Covenant United Methodist Church Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.

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Thanks for visiting our Page! As with many churches, Covid-19 has impacted our operations in significant ways. You can see all of our COVID-19 updates below:

Initial Pastoral Letter regarding our Covid-19 Closure (March 12, 2020): HERE. Pastoral Update regarding our COVID-19 Closure (April 22, 2020): HERE

Our building is now open for limited small group meetings following our small group guidelines available HERE.

Our office is now open limited hours Monday - Thursday from about 8:30 - noon. We recommend you call (301)926-8920. All persons coming to the church are required to wear a mask.

We are beginning in person worship on November 1 at 10 am. You must sign up for worship services in advance (Watch here for sign ups links.) You can read our full worship safety procedures HERE.

Pastoral Letter regarding Resumption of in-person Worship (17 Oct 20): HERE.

Because every family has unique needs and health concerns, we continue to offer online worship, opportunities for study, service, and connection. You can read about all that we offer below.

In addition to our announcements here, we will continue to email you with "Covenant Connection" updates. Please email Nancy Reding if you do not receive Covenant Connection, and would like to be on our email list.

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP & FELLOWSHIP

ONLINE WORSHIP: We will be live-streaming the service this week and the service will also be available on YouTube (probably no later than noon.)

Starting Nov 1, we will once again gather in the Sanctuary for worship. The numbers are limited to 44 and you will have to sign up beforehand HERE. Masks must be worn and please don't come if you are experiencing any symptoms of Covid. The service will be at 10:00 a.m. The service will also be put on YouTube.

A picture containing food, table, cup, coffeeDescription automatically generated COFFEE HOUR: We are gathering for a time of fellowship and conversation on Sundays from 9:00-9:30 am on ZOOM: ZOOM LINK or Call in 1 301 715 8592 Meeting ID 782 306 921

ANTI-RACIST CHURCH DISCERNMENT: Our discernment continues around becoming an Anti-Racist Church. The commitment to becoming an Anti-racist church is available HERE. If you have reviewed the commitment and are ready to sign your name to join with others in becoming an anti-racist, just click HERE.

JOIN US FOR MONDAY PRAYER AND SHARE

Pastor Dawn is offering a time of sharing and prayer on Zoom each Monday from 11-11:30 am. She’ll read a scripture, offer a very brief reflection and then we will have a time of prayer and sharing. ZOOM LINK or Call In: +1 301 715 8592 Meeting ID 535 061 012.

JOIN US FOR FRIDAY NIGHT VESPERS

Want a quiet time of scripture, song, and prayer to end your week? Join us on Zoom each Friday evening at 8:00 pm for a time of spiritual connection. If you would like to lead one of our Friday Night Vesper sessions, please contact Pastor Dawn. ZOOM LINK or Call In: +1 301 715 8592 Meeting ID 829 3693 3709

JOIN US FOR TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE

Tuesday, Nov 3 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. SPECIAL PRAYER EVENT Join BWC United Methodists during a time of prayer for God's guidance in our national life, as part of the 40 Day Call to Prayer and Fasting for Our Nation.

Tuesday, Nov 10 and 17 AMERICAN METHODISM AND RACE Rick Miller leads 2 sessions exploring how John Wesley's opposition to slavery played out with America's historical enslavement of Africans thru the development of American Methodism.

You can join HERE on Google meets from 7:00 -8:00 pm.

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY EVENING STUDY

Beginning Sunday, Sept 13th, from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. we will be starting a new study using "The Upper Room Disciplines 2020." Join us on Zoom. CLICK HERE to join.

Prayer Time Clip Art - Prayers Word , Free Transparent Clipart - ClipartKey The Sunday afternoon prayer group has moved to Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. Join the prayer group HERE. Password is CUMC1234

COVID-19 MISSIONS

Little Free Pantry : We are so blessed to have partnered with some of our neighbors to host a Free Little Pantry at Covenant UMC. The pantry is open 24/7 for all to "Take what You Need and Give what You Can." Drop offs of non-perishable food items for restocking the pantry are accepted Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 - 11 am. HERE is a list of suggested items.

Mask Making: Do we have those among us who have a talent for sewing? Want to use your skills in the service of others? The Montgomery County Volunteer Center has listed that SEEC is accepting the donation of masks. Information about how to sew the masks and where to deliver them is available HERE. Contact Mariana Uhrlaub (marianau@aol.com) for more information and to coordinate a drop off time and place. Mariana is also taking requests for those in our community who need masks.

We know this pandemic has hit many families hard and we’d like to invite you to help feed hungry families by donating once a month to one of these local feeding ministries: a. Gaithersburg Help: CLICK HERE b. Manna:CLICK HERE There are also opportunities to deliver food and assemble packages. Reach out to John Hochevar (jchoch@aol) for more information.

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