Discipleship Opportunities

The Baltimore-Washington Conference offers a number of opportunities for learning and growing in faith and discipleship. Scroll down this list of some of the offerings to put your faith into action.

    • Monthly Prayer Breakfast: The Maryland Christian Chamber of Commerce (MDCCC) is seeking church partners across Maryland to host a monthly prayer breakfast that brings together church and marketplace leaders for prayer, fellowship, and encouragement. Gatherings will take place on the first Tuesday of each month from 7:00–9:00 a.m., with a different church hosting each month. MDCCC will provide food and beverages, receive an offering for the host church, and provide a speaker. The host church may also invite a business owner or marketplace leader from its congregation to share for approximately 15 minutes, and church members are warmly welcome to attend. Churches interested in hosting a month are invited to contact Rev. Eunjoung Joo to explore the opportunity and coordinate the program.

    • Monthly yard sales: Monthly yard sales will begin on Saturday April 4, 8am-2pm and the first Saturday of each month through October at Liberty Grove UMC.  No registration is required. Bring a table and set up as early as 7 a.m.

      • Reconciling Gathering: Baltimore Washington Area Reconciling Methodists (BWARM) invites members of Reconciling Congregations and those interested in becoming a Reconciling Congregation to a gathering on Wednesday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Hunt’s Memorial UMC, 1912 Old Court Road, Towson, MD 21204. Enjoy a pizza supper, fellowship, networking, and updates from the Reconciling Ministries Network. RSVP by September 28 to George Kahl at 410-433-6650 or

      • Affordable Housing Development on Your Church's Property webinar: Is Your Church Property a Financial Burden, or a Mission Field? Churches across denominations are exploring how underutilized property can become affordable housing while advancing their mission of serving the community. Join Sanctuary AP3, BUILD-UMC, and Georgetown University’s Affordable Housing Initiative for a free webinar, “Discernment: Listening to God’s Call to Affordable Housing Development on Your Church’s Property,” on Wednesday, September 30, at 2 pm. Designed for clergy, denominational leaders, trustees, and lay leaders, this candid conversation will feature four UMC pastors—Rev. Will Ed Green (Silver Spring UMC), Rev. Abi Foerster (Community of Faith UMC), Rev. Dr. Michael Armstrong (Colesville UMC), and Rev. Yvonne Penn (First UMC, retired)—sharing their experiences moving from curiosity to a shared vision for affordable housing and community engagement. Learn about spiritual readiness, overcoming resistance, navigating denominational systems, and the sacred work of discerning how your church can steward its property to house its neighbors. Registration is free.
        (The Baltimore-Washington Conference is not a sponsor of this webinar, nor should the participation of BWC clergy or our previous relationship with Georgetown be understood as BWC endorsement of the webinar's sponsoring organizations, development services, or any particular approach to property development.)

      • World Communion Praise in the Park: The Charles County Hub is having a World Communion Praise in the Park on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Gilbert Run Park starting at 11 AM. 

      • Praise Fest: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church DC invites you to Praise Fest, a special celebration of the church’s 210th Anniversary, on Sunday, October 4, at 3 p.m. at Mt. Zion UMC in Georgetown, DC. Enjoy an afternoon of joyful worship featuring live Gospel music, praise and worship, liturgical dance, and mime ministry. Free and all are welcome!

      • Digital Safety and Online Exploitation Presentation: Join Silver Spring United Methodist Church for an open and honest presentation on digital safety, online exploitation, and how to prevent it, led by the United States Secret Service Monday, October 5, at 6:30 p.m. This is a must for youth in middle school and high school and  parents of children and youth of all ages.  Please note:  The presentation is not suitable for younger children.   Childcare will be provided. Silver Spring United Methodist Church is located at 8900 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland  20910. For those who cannot attend in person, this presentation will also be live streamed on our YouTube channel.  

      • Sight & Sound Theatre - “Joshua”: Trip on October 8, 2026, Thursday, Sight and Sound Theatre, "Joshua" Benefit Sollers UMC, 1219 Wrighton Road, Lothian, MD 20711, Cost $195.00 per person contact person Earlene McClain

      • 210th Anniversary Worship Service: Join Mt. Zion United Methodist Church DC for its 210th Anniversary Worship Service on Sunday, October 11 at 10:00 a.m. in Georgetown, DC. Celebrate 210 years of faith, service, and community, with the service presided over by Bishop LaTrelle Easterling, Episcopal leader of the Baltimore-Washington and Peninsula-Delaware Area. All are welcome to join this special anniversary celebration.

      • Fall Into the Rhythm: St. Mark United Methodist Church invites you to Fall Into the Rhythm, a line dance instruction and party featuring instructor Tammie “Lovie” Fullilove on Friday, October 16, at 6 p.m. Join us for an evening of dancing, music, and fellowship at 140 Dorsey Road, Hanover, MD 21076. Donation: $10. Sponsored by the Young Adult and Youth Ministries. Come learn the steps, enjoy the music, and fellowship with us!

      • 200th anniversary: Wesleyan Chapel UMC in Aberdeen will be celebrating its 200th anniversary on October 18th, 2026.

      • Trick-or-Treat and a Fun Fall Day: event will be held at Taylorsville UMC on Sunday, October 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. Food , crafts, games and a petting farm will be available.  All are welcome to come and enjoy this free event.

