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 7am.

      • Community Health & Wellness Fair: Free community health information and screenings! Join us Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Hyattsville, 6201 Belcrest Rd., Hyattsville, MD 20782. Learn about cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, women’s health, behavioral health, dental health, weight loss, and more. For information: 301-927-6133 or .

      • Bus Trip to Myrtle Beach SC : St. Matthews New Life UMC is having a bus trip to Myrtle Beach SC in September 14 to 18, 2026. Roundtrip from SMNL UMC Baltimore to Myrtle Beach. 4 Nights Lodging 4 Breakfasts and 4 Dinners. Enjoy theater shows and beach walks. More information.

      • Revival: Clinton United Methodist Church invites you to a special Revival, September 18–19, themed “Light the Fire, Spread the Flame,” followed by Jubilee Sunday on September 20, celebrating Faith, Fellowship & Freedom! Join us for this uplifting time of worship, fellowship, and celebration at 10700 Brandywine Rd., Clinton, MD.

      • Homecoming Bazaar and Community Health & Wellness Fair: The congregation of historic Good Hope Union UMC (Silver Spring, est. 1870) invites the BWC family to its Homecoming Bazaar and Community Health & Wellness Fair, Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Celebrating 156 years under the theme “Great Is Thy Faithfulness — Celebrating 156 Years of Good Hope,” the day offers vendors, food, fellowship, and free health screenings All are welcome. 14680 Good Hope Road, Silver Spring, MD 20905.

      • Ice Cream, Cake, Coffee Social & Local Author Book Signing: Join Journey of Faith United Methodist Church for an afternoon of sweet treats, fellowship, fun, and community! Meet and support local authors while enjoying ice cream, cake, and coffee. Saturday, September 19, 2 to 6 p.m. 2900 Smallwood Dr. W, Waldorf, MD 20603 Bring a friend and come enjoy an afternoon of faith, friendship, and connection! contact CLM Kim Walker | (443) 534-1549 |  for more information.

      • Piano recital: free community piano recital at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park, Maryland, on Sunday, September 20, at 2 PM. The program will celebrate the breadth and diversity of American music through works by Amy Beach, Art Tatum, Mark Maarder, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Samuel Barber, and others. A central goal of the concert is to promote diversity and inclusion by highlighting historically underrepresented American voices, including women, LGBTQ composers, African American musicians, immigrants, and composers whose contributions have not always received equal recognition within the traditional concert repertoire. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome.

      • Dementia Care Series: Reisterstown United Methodist Church presents a free Dementia Care Series featuring Dr. Cate, a national speaker and dementia-care trainer. Sessions address navigating dementia changes, caregiver resilience, and maintaining relationships through dementia. Sept. 20, Oct. 18 & Nov. 15 | 2 to 3:30 p.m. 246 Main Street, Reisterstown, MD 21136. Free workbooks provided. Advance registration required. RSVP by calling 410-833-5440 or using the registration link on the flyer.

      • Make Your House of Worship More Energy Efficient: Learn how your congregation can save energy and access grants to help pay for upgrades. Join the Maryland Clean Buildings Hub for Building Connections in Howard County on Thursday, September 24, from 12:30–4:00 p.m. at the Meeting House/Oakland Mills Interfaith Center (5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, MD  21045). Maddie Smith of Interfaith Power & Light will lead a breakout session for houses of worship, highlighting the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)’s new Commercial and Community Buildings Grant and other funding opportunities.  Hear how congregations are making improvements. For example, Liz Feighner of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Laurel, will discuss being awarded two MEA state grants for a total of about $140,000 and a Howard County grant for more than $40,000 to install solar panels and replace an oil boiler with a heat pump system. The solar project is expected to reduce their current electricity bill by 90-95%, while their heat pump project is expected to reduce their utility costs by $4800 annually.  Your congregation could be next! Come learn how to plan energy projects and apply for funding.  RSVP here.

      • Blood Drive: Help save lives by donating blood! Join the American Red Cross Project SPIRIT Sickle Cell and Gaithersburg Grace UMC Blood Drive on Friday, September 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church Social Hall in Gaithersburg. Schedule your appointment at RedCrossBlood.org using sponsor code GRACEUMC or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Every donation makes a difference!

      • Dr. Thornell Page Community Day: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church DC invites the community to Dr. Thornell Page Community Day on Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy live music and entertainment, food and local vendors, family activities and a children’s zone, a community resource fair, health and wellness resources, live fitness classes, and church and historic site tours. Free and open to the community!

      • 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.

      • Bible Study: Cecil Memorial UMC, 15 Parole Street, Annapolis, MD, hosts an in-person Bible study every Tuesday at 7 PM. All are encouraged to join.

      • 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!

      • 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.

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

      • 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!

      • Do No Harm virtual conference: on Nov. 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!