Beloved community is not only possible here and now, but actually realized this Lenten season thanks to the connectional efforts of six United Methodist churches in the Washington District. Spearheaded by Rev. Bill Lawler, pastor at Avery United Methodist Church in Washington, the churches collected books, toys, stuffed animals, candy, plastic eggs, monetary donations, and more in order to prepare 167 Easter baskets for the children and families served by Community Circle Food Pantry. “I ...
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