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General Conference Responses – Laity Letter for Signatures

April 10, 2019 – May 25, 2019

As we continue to learn more about the impacts of General Conference and formulate responses, please consider signing this letter, written by laity members of UM churches in the Baltimore-Washington Conference. The letter expresses strong support for full inclusion LGBTQ+ persons in the church, including those following callings to marriage and ordination. Add your voice, […]

Holy Week at SSUMC – Events and Sign up

April 14, 2019 – April 21, 2019

Plan to come mark the events of Holy Week with us! Looking for ways to help? Sign up here! Palm/Passion Services of Word and Song – April 14 9:30 Contemporary (DT Chapel) // 11am Traditional (DT Sanctuary) Holy Thursday – April 18 6:30pm Meal (DT Fellowship Hall) // 7:30pm Service (DT Chapel) Good Friday – […]

Young Adult Hike

April 28, 2019

Join your friends in their 20s and 30s for some outdoor time at Sugarloaf Mountain, about a 35 minute drive up I-270. Hikers will leave after the 11am service. Yes, hiking clothes ARE acceptable worship attire! Trail options friendly for kids and dogs! Sugarloaf Winery might provide a nice stop for snacks and chats on […]

Silent Auction Fundraiser and Potluck

May 5, 2019

Come and bid on great finds, crafts, baked goods, tickets to fun events, and the gifts and talents of our generous congregation. Proceeds benefit youth mission and Volunteers in Mission trips! Bring a dish to share! (You’re welcome even if you forget a dish!)

Paint Night Fundraiser

May 17, 2019
7pm-9:30pm

Come make some art with your SSUMC friends as we follow along with an instructor to paint a scene! Total cost is $30/person. We’ll have some snacks and sodas, but are not providing dinner fare. Funds raised will go towards summer fellowship activities! Register online!

A Reconciling Congregation

We are a community where believers, seekers and doubters of every race, ethnicity, age, ability, socioeconomic status, gender identity and sexual orientation are valued as beloved children of God. All are welcome here. More information »