STAYING CONNECTED IN DISCONNECTED TIME!
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 at the bottom of the page.
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.
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JOIN US FOR WORSHIP & FELLOWSHIP
WORSHIP: REMINDER - If you'd like to worship with us in person, please sign up HERE. You can join us for our live-stream HERE. (we go live at 9:50 and worship begins at 10 am)
EASTER WORSHIP SERIES - Throughout the Easter Season, we are following the lectionary and exploring what it means to live the resurrection. We would love for you to join us. We post the link for worship HERE and on our worship page each week.
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
We'll be starting a discussion for "young" adults of Rachel Held Evans book, Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving and Finding the Church on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. starting on May 6th. Click HERE for the Zoom link. The password is CUMC1234.
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.
Next "Uncomfortable Conversations" Event: Watch here for info on our next event!
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.
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The Monday Bible Study group gathers Monday afternoon from 1-2 pm on Zoom. Our study is The Women of the Bible Speak by Shannon Bream.
Bream outlines the lessons we can take from Esther, Hannah, Rehab and Mary. For more information, contact Judy Watts by phone at 410-730-6877 or mwatts5552@aol.com by e-mail. Click HERE to join (password is CUMC1234).
JOIN US FOR TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: Reclaiming and Living Covenant: An Experience of Scripture, UMC Social Principles and Antiracist Action to Build Beloved Community by Jen Kidwell and Neal Christie. You can access study materials HERE.
You can join HERE on Google meets from 7:00 -8:00 pm.
JOIN US FOR SUNDAY EVENING STUDY
Beginning April 25th we will be studying Be Still and Listen: Experience the Presence of God in Your Life by Amos Smith. Explore the contemplative nature of the the Bible as we
come closer to God. For 10 weeks, we will learn to listen to God, explore the Scripture's mystical truths, and experience God in silence and stillness. This book can be purchased online in several formats.
The Sunday Evening Prayer Group meets at 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. Join the prayer group HERE. Password is CUMC1234
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.
COVID-19 MISSIONS
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.
CONFIRMATION CLASSES: Here is the schedule of confirmation classes:
March 14th 7-8:15 p.m. - The Faith Journey
March 28th 7-8:15 p.m. - The Faith Given to You
April 11, 7-8:15 p.m. - Life in Christ
April 25, 7-8:15 p.m. Know What You Believe
May 16, 7-8:15 p.m. Hearing God Speak
May 23, 10:00 a.m. Confirmation
HERE is the Zoom link to join.
Meeting ID: 874 6201 9550
Passcode: 233749
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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 (Updated April 28, 2021).
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.
