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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 all year long at BUMC. Come experience for yourself how we celebrate Christmas in a big way! (see below) 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

Youth ROCK OUT in OC!

The BUMC youth joined with over 6000 youth from churches all over the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference for the ROCK RETREAT this past weekend. Steve Fitzhugh (former Denver Bronco) was the speaker and Nicole C. Mullen provided music for this high energy event.

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THE LOAVES & FISHES CHILI COOKOFF WAS AWESOME! Thanks to everyone who made chili, cornbread, and desserts for our meal this past Saturday. The patients, families, and staff over at Walter Reed loved it and you can check out pics on our Facebook page. Want to learn more about L & F? Click here.

ON STATE OF THE CHURCH SUNDAY we celebrated the Top Ten Stories of 2011 and looked at five our priorities for 2012. Worshipers had a chance to share where they had seen God at work in and through the ministries of BUMC.

MUSIC 101 is an 8-week class being offered by our Music Director, David Fanning, to help people learn the basics of reading music. Bring a brown bag lunch and join him on Sundays at 12:15 p.m. in the Choir Room beginning January 29th.

HATS (HELMETS) OFF TO NICK PLATAIS, a sophomore goalie at Gonzaga High School who was named the MVP of the Purple Puck Tournament in late December. Nick stopped 24 of 25 shots in the championship game!

Sunday, January 29^th
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 Woship