      • Blood Drive: Liberty Grove UMC (15225 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866) will host the Bill Austin Memorial Blood Drive with the Red Cross on Tuesday, October 20, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.  Walk in or reserve a time online

      • Fall Harvest celebration: St. Mark United Methodist Church invites the community to its Fall Harvest celebration on Saturday, October 24, from 3–6 p.m. at 1440 Dorsey Road, Hanover, MD 21076. Enjoy fun for the whole family, including trunk-or-treat, a best trunk contest, costume contest, games, refreshments, treats, candy, and family fun. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged; no weapons or weapon-like props are permitted. Treat donations will be accepted beginning October 4.

      • Christian Comedy Show: Join Colesville United Methodist Church for the Christian Comedy Show on Saturday, October 24,  at 5:30 p.m. at 52 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD. Enjoy an evening of good, clean family fun and laughter featuring headliner Laughin Lenny, hosted by Stacey Carver, with Tanya Lewis. Doors open at 5 p.m. General seating. Tickets are $35 without a meal or $48 with a meal package including wing baskets, chicken wings, and bottled water. Purchase tickets online at www.cumc.org/giving or call (301) 384-1941 for more information.

      • Positive Intelligence : A seven-week, (Every Tuesday at 5pm from October 27 - December 8) cohort based program to help you regulate the automatic reactions that sabotage your relationships, well-being and performance. Led by Rev. Rod Miller. Cost: $495 with an early-bird discount of $100 if you register by October 1. Scholarships are available contact Jack Shitama at

      • Vaccine Clinic, Community Harvest Festival and Trunk or Treat: Cecil Memorial’s 2026 Community Harvest Festival, Trunk or Treat & Vaccine Clinic will be held Saturday, October 31, at 15 Parole Street, Annapolis, MD. Start the day with a free Community Vaccine Clinic from 9 a.m.–noon, offering flu, COVID-19, shingles, Tdap, RSV, hepatitis B, and pneumonia vaccines—no insurance or appointment required. Then enjoy the Harvest Festival from 1–4 p.m., featuring food, music, games, hayrides, giveaways, a bake sale, Trunk or Treat, and youth and adult costume contests. Vehicles are needed for Trunk or Treat, with prizes for the best-decorated vehicle. All are welcome! For information or to register a vehicle, call 410-266-5651 or email .

      • Resurge 2026: Fostering Vitality in Community Partnership: Join the Baltimore Institute for Urban Leadership (BIUL) for Resurge 2026, a day designed to inspire, equip, and connect urban leaders who are committed to strengthening their communities. With the theme “Fostering Vitality in Community Partnership,” this gathering will bring together thought leaders and practitioners for a day of conversation, learning, and relationship-building focused on the opportunities and challenges facing urban communities. Featured presenters include Dr. Wanda Bynum Duckett, Dr. Joe Evans, Ms. Thea Becton, Dr. Tom Pruski, Dr. Deborah Haskins, and Minister Shawn Elbert, with Dr. C. Anthony Hunt serving as Managing Director and Convener. Saturday, October 31 | 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Epworth Chapel | Baltimore, Maryland. Free to participants. Come be part of a meaningful day of connection, collaboration, and renewed vision for urban ministry and community partnership. Registration is required

      • Winter Fair: Join us for Emory UMC's 1st Annual Winter Fair on Saturday, November 7, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at 911 Cherry Hill Rd., Street, MD 21154. Enjoy shopping, games, food, kids' crafts, baked goodies, hot cocoa, music, fellowship, and photos with Santa (pets welcome, too!). Rain or shine. Interested in being a vendor? Email for more information. Everyone is welcome!

      • Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, November 7.  Served buffet-style from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, potato casserole, sausage gravy, biscuits, and spiced apples. Mt. Olive UM Church Hall, 2927 Gillis Falls Road, Mt. Airy, MD. Adults $15, Children (8 and under) $5. Featuring delicious homemade food items available at the Bake Table. Contact information: 410-549-2285.

      • LOVE INC At the Beach: Free Worship Event: Saturday, November 7th from 11am - 3pm. Food is provided by Chef Carlos Velez. Kids are welcome! Rehoboth Beach Convention Center - 229 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE.

      • Do No Harm virtual conference: on November 12-14. The conference is designed to equip individuals and churches for the urgent work of preventing sexual harm and fostering trauma-informed care. Ashley Judd and Rachael Denhollander will headline the event, alongside several United Methodist bishops, an experienced slate of advocates, mental health practitioners, scholars, and church leaders. Learn more and register.

      • Holiday Bazaar:  Frederick Calvary UMC Holiday Bazaar will Kick off the holiday season November 14, 9am to 3pm. Enjoy a festive day full of shopping, food, family fun and fellowship. From gifts to goodies, from music to memories, there’s something for everyone. And bring the kids to have fun in the North Pole craft room and meet Santa. You don’t want to miss this Frederick holiday tradition!

      • Winterfest Artisan Festival: Winterfest Artisan Festival will be held at Liberty Grove UMC on Friday December 4 and Saturday December 5.  Artisans may still apply to be a vendor (3 spaces remain).  Bake sale and raffles too. 

      • Breakfast with St. Nick: Breakfast with St. Nick at Liberty Grove UMC on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 11:15 a.m. (after the 10 a.m. service).  Enjoy a pancake breakfast, kids pictures with St. Nick and a secret Santa shopping room.