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.

  • Grace UMC in Gaithersburg is hosting a blood drive with Project SPIRIT Sickle Cell on January 16 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. See the flyer and graphic for more information.

  • Asbury UMC in Annapolis will host a Martin Luther King Jr. prayer breakfast on Saturday, January 17 at 10 a.m. The Rev. Chania Dillard, United Methodist Chaplain at University of Maryland College Park will be the guest preacher. RSVP is required by January 14 with the church office at 410-268-9500. 

  • 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 and at an upcoming Zoom info session held on February 2 at 7 p.m.

  • Fairhaven UMC, Gaithersburg, is hosting its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Service on January 19 at 10 a.m. We will be blessed with a shared message from father and son—Rev. Gerry and Mr. Jason Green. The Voices of Praise from West Montgomery UMC will return to offer inspirational music.  The service will be followed by a time of continued fellowship, featuring brunch, which will include made-to-order omelets, croissants, and fruit selections. Brunch reservations are required by Jan. 11, 2026. Text 240-494-6465 to RSVP with the names and number of brunch reservations. Checks can be sent in advance to the church with MLK brunch and /or donation on the memo line.  Suggested donation of $15 per person for brunch. Contact Donna Adderly 240-494-6465, Rita Green 301-648-8294, or Trica Young 301-379-0944. 

  • Registration for Wesley Theological Seminary’s online Spring 2026 Health Minister Certificate is now open till January 24, 2026. The Certificate allows participants to understand the basic foundations of health ministry – a ministry which integrates body, mind, and spirit. We need more people more than ever to come together to address the challenges facing communities and congregations now and in the future. Learn More. Partial and Full Scholarships are Available. If you are interested in partnering with Wesley for Health Minister Certificate Scholarships e-mail Tom Pruski at for more information.

  • Global Missions Fellow (GMF) Application is now open. The application period for the GMF 2026-2028 cohort is October 1, 2025, through January 14, 2026. Please help spread the word to young adults who feel called to serve or are discerning their call. Eligible applicants are confessing Christians, committed to advocating for social justice, and between the ages of 20 and 30. All who meet these criteria are invited to apply. For more information, please contact:  . 

  • 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.