Events

2021 Juneteenth Unity Walk (event led by Troy Gandy of Asbury United Methodist Church and Pastor Les McIntosh with support from HARC) 11:00 AM – Believers Unity Walk Noon – Official Event Kickoff with community recitals and storytelling 2:00 PM – Inaugural Memorial Turkey Bowl Football Game 3:00 PM - Line Dancing on Center Court […]

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Come enjoy a day of dance & meditation with Candice Tritch, founder & CEO of Dance Alchemy, all in a safe, sacred, stress-free space. This dance workshop is an invitation to reconnect with the Summer energy of Mother Earth through the universal language of dance. Easy choreography, modified for any body. Bring a canned good […]

Join D. Lynne Distance, Eslyn G. Hinmon, Jacquia Minter and Patricia Smart, Black Storytellers of Western MD, for an evening of stories, poems and spoken word. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Payment in advance must be received before Monday, June 30. Cash or check accepted. Please make check payable to Fanny Crawford. If […]

Want to know how to speak — and when it’s wiser to stay silent? This hour-long interactive workshop draws on time-tested counseling techniques to help you communicate with greater empathy, clarity, and calm. You’ll learn simple yet powerful skills that can defuse tension, deepen understanding, and keep relationships strong, even across disagreements. Together, we’ll explore […]

Otterbein United Methodist Church Parking Lot This is a one-time, food “drop” for our neighborhood. Suggest you bring sturdy grocery type tote bags to carry your food/produce home. Recommended especially for those who fall within the WIC Income Guidelines - (Example: Family of 4 with income less than $40,793) For More Information Call Maryland Food […]

This gathering is scheduled for July 17th, and it will take place at the Washington County Free Library Conference Room 308/309. The legacy of John Lewis, a tireless advocate for civil rights, serves as a powerful reminder of the essential role that churches play in fostering community solidarity and civic engagement. We recognize and honor […]

You are invited to a free Community Picnic. The plan is to serve a delicious picnic meal to friends and community members. The meal can be dine-in or take-out. If you can volunteer (see more info), please contact John Wesley UMC 301-733-0391.

The next concert of the 2024-2025 Season of the Music at Grace Concert Series will be performed by Dominic Fiacco on Sunday, July 20 at 4 p.m. This concert is open to all and is free of charge. A free-will offering is accepted to keep the concert series operating. Dominic Fiacco is a sophomore at […]