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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

Ten Big Stories of 2011

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.

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SAD/HAPPY NEWS: Rev. Jenny has accepted a new appointment to be the pastor of Ashton UMC beginning July 1, 2012. While we are thrilled for her and this affirmation of her pastoral gifts, we will miss her immensely at BUMC. The SPRC & Rev. Ron are working with the Bishop and Cabinet on the appointment of Jenny's successor. We'll keep you posted.

THE GIANTS WON the BUMC Souper Bowl of Caring in the cans department (128-113) but the Patriots cashed in on the donations contest ($158-$69). The real winner was Bethesda HELP. Hats off to Chris Warrington for his spot-on Fox football postlude that lifted our sad spirits following Rev. Jenny's announcement!

THE BREATH OF
THE SOUL by Joan Chittister, is the book Rev. Ron mentioned in his sermon on Sunday, February 5th that many of you have asked about. Click here to find out more about this extraordinary little book that calls us to a deeper prayer life.

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 thru March 18th.

Sunday, February 12^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