Our mission statement from Matthew and our website name reveal who we are: a congregation full of life and dedicated to shining our light for Jesus Christ. We come close to God in worship, prayer, study, outreach, service to our communities, mutual support, and proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ. Epworth is a diverse congregation and proud of it. We are old and young, long-time and new Christians, and those just exploring the faith. We come in all sizes and colors. What binds us together is a common faith in God, a desire to grow in that faith, and an excitement about shinging our light for Jesus Christ with others.
We invite you to explore our web site. Check out the navigation bar at the top of the screen with the different categories such as the calendar and the various leaders and ministries.
Epworth Worship & Activities:
Summer worship schedule: 9:30 am worship and 11 am "small groups" at Epworth UMC (see below).
Fall worship schedule begins Sunday, Sept. 12: Worship 9:15 am and 11 am Sunday School 9:15am
Aug. 31, Tues - 7pm - CHEERS youth planning session - make plans for the coming year and volunteer to help the youth program.
Sept. 15- Video Ministry Team Planning Session - 7pm - if you want to learn how to shoot and edit video and help produce the next church video, please join us. Contact: Rev. Kim Hall
Sept. 19, Jessop Fall Service - 2pm at historic Jessop Methodist Church on York Road just north of Hunt Valley Mall - The chaplain of the Maryland State Fireman's Association will provide the message. Epworth's Joe Ayala will provide the music. Refreshments will be served. Historic Jessop Church is part of the charge of Epworth UMC.
Short-term bible study - begins Sept. 21 7pm - ten sessions on the study of Peter, whom Jesus called "The Rock" - will be offered by Pastor Kim.
Coming up!!! - Mission Trip Dinner and Presentation in Fellowship Hall. Come celebrate the intergenerational mission trip to the Bahamas led by Pastor Bill Jones. Enjoy true Bahamian delicacies and view a presentation of the work the team did on the mission trip.
Young Adults and Epworth Everybody Else (E3)
If you’re post-high school to 35ish, you're a "Young Adult" and Epworth has a wonderful group for you (contact Rev. Bill Jones). If you are an active adult over the age of 35, Epworth has another group for you - Epworth Everybody Else (contact Zoe Burger). Both groups are focused on bringing church members together for fellowship and outreach monthly...often together. All are welcome. Coming up:
* Saturday, October 16, 1 pm — A trip to Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre near Lancaster, PA, to see Joseph, the Biblical story: CLICK HERE for more information. See Carolyn Shupert.
Ministry Opportunities
If you are looking for ways to serve or provide ministry, there are many opportunities at Epworth UMC:
Altar Hoppers - This ministry is designed for those who like to help and have an interest in working with the team in preparing Epworth's sanctuary for worship. Some of the duties include decorating the altar table and sanctuary with paraments and other visual displays for worship and setting up for Communion.
Church Office Helpers - The church office is looking for anyone willing to provide assistance in helping to fold weekly worship bulletins and occasional help with special mailings.
Coffee Hour Helper - The fellowship time between services throughout the year is an important part of our church life to allow our whole church family -- from both the 9:15 and 11 am congregations -- to mix and mingle and linger a few minutes before or after worship. We are looking for a volunteer to prepare and/or coordinate the light refreshments. Contact Pat Patrick by e-mail at dpatrick@capid.net.
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