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

Fall Festivals

  • Fall Festival : United Methodist Church of Savage, 9050 Baltimore Street, Savage, MD, 20763, will host their annual fall festival on November 8 from 11am – 4pm. We will have a bake sale, craft sale, vendors, and homemade soups, chili, hot dogs, and sandwiches. 301-725-7630.

Holiday Bazaars

  • 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  . 

  • 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:  . 

  • Act Now For Change Workshop : The BWC United Women in Faith Social Action Coordinators & Charter For Racial Justice Committee in partnership with the BWC Advocacy and Action Board is hosting a 1 day seminar/workshop on Social Principles & Advocacy 101 on November 8, at Calvary UMC 301 Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis, Maryland from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with Rev. Neal Christie facilitating the Social Principles discussion and Rev. Camille Henderson Edwards facilitating the Advocacy 101 discussion. Please register (cost includes breakfast, lunch, and a copy of the newly printed Social Principles) and share with others. Download the flyer.

  • Deacon Exploration Session: This event is for ordained candidates and others exploring Deacon's Orders. This virtual event is scheduled for November 15 at 10 a.m. Register on Zoom. Contact Rev. Leo Yates with any accommodation requests.

  • 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.

  •  Mother Nina Reid's 100th Birthday: Mt. Hope United Methodist Church 145 Dalrymple Rd. Sunderland, MD Invites you to celebrate Mother Nina Reid's 100th Birthday 30 November 2025 at 2 p.m. Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Johnsie Cogman, Two Rivers District Superintendent. Dinner will be served at 1 p.m.

  • 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.

  • Christmas concert : Lanham UMC located at 5512 Whitfield Chapel Road in Lanham will be having a Christmas concert on Saturday, December 13, at 3:00 PM. Musical guests include the DMV Koinonia Choir directed by Dr. Ulysses Moye’, St. Matthews Bowie Bells Choir, Liturgical dancer Michael Carter, and the Queen’s Chapel Men’s Chorus and more. Tickets are $20. Contact the church at (402) 577-1500 or Pastor Nona Colbert (240) 346-5301 for tickets.

  • 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.