker, Danny Glover and others. Join facilitated small groups to reflect on the testimony and to develop recommendations for […]
Welcoming Afghan Refugees II
October 6, 2021 Update As the situation continues to worsen for the Afghan people caught by the conflict and displaced from their homes, churches and organizations are coming together in the Baltimore area to welcome those who are coming to Maryland. National News Congress has authorized Afghans arriving to the U.S. with humanitarian parole to […]