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Faith Connections and Damascus Help are asking our support of the Holiday Giving Project for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays for the Damascus area. This normally includes a holiday meal for...
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; I Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10
Fourth Sunday of Easter – April 13, 2008
The news this week from El Dorado,...
Damascus United Methodist Church is part of the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church
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Pleasant Plains Preschool
9700 New Church Street
Damascus, Maryland 20872
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Phone: 301-253-9798
Founded in 1992, Pleasant Plains Preschool is...
Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Genesis 12:1-9; Psalm 33:1-12; Romans 4:13-25; Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – June 8, 2008
In these last few months I...
Damascus United Methodist Church
Lenten Devotional - 2009
Download the pdf of the Lenten Devotional here.
Sermon by Stephen Ricketts
Damascus United Methodist Church
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38
Second Sunday in Lent - March 8, 2009
Our story today begins...
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Colossians 3:1-4; Matthew 28:1-10
Easter Sunday – March 23, 2008
HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN...
This page is a collection of useful administrative information for Damascus Church.
How to Reserve a Room
Forms & Downloads
Office Phone Directory
Office Hours
Beacon Deadlines
Finance Committee
Our Finances in August & September
Have You Considered e-giving
Capital Asset Replacement Fund
Giving via Credit or Debit Cards
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir leads worship at the 11 a.m. service every Sunday during the year, singing anthems in varied styles. All are welcome to join this primarily adult ensemble. Music and...
Here is a complete List of Adult Sunday School Classes for 2009-2010.
Disciple Ship Voyage Sunday School Class
Is that John, the Apostle, right there at Tom & Ray's?
What would you do if you...
Based on other churches establishing a scrapbooking group, DUMC formed its own group in June of 2006. This group meets once a month to work on personal family albums, share ideas, and share...
Regular Activities
United Methodist Women
United Methodist Men
Young At Heart
Ministry to Elders
Adults Needed for Tour Planning Team
We need adults and parents to be on the 2008 tour planning team. We are going to England and we need help with fundraising, concert confirmations, planning, and...
Sermon by Rev. Alan Rudnick
Damascus United Methodist Church
Jeremiah 29:11-14a
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – November 11, 2007
I want to first thank the congregation for the wonderful...
Sermon by Frances W. Stewart
Friendship and Damascus United Methodist Churches
Exodus 32:1-14; Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23; Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14
Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost –...
Sermons by High School Students
Damascus United Methodist Church
Jeremiah 23:1-6; Luke 1:68-79; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43
Christ the King - Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost – November...
Our Fall One Day Women's Retreat
will be held on
Saturday, November 10 from 8:30-3:30
in the Great Hall at DUMC.
Our Theme this year is Seeking Growth.
All women of the parish are invited to...
The Damascus United Methodist Church members were responsible for helping the Asbury Home Guild again this year. During December, 2007, we collected 249 gifts for the Wilson Health Care Center and...
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
II Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; II Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9
Transfiguration Sunday - February 22, 2009
Today we celebrate a major...
Please remember to help out our Charles Wesley Singers by volunteering on your assigned Sunday which will be shown in the weekly Beaconettes or the Beacon (starting next week). If your family is...
Joshua and Paul
It was an ordinary occurrence, except I thought there would be one technician, rather than two. Peggy had arranged for a Comcast repair visit and I was at home for the three hour...
The A-V Ministry Team provides audio and visual support for worship services, meetings, presentations, and other activities.
The Living Nativity and lighting support for the Living Christmas Tree...
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Churches
Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37
First Sunday of Advent - November 30, 2008
The news Wednesday...
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; I Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2:13-22
Third Sunday in Lent - March 15, 2009
The Gospel lesson for this day...
The Baltimore-Washington Conference has Scholarships for the academic year 2008-2009.
The Application and Information are available here.
The ABSOLUTE deadline is April 14!!!
Click [ .pdf here] for more information.
The monthly "Beacon" is normally published on the first Sunday of each month.
The deadline is approximately 10 days BEFORE the first Sunday of a month.
On occasion, the Beacon may be published...
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Sermon by Stephen Ricketts
Damascus United Methodist Church
Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12
Second Sunday of Advent – December 9, 2007
If the first Sunday of...
What Does It Take to Become a Stephen Minister?
(And What Do You Receive in Return?)
Okay, admit it. Stephen Ministry has crossed your mind a few times. You might even have picked up a brochure...
Sermon by Stephen Ricketts
Damascus United Methodist Church
Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17
Baptism of the Lord – January 13, 2008
I was raised in a Baptist Church and...
We still have a few months not taken for decorations and cakes - November, December and January. The Bash begins with a Mexican dinner at 6:00 p.m. on January 18th.
April 30 from 1 - 7pm
in the DUMC Dining Hall
While walk-ins are always welcome,
if you can plan ahead and schedule a time it should reduce your waiting time.
Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to make your...
The Board of Child Care is an outreach ministry of the Baltimore-Washington Conference that serves children and families who require physical, behavioral and social support. Through residential and...
Come enjoy Breakfast with Santa in our Great Hall on December 8th from 9:00-11:00am.
Continental breakfast will be served along with crafts, holiday gift shopping and a visit from Santa.
The cost...
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12
Feast of Epiphany - January 6, 2008
How would it be, if three...
Sermon by Brad Turner-Little
Damascus United Methodist Church
1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41
Fourth Sunday in Lent – March 2, 2008
Good morning all. Friday night,...
This page will have updates from the Building On The Cross building committee.
November 3, 2007 - LATEST Concept Drawings here
Sermon by Rev. Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Jeremiah 8:18-9:1; Psalm 79:1-9; I Timothy 2:1-7 Luke 16:1-13
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost – September 23, 2007
The...
On September 23, we inaugurated the theme for this year Called to Do Justly. Using the following definition for “God’s justice” in our lives as Christians, we addressed the need for every...
Sermon by Stephen Ricketts
Damascus United Methodist Church
Jeremiah 18:1-11; Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; Philemon 1-25; Luke 14:25-33
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost – September 9, 2007
The little...
Sermon by Cindy Fulton
Damascus United Methodist Church
Isaiah 55:1-2, 10-11; I Corinthians 12:4-11; John 4:7-14
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost – September 30, 2007
Good Morning - yes it is...
There will be Always be a Need… .
Our church is in great need of continuing to build capital assets for replacement of equipment, building repair, and ongoing maintenance. This is particularly...
Cathy is currently serving as our part-time Youth, Young Adult & Family Life Coordinator. She is responsible for planning and scheduling a variety of activities and events. Her children are...
The Charles Wesley Singers lead worship at the 8:15 a.m. service throughout the entire year, singing anthems in varied styles. Music and vocal skills are taught in the context of rehearsals.
At the...
Girl Choristers
The Girl Choristers meet weekly throughout the school year for rehearsals, and sing in worship several times during the year.
Membership: Grades 3rd to 7th
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 5...
Sermon by Stephen Ricketts
Damascus United Methodist Church
Genesis 21:8-21; Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17; Romans 6:1b-11; Matthew 10:24-39
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost – June 22, 2008
I do not know...
Sermon by Polly Edmonds Baldridge
Damascus United Methodist Church
Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; Psalm 51:1-17 2; Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Ash Wednesday – February 6, 2008
It is...
Premiere Party
Friday, September 28
What began as a dream for a daughter and dad has finally become a reality. Polly Edmonds Baldridge and Walter G. Edmonds are proud to announce the release of...
It is time to think about Christmas gift giving for some of the residents in the Wilson Health Care Center and in the Kindley Building at the Asbury Home sponsored by the Asbury Guild.
Many of...
Please be at the church by 7:20 p.m. for choir rehearsal.
October 2009 Article: “Faith and dialogue can lead to peace”
Recently, the Catholic News Service reported on an international congress held in Krakow, Poland in September. The report stated...
This was the title of an article in the January 7th edition of the UM Connection, the bi-weekly periodical of the Baltimore Annual Conference. Here are excerpts from the article:
“While there are...
With fall, the end of summer in sight, and Labor Day just ahead, here are some thoughts from the UM Connection on “Charting a New Course.”
“Appreciative Inquiry is a process that allows...
Critical Thinking
One of the things your Church & Society Committee has talked about frequently is the need for each of us to cultivate the ability to Think Critically. In an age where we are...
A Prayer from the Methodist Federation for Social Action
We pray that the Holy Spirit
will teach us how to love.
We pray to be filled with the love of Christ and the spirit of his peace.
We pray...
“The Cry of the Needy”
When we gather together for our Communion Service, we sometimes read a prayer that contains the following lines:
“Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you...
(The answer to last week’s – “Who said this?” question is – Mahatma Gandhi. Did you get it right?)
Faith Connections and Damascus Help are asking for support of the Holiday Giving Project for Thanksgiving and Christmas 2009. For details, click here.
The Advent Workshop is scheduled for...
Cindy has a degree in Communications Disorders and Elementary Education and has worked with children in some capacity for the past 30 years. She has been involved in Christian Education since 1984...
College/Young Adult Progressive Dinner: Meet for Collegium Choir practice 5:00 p.m. and proceed to host homes at 5:45 p.m.
Damascus Help
Holiday Baskets
Breakfast With Santa - December 8
For over 15 years, our Confirmation program has been a moving force in the spiritual development of our youth! Students join their friends in discovering and experiencing what faith is all...
Damascus United Methodist Church
9700 New Church Street
Damascus, MD 20872
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Everything has a CORE.
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This fall we are starting small groups (3-8 youth) that meet weekly with an adult leader. Weekly...
