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Two Wesley Theological Seminary Alumni and Former Chair Elected to United Methodist Church Episcopacy
Washington, D.C., November 08, 2022—The Wesley Theological Seminary community congratulates alumni The Rev. Dr. Robin Dease, The Rev. Dr. Lanette Plambeck, and its former Board of Governors Chair, The Rev. Thomas M. Berlin, on being elected bishops of the United Methodist Church (UMC).
Read MoreMB-Copy of Praying With Wesley Through The Seasons 2022
Praying Through The Seasons With Wesley Journey with Wesley through the seasons of the liturgical and academic year. Connect through prayer with the Wesley Community, on campus and in ministry around the world. Please return here each season to rekindle a rhythm of prayer that unites the Wesley Family, no matter where we are. 2022 […]
Read MoreA tribute to Dr. Rosemary Radford Ruether (1936-2022)
Like many in theological circles around the world, I was saddened this weekend to learn of the passing of feminist theologian, Dr. Rosemary Radford Ruether, after a long illness. Reuther was 85 years old. Dr. Ruether was a pioneer in the field of feminist theology and eco-feminism. I was privileged to have several interactions with […]
Read MoreTheology of the Road
Following Jesus’ death the disciples were scared and disorganized. They had followed Jesus for three years and didn’t believe him when he said that he was going to be betrayed and crucified (Mt 20:17-19). Most of them hid in the Upper Room and locked the door. Peter denied knowing Jesus three times. Cleopas and the […]
Read MoreLenten Devotional 2022 – Day 47 – April 17, 2022
Resurrection SundayApril 17, 2022 Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling CommunityConnections: WTS Board Member; Wesley Council Donor; Bishop, Baltimore Washington UMC What of the Resurrection? Christ is resent! Christ is risen, indeed! We have gathered to end our fasts, resurrect our shouts of “Hallelujah!” and fill our sacred spaces with the festive colors […]
Read MoreLenten Devotional 2022 – Day 46 – April 16, 2022
Holy SaturdayApril 16, 2022 Bishop Peggy A. Johnson, retired CommunityConnections: WTS DMin, 1993; retired Bishop; home conference is the Baltimore Washington Conference Movie Title: The Heart has Eyes God of “Second Chances” ~ I Peter 4:6 Easter Saturday is often a day when church leaders are rushing around preparing for Easter Sunday services. […]
Read MoreLenten Devotional 2022 – Day 45 – April 15, 2022
Good FridayApril 14, 2022 Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi CommunityConnections: WTS MDiv 2007; Resident Bishop of the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference, Providing Coverage for the Susquehanna Annual Conference Psalm 22: The Remix My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why haven’t you ended the pandemics of racism, COVID-19 and divisiveness? I […]
Read MoreLenten Devotional 2022 – Day 44 – April 14, 2022
Maundy ThursdayApril 14, 2022 Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball CommunityConnections: WTS DMin, 2003 Movie Title: Perseverance and Blessing Do not Rush By! ~ 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35 It is Maundy Thursday, a day often passed over or rushed by. The scripture readings for today hand to us the heart of our faith, […]
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