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 […]
How You Can Help Afghan Refugees
Maryland Based Organizations International Rescue Committee – Baltimore Office – They expect to resettle about 200 Afghans in the Baltimore area. The most up-to-date information for donors & volunteers can be found here: ERICA – Episcopal Refugee & Immigrant Center Alliance is partnering with Asylee Women Enterprise to help find housing and additional resources in […]
Guidance for Worshipping Communities in the Presbytery
From the Steering Cabinet As the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread, there is increasing concern about the safety of our pastors, congregants, and Presbytery staff. Cases have increased in Maryland and there have been a few breakthrough COVID infections known to several in our families and faith community. Across the country, more young […]
Color-coded Comfort Levels
Despite the rise in COVID-19 cases almost everywhere, our churches continue to weather the waves and surges with resilience and compassion. We are continually impressed by their emphasis on safety, and we applaud all the congregations that remain vigilant in protecting our most vulnerable, especially the children among us. Roland Park Presbyterian Church has implemented […]
A Statement on Cuba
Beloved siblings in Christ in Baltimore Presbytery, By now you have probably heard about the recent political unrest and protests in Cuba. These protests and demonstrations stem from the desperation and exasperation of the Cuban people who have suffered greatly during this pandemic, and due to the lack of basic necessities such as food and […]
Reopening Responsibly
As Maryland has already lifted most restrictions for public gatherings, people are once again meeting in person with more regularity. It is, however, vital to note that children, the immunocompromised, and near 30% of as-yet unvaccinated adults are still at risk. For the sake of the most vulnerable, and with the rise of more aggressive […]