Damascus United Methodist Church, as part of the body of Christ, strives to be God's channel of expression in our Damascus neighborhood and in our global community. We are from diverse religious...
Damascus HELP provides assistance to needy persons and families in our area in the form of emergency food, holiday food baskets and gifts, transportation, furniture and emergency financial...
Disciple – Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study – Daily Readings
Lesson 1 – The Biblical Word
Day 1
Hold the Bible in your hands, remembering that it is many books by many writers who...
Brochures for the Fall Retreat are out. Don’t miss out on this awesome event Nov. 9th – 11th. We need some adults to prepare meals (Contact Gene Hosimer) and adults to provide transportation...
Disciple Ship Voyage
Adult Sunday School Class
Kicks off Fall Season with a Continental Breakfast Social!
Sunday, September 9th the Disciple Ship Voyage Adult Sunday School Class will meet in...
Sermon by Karalee C. Turner-Little
Damascus United Methodist Church
Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21
Fourth Sunday in Lent - March 22, 2009
Well, we are...
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42
Third Sunday in Lent – February 24, 2008
St. Paul’s book to the Romans has...
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This page contains information and announcements from the Earth Stewards group.
Our Mission Statement
“We are a caring, faithful Christian group of friends committed to educating our church and...
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The Evangelical...
Church & Society Committee
“Alone we can do very little, together we can do so much.”
Last week, when we outlined some of the things that SS Classes were doing as a result of the Lenten...
Sermon by Stephen Ricketts
Damascus United Methodist Churches
Judges 4:3-7; Psalm 123; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30
Twenty-seventh Sunday after Pentecost - November 16, 2008
The...
Just a quick "heads up." Ecumenical Advocacy Days for 2008 has been set for March 7-10 and will be held at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center. This year's theme is: 2008: Claiming a Vision of True...
Sermon by Stephen Ricketts
Damascus United Methodist Church
Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11
Baptism of the Lord - January 11, 2009
I have a question for you: “What do you...
If you would like more information please call the Preschool Office at 301-253-9798.
The Equity Emporium is a Fair Trade Gift Shop-
and an outreach ministry of
Damascus United Methodist Church
Is having a Fun Fall Fling!!
We will be open on Saturday, November 14, 2009
from 10:00...
The Evangelism Committee's mission is to spread the Good New of Jesus Christ.
New Member Classes - October 18, 25, and November 1, 2009
Damascus United Methodist Church’s
Great Hall
Saturday, November 17th
From 12:00noon – 5:00pm
Admire beautiful crafts from around the world for purchase!
Enjoy tasting coffee from Nicaragua,...
As we have been reminded through the teachings of Covenant Discipleship from our spiritual founder and mentor John Wesley, we are to practice works of piety and works of mercy on a daily basis....
Sunday, November 4
Discover nature and celebrate its restorative benefits for your minds and spirits!
The Earth Stewards invite you to join the Marshalls and the Hechts for a hike at Black Hills...
Advent Worshop
November 29, 2009 in the Great Hall
Crafts will be made from 1:15 to 3:00 pm
Please bring a plate of cookies to share!
Please contact Lynn Najaka at (301)368-3331 or Wendy...
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1, 4-9; I Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23
Third Sunday after Epiphany – January 27, 2008
It was June of...
Sermon by Stephen Ricketts
Damascus United Methodist Church
Genesis 28:10-19a; Psalm 139; Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost – July 20, 2008
Over the past...
this is only for trial for today - no real information is here.
Sermon by Steve Lambert
Damascus United Methodist Church
II Samuel 11:26-12:13a; Eph. 4:1-16; John 6:24-35
Ninth Sunday After Pentecost – August 2, 2009
The story is told of a young person –...
Here are several forms that can be downloaded
Room Reservation Form
Change of Address Form
Credit/Debit Card Giving Form
E-Giving Form
Infant/Child Baptism Form
Disbursement Request Form
Youth...
Freed To Leave The Comfortable Pew
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14, Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62
Fifth Sunday after...
How's Your Vision?
Not your eyesight, your view of the possibilities for the future here at DUMC!
The recently formed Long Range Steering (LRS) committee is in the process of developing a vision...
The Global Praise Emmersion has been Canceled. We hope to reschedule it for a future date.
Opening Congregations to
the Worship Gifts of All Nations
e•mer•sion (e-mûrzhn, -shn) n. The act of...
Sermon by College Students
Damascus United Methodist Church
Isaiah 63:7-9; Psalm 148; Hebrews 2:10-18; Matthew 2:13-23
Sunday after Christmas Day – December 30, 2007
Debbie Ricketts
Good...
Sermon by Stephen Ricketts
Damascus United Methodist Church
Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 105; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost – August 31, 2008
I would like to begin...
Celebrating Our New Harpsichