B-WARM works to encourage dialogue and education about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues, increase the number of reconciling congregations, and stand in solidarity with all who have been excluded or marginalized by the Church.

Our Story

Members come from United Methodist churches from across the Baltimore-Washington Conference. Some of us are members of reconciling congregations, some of us are not. We are LGBTQIA+ persons and allies.

B-WARM meets quarterly (on a Saturday), with a meeting in each region of the Conference every year. Meetings are from 10:00 am to noon, with refreshments starting at 9:30am. There is time for fellowship, worship, and work at each meeting. An annual meeting is held each year, normally in June, to elect the steering committee. Also, we are affiliated with the Reconciling Ministries Network.

Mission Statement
Everyone is a child of God! The Baltimore-Washington Area Reconciling United Methodists empowers people within the BWC to include, affirm and celebrate God’s children of all sexual orientations and gender identities in the life, ministry and leadership structures of the Church and beyond.

Strategies
In pursuit of a fully inclusive and reconciled United Methodist Church that nurtures disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, BWARM will:

  • Create and promote dialogue and education about the sacred worth of LGBTQIA+ persons.

  • Reach out to and affirm LGBTQIA+ United Methodists and their friends, families and loved ones.

  • Support and encourage congregations and individuals in the process of becoming reconciling.

  • Act to encourage inclusive policies and practices in the Church.

  • Stand in solidarity with all who have been excluded or marginalized by the Church and society.

  • Work within the United Methodist Church.

  • Work within and support the Reconciling Ministries Network.

Support BWARM through a financial contribution
BWARM is volunteer-led, but we do have expenses from time to time.  Your support is greatly appreciated! Checks may be payable to Grace United Methodist with BWARM on the memo line and mailed to:
Grace United Methodist
5407 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21210  

BWARM History
For two decades, BWARM has been active in the Baltimore-Washington conference. See what we've been up to over the years. 
 

Lift up the ministry of BWARM in your individual and community prayers.