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The Mission of Faith United Methodist Church is:
      • to honor God in worship, study, and prayer
      • to be a nurturing, caring congregation
      • to reach out to our community and the world,

        celebrating the healing love of Christ in thought,
        word and deed.

We invite you to join us for worship on Sunday mornings

8:15am  Adult Sunday School Class

9:30am  Worship in the Sanctuary

9:30am  Sunday School for All Ages

9:30am  Adult Sunday School Class (Bible Study)

10:30am  Coffee Hour & Fellowship

11:00am  Worship in the Sanctuary

11:00am  Adult Sunday School Class

(Contemporary Issues)

Nursery available from 9:20am to 12:15pm

 Directions to Faith United Methodist Church

 

Be There.  Be Hope.  In Haiti.

Learn more and give now to support relief efforts in Haiti through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).

Donations:  www.umcorhaiti.org

Learn more:  http://new.gbgm-umc.org/ umcor/work/emergencies/ongoing/haitiearthquake/

 


Snow Policy

We do not post cancellations of Sunday services or classes on our website. 

 

On Sundays, it's best to check www.WTOP.com or listen to WTOP 103.5FM.  Another option is to call the church at 301-881-1881.  If you do not hear anything about the Worship services or Sunday school being cancelled, it means we are still having Worship services & Sunday school.

 

On weekdays and Saturdays, Faith UMC follows Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) cancellations.  If MCPS cancels school or evening activities, any meetings scheduled on that day will not be held. 

 



Blog with Pastor Corey at  http://www.umcsharpe.vox.com

To view Faith's monthly calendar click here

To view more information about these special events, click here.

Annual Red Cross Blood Drive on March 15th, 4:00-8:00pm.

Seventeenth Annual Mission Auction & Dinner on March 19th.  Dinner at 6pm, Auction at 7pm.

Easter Breakfast on April 3rd, 9-10:30am.

Family Camping Trip to Little Bennett Campground on May 1st-2nd.

In God's Hands: The Ecumenical Prayer Cycle

At the very heart of the ecumenical movement is the reality of prayer.  Jesus prayed that we may all be one, united in God in the mystery of the Trinity.  That is the basis and goal of our search for unity. 

From the World Council of Churches (WCC), the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle enables us to journey in prayer through every region of the world and through every week of the year affirming our solidarity with Christians all over the world, brothers and sisters living in diverse situations, experiencing diverse problems, and sharing diverse gifts. 

The WCC is the broadest and most inclusive among the many organized expressions of the modern ecumenical movement, a movement whose goal is Christian unity.  The WCC brings together 349 churches, denominations and church fellowships in more than 110 countries and territories throughout the world, representing over 560 million Christians.

Learn more about the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle at http://www.oikoumene.org/en/resources/prayer-cycle/share.html.

Lord, hear our prayer...

What's Happening in Worship

March 7, 2010 - 3rd Sunday in Lent

Rev. Corey Sharpe preaching, "Are We Asking the Wrong Questions?"

Holy Communion at the Altar

Scripture:  Isaiah 55:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9

Ecumenical Prayer Cycle:  Myanmar, Thailand

 

March 14, 2010 - 4th Sunday in Lent

Rev. Kathryn Woodrow preaching, "Lost and Found: The Prodigal Returns"

Dedication of the Steinway Piano

One Great Hour of Sharing special offering

Scripture:  Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

Ecumenical Prayer Cycle:  Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam

Daylight savings time begins - "Spring Forward"

 

March 21, 2010 - 5th Sunday in Lent

Rev. Kathryn Woodrow preaching, "The Fragrance of Love"

Missions Moment:  Interfaith Works / Shelters

Report from our youth on the One Being/Being One fasting event

Scripture:  Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8

Ecumenical Prayer Cycle:  China, Hong Kong, Macao

 

March 28, 2010 - Palm Sunday

Rev. Kathryn Woodrow preaching

Palm Processional, Proclamation of the Palm/Passion Gospels

Scripture:  Luke 19:28-40; Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 22:14-23:56

Ecumenical Prayer Cycle:  Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore

This service embodies the sharp contrasts of Holy Week.  In the entrance with palms, led by the children, we share the excitement of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem which is reflected in joyful music.  As the service continues we move into the reading of portions of the Passion narrative, transitioning us into the somber period of Holy Week, also reflected in the music provided by the Chancel Choir.

 

April 1, 2010 at 7:30pm - Maundy Thursday

Scripture:  Exodus 12:1-4, 11-14; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35

On this night Christians recall the last supper Jesus shared with his disciples, when Jesus washed the disciples' feet and instituted the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper.  Through the proclamation of the Word, confession and pardon, and Holy Communion, we will share in this powerful event.  Our worship will be enhanced by the Chancel Choir's singing, which will be woven throughout this 90-minute service.

 

April 2, 2010 at 7:30pm - Good Friday

Scripture:  Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Psalm 22; Hebrews 10:16-25; John 18:1-19:42

During this powerful service we will recall through scripture and music the crucifixion of Christ and his denial, betrayal, and abandonment by his disciples.  The Chancel Choir will provide music for this service.

 

April 4, 2010 - Easter Sunday

Scripture:  Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26; John 20:1-18

Join us for this joyful celebration of the Good News of Christ's resurrection!  The M Street Brass Quintet, Chancel Choir, and Bells of Faith add fanfare to the celebration of Easter Sunday with everyone - congregation included - encouraged to join in singing the "Hallelujah" chorus from Messiah at the conclusion of each worship service.  Sunday school will be cancelled so that our children and youth can join in the celebration.  The Nursery will be open during both services.

Contact us:   office@faithworkshere.com

Faith UMC is in the Greater Washington District of the Baltimore/Washington Conference