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.

Local Ministry EventS

Trunk or treats/ Halloween Alternatives
  • Trunk or Treat : Join us for a fun-filled Trunk or Treat event at St. Paul UMC, 11000 HG Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657 on Saturday, October 18th from 1 to 3 p.m. Families and friends are invited to enjoy decorated trunks, delicious food, live music from our Praise Team, exciting games, and a costume contest for all ages. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the season together in a safe and welcoming environment. To register a vehicle or volunteer to help, please contact the church office at 410-326-4475 or email . We can’t wait to see you there!

  • Trunk or Treat and Fall Fun Day : Sunday, October 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. Taylorsville United Methodist, 2456 Ridge Road, Mt. Airy is having a trunk or treat and many activities such as: fishing for apples, petting farm, mini pumpkin golf, fall crafts and more. All are welcome to attend.

  • Halloween Game Day Saturday : Christ Deaf Church and Deaf Shalom Zone invites you to a Halloween Game Day Saturday October 25 noon to 3 p.m. at 1040 S. Beechfield Ave Baltimore, MD 21229.  Admission is any donation to our Food Pantry. Table Games and activities will be available as well as a Picture Bingo game.
  • Trunk or Treat : Join us for a fun-filled Trunk or Treat event at Loch Raven UMC, 6622 Loch Raven Blvd., Baltimore MD 21239 on October 25 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

  • Trunk or Treat! : Sunday, October 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Wesley Grove UMC located at 23640 Woodfield Road, Gaithersburg, MD. Come dressed in your favorite costume to celebrate fall and request treats from our decorated and candy-stocked vehicles.  Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, beverages, and baked goods will be available for purchase throughout the event.  Parking is plentiful and free. 

Holiday Bazaars
  • Holiday Bazaar and Flea Market :  Saint James UMC in Marriottsville, MD will host their annual Holiday Bazaar and Flea Market on Saturday, October 25 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The address is 12470 Old Frederick Road, Marriottsville, MD. 

  • Christmas in the Country : November 7 and 8 at Oakland United Methodist Church 5971 Mineral Hill Rd, Eldersburg, MD. Crafts, ornaments, great food, baked goods, second hand treasures and much more. For info call or text 443-277-6947.

  • Holly Mart Christmas bazaar : Ebenezer United Methodist Church will hold its annual Holly Mart from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Winfield Fire Hall, 1320 W. Old Liberty Road. The holiday bazaar features the church’s handmade crafts,  a silent auction and valuable door prize. More than 30 vendors and direct-sale home-based businesses will offer holiday and home décor items and much more. Lunch will feature several flavors of homemade soups;, beef barbecue and chicken salad sandwiches, hot dogs, several flavors of homemade pies, apple dumplings, some gluten-free items, and hot and cold drinks. Carry-outs and whole pies will be available. For more information contat the church office, 410-795-6136 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays or e-mail  , or visit www.ebenezerumchurch.org.

  • Church Bazaar : Taylorsville United Methodist (4356 Ridge Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21771) invites you to their Church Bazaar Saturday, November 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Enjoy crafts, a train garden, puzzles, books and more. We are known for our great fried oyster luncheon, homemade soups, cakes, pies, and candy.

  • Holly Days Craft Bazaar and Luncheon : Saturday, November 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wesley Grove UMC Fellowship Hall located at 23614 Woodfield Road, Gaithersburg, MD. What a wonderful way to start the Holiday Season.  We'll have about 25-30 local crafters selling their handmade wares, ranging from candles and floral arrangements to ornaments and wreaths to knitted items and gift baskets, and much, much more, at this annual indoor event.  Tasty breakfast sandwiches and cinnamon buns, homemade soups and salads, assorted sandwiches, delicious baked goods, and a variety of beverages will be sold throughout the day. Our building is accessible, and parking is plentiful and free. Rental spaces are still available at a cost of $35 per space, call Tammy at 301-253-0044 to reserve yours today.

  • Christmas Bazaar : Christ Deaf Church and Deaf Shalom Zone invites you to a Halloween Game Day Saturday November 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1040 S. Beechfield Ave Baltimore, MD 21229. Vendor Tables available for $10. Church sponsored Tables include: Women's Clothes, Baked Goods - donations accepted on Friday, and Holiday/Home Decor. Any questions, please call the church, 410-242-6303.

