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So if I your Lord and Teacher have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one anothers feet. -- John 13:14

A Thinking Faith and Caring HeartsAt BUMC we encourage people to dig deep into the Bible, ask honest questions, look after one another in love, and engage their faith with both head and heart. >> More

Creative. Alive. Inspiring. Grounded. (Even Fun). These are words that people use to describe worship at BUMC. With two creative morning services, relevant preaching and a range of musical styles, vibrant worship sets the tone for all that we do. More

We Love to See the Smiles!Story times in worship, Sunday School classes, the best Vacation Bible School in the area, musical groups, and hands-on serving are only some of the ways that children grow in faith here. >> More

At BUMC, Youth Are NOT the Church of Tomorrow.Instead, they’re a very visible part of the church TODAY. Youth regularly help lead worship, hang out and learn together, and set an example that inspires and challenges all of us. >> More

Young Adults Call BUMC Home, Too.Whether it's a getting together in Bethesda for Theology on Tap, or a work day with Habitat for Humanity, YA.com (our young adult ministry) meets for fun, service, and faith-filled conversation. >> More

The Church Regularly Leaves the BuildingWe have a mission statement "Wash More Feet" that reminds us daily that following Christ makes us servants of others. Hands-on mission opportunities abound for children, youth and adults. >> More

Kim Hill Leads Worship
with Passion & Praise

8300 Old Georgetown Road + Bethesda MD 20814 + 301.652.2990

CAPITAL CARILLON WILL BE IN CONCERT this Sunday night, May 20th, at 7:00 p.m. as part of our Concerts on the Corner series. Come enjoy the music of the DC area's premier Handbell ensemble along with our own Bethesda Bells (pictured).

KIM HILL LED OUR WORSHIP at BUMC on Mother's Day and made us laugh and cry with her powerful witness and music. Check out Kim's website to learn more about her ministry and a limited number of CDs remain for sale ($15).

COME FLY HIGH WITH US at our Vacation Bible School July 30th thru August 3rd from 9:00 a.m. - Noon each day. You can register now so you don't miss this week of incredible fun and joy learning about how all things are possible with God (185 kids have signed up in the first week!). Contact Amee if you have questions.

THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA CONCERT filled the Sanctuary with the music of Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland and "An American Mass" on April 29th. If you missed or were mesmerized by it, you can purchase a CD and take it home with you for just $20. Check out the pix on our Facebook page

SEND A SMILE (or two or four) and be part of the new Church Directory. If you didn't have your picture taken but still want to be included, send a digital picture of you or your family to Holly Pannullo.

Sunday, May 20^th
Graduate Recognition Sunday
8:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship
9:45 a.m. Koinonia Cafe
9:50 a.m. Sunday School
10:40 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
6:30 p.m. UMYF