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.

  • CAMP JOY: offers youth a hands-on mission experience in the Appalachian region of Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania, where participants serve communities impacted by rural poverty through home repair and meaningful relationship-building. Taking place July 12–18, this immersive week helps youth see how faith and service intersect while making a real difference. Learn more in the full flyer.

  • Lenten fossil fuel fast for Creation: cut fossil fuel use for Lent by joining Community Solar (844-899-9763), lowering thermostat and hot water temperature a few degrees, driving at or a few mph below limit, buying fewer plastic containers, drinking tap water to care for God’s Creation and our neighbors.

  • The Seven Last Words Featuring Seven Sisters of the Spirit: Save the date for a historic Good Friday worship experience on April 3, at 7 p.m. at St. Mark UMC in Hanover. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, The Seven Last Words Featuring Seven Sisters of the Spirit will, for the first time ever, bring together all seven Active Ebony Female Bishops of The United Methodist Church, including our own Bishop Easterling, to proclaim the Seven Last Words of Christ. This powerful gathering marks a milestone in the Church’s witness and the enduring faithfulness of women in ministry. For more information, contact Rev. Jason O. Jordan-Griffin.

  • Good Friday Dinner: Cecil Memorial UMC, 15 Parole Street, Annapolis, MD will be selling Good Friday Dinners on Friday, April 3rd from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. pre-orders are strongly encouraged, however; ALL PIG FEET DINNERS MUST BE PRE-ORDERED.

  • Easter Scramble: Grace United Methodist Church will hold its Easter Scramble at Grace Church (110 West Bel Air Avenue Aberdeen, MD 21001) From 10:30am - 12:00pm on April 4th. Rain or shine, everyone is invited to enjoy a fun, free, community event of outdoor activities including pictures with the Easter Bunny and craft & game tables for kids of all ages, leading up to our Egg Hunt by age beginning. Bring the whole family & a bag/basket to help children to collect eggs. See you for some Easter fun! In the event of rain, all activities will be moved inside.

  • 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.

  • Spring Open House at The Strawbridge Shrine: Step back in history at the First Home of American Methodism. Join us on April 11 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. for a free, family-friendly event. Enjoy guided tours of three historic buildings, refreshments, and the beautiful historic campus. Bring your family and discover a piece of history. For more info, call 443-289-0191 or visit strawbridgeshrine.org

  • A Morning of Prayer: In a time of uncertainty and division, we are choosing peace. Join us for a powerful and intentional Prayer Breakfast as women gather to seek God together. Through guided prayer, reflection, and collective intercession, we will invite God’s peace into our hearts, homes, churches, communities, and nation. As we prepare to move forward in 2026 as Unbroken, Unshaken, and Unstoppable United Women in Faith, we recognize that true strength begins with peace and peace begins with us. Come ready to pray. Come ready to be renewed. Come ready to rise.
    Date: April 11, 2026
    Location: Locust United Methodist Church
    6851 Martin Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
    Fee: $15 Payments via Zelle:

  • Women's Day Celebration: Sunday April 12, 2026 | 10 am, Asbury United Methodist, Washington D.C. with guest speaker Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu the third child of Archbishop Desmond and Nomalizo Leah Tutu. She always said, “I have my father’s nose, I do not want his job,” but life had other plans. After years spent as a development consultant, educator and race and gender activist, she accepted her call to ordained ministry. She currently resides in Atlanta, GA where she is on the staff of All Saints’ Episcopal Church.

  • The Non-Anxious Leader: Family Systems Basics: The key to effective leadership is the ability to be a non-anxious presence. This is deceptively simple, but tremendously difficult. If you take this journey, you can lead change in even the most challenging contexts. The Non-Anxious Leader: Family Systems Basics is a four-week, online course that runs from April 12 - May 10. It will help you learn the principles behind this approach, as well as how to put them into practice. 3.0 CEU’s are awarded for successful completion. There is no cost to lay and clergy members of the Baltimore-Washington and Peninsula-Delaware Conferences. Registration closes April 6. Learn more and register.

  • Health and Wellness Fair: Emory Fellowship United Methodist Church is having a "Health and Wellness Fair-360 Degrees" on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Emory Fellowship UM Church, 6100 Georgia Avenue, NW, DC. There will be a variety of Physical, Spiritual, Mental and Social activities for adults as well as youth.

  •  Endorsement 101 Webinar: Join the United Methodist Endorsing Agency for an Endorsement 101 Webinar on April 23, from 4 to 5 p.m., to learn what endorsement is and how United Methodists called to chaplaincy and other specialized ministries can serve beyond the local church. Endorsement is available to Licensed Local Pastors, Deacons (provisional and full connection) and Elders (provisional and full connection). Learn more.

  • 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.

  • Ames UMC 150 Celebration: Ames UMC in Bel Air Maryland is celebrating its 150th Church anniversary this year. From 1876- 2026, the church has been a focal point in Bel Air with spiritual worship, community outreach, educational and voter forums, housing the homeless, health & welfare initiatives, Bible study for all and engaging our youth. We will celebrate with activities for every month of 2026. The church is planning an Anniversary Gala May 16. We invite current and former members including past clergy to join us.

  • Ark Encounters & Creation Museum trip: Christ UM Church Outreach Ministry has planned a bus trip to Williamstown and Pittsburgh, KY, August 4-August 7, 2026. We will also visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. The cost is $835.00 (Double Occupancy) and $1,104.00 (Single Occupancy) If you would like to travel with our Outreach Ministry, a deposit of $75.00 is due to hold your seat and the cost of the trip must be paid in full by 5/03/26. (All Payments will be Non Refundable) For more details contact Grace Bryant (301) 579-2070, Rudell Jones (301) 579-2014 or Phyllis Slater (301) 653-7345

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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