  • Winterfest Craft Bazaar : Liberty Grove is hosting Winterfest craft bazaar on Friday December 5 and Saturday December 6. Applications are currently being accepted for local crafters who want to be vendors at this event.  Crafters may contact Joyce or Debbie for more information or to request an application at  .

  • Silence the Violence Concert : National United Methodist Church (Metropolitan Memorial Campus Sanctuary 3401 Nebraska Ave NW Washington, DC 20016) invites you to join them October 18 at 7p.m. for Silence the Violence, a benefit concert to support The TraRon Center, helping those affected by gun violence heal through the arts and activism. $25 general admission. Bronze, silver, gold, and platinum donation levels are available. Children 12 and under can attend free. learn more and purchase tickets at nationalchurch.org/silencetheviolence. Download the Flyer.

  • Parkville Carney Festival: A Celebration of COMMUNITY: Join Hiss UMC, at the Parkville Carney Festival taking place at St. Ursula Catholic Church parking lot at 8801 Harford Road 21234 (on the Putty Hill Side). There will be dozens of vendors and family fun activities all day and some great added features. Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. This will be a wonderful opportunity to get out and get involved with the Parkville community.

  • All you can eat Pancakes : Join Hopehill UMC (7647 Fingerboard Rd. Frederick, MD) for an all you can eat Pancake breakfast with a serving of your choice of: bacon or sausage & fried potatoes, scrambled eggs, coffee/tea or juice. October 25, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Purchase ticket online or pay at the door ($15 age 12 to adult, $8 age 8-11, $4 age 7-4, age 3 and under free). learn more.

  • Lecture: Wesley Theological Seminary invites you to the Yu-Lee Lecture on Tuesday, October 28, at 11 a.m. in Oxnam Chapel. This lecture celebrates the contributions of the Asian American community. This year’s speaker, Bishop Hee-Soo Jung, Bishop of the Ohio Episcopal Area, will deliver a lecture titled “Messianic Hope and Liberating Missions Among the Korean Diasporas."

  • Community Breakfast : Saturday November 1, breakfast served buffet-style from 7AM to 11AM. 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.

  • Book Launch : In the His Book "John Wesley and the Origins of Methodist Missions," Dr. Wingeier-Rayo lifts up the unheralded lay people who pioneered Methodist missions in places like Gibraltar, Antigua, Nova Scotia, Sierra Leone, and Maryland. You are invited to the book launch (November 2 at 2:30 p.m. at Old Otterbein UMC, Baltimore, MD) where he will share what inspired his writing, along with stories that connect directly to Baltimore’s Methodist history. Download flyer. Register

  • Screening of Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition : Severna Park United Methodist Church (731 Benfield Rd., Severna Park MD) is hosting a screening of Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition on Sunday, November 2 at 5 p.m. Perfect for families and church leaders. Film will run 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. followed by a 30-minute Q&A panel discussion Bring your kids or come on your own. Definitely bring your questions! Ideal for parents/caregivers and children of all ages to watch together. Registration highly encouraged.

  • Tag Team Revival : The Journey of Faith, 2900 Smallwood Drive W., Waldorf, Maryland, invites you to join us for our Tag Team Revival on Friday, November 21, 2025.

  • Festive Christmas Concert : Pikeside UMC, 25 Paynes Ford Road, Martinsburg, WV, Welcomes Common Bond Quartet for a Festive Christmas Concert. Saturday, December 6th at 4:00 p.m. The event promises an afternoon of uplifting music, community spirit, and holiday cheer, open to all ages. Admission is free, and all are welcome. There will be a freewill offering to support the quartet's travel costs and ministries. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.

  • Sight & Sound Theatre - “Joshua” : Christ UM Church Outreach Ministry, has planned a bus trip to Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre in Lancaster, PA on April 25, 2026 to see “Joshua”. The cost for the 11:00 a.m. matinee is $225.00 with a deposit of $45.00  (Non-Refundable). The cost includes Coach Transportation, a floor seat at the theater, Family Style Buffet lunch at Hershey Farms, and refreshments, games and drawings for prizes on the bus.  If you have any questions, please contact Phyllis Slater (301) 653-7345 and Summer Broadwater (240) 419-9328.

  • 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.