The Baltimore-Washington Conference of The United Methodist Church connects 603 churches from Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, through the national halls of power in Washington, D.C., amid Baltimore’s vibrant streets and up among the Allegheny Mountains in Western Maryland and the panhandle of West Virginia. The Conference’s 1,025 clergy and 134,573 lay members, led by Bishop LaTrelle Easterling, live o
ut their faith, certain of the vision that “transformed lives transform lives.”
Each Sunday, more than 39,694 United Methodists gather in this region for worship. Throughout the week, these people participate in ministries that focus on young people, advocacy and action, wellness and missions, leadership, and new expressions of faith. As a connectional church, the Baltimore-Washington Conference joins in ministry with 12 million United Methodists in churches around the world. Our vision is to inspire and equip local faith communities to develop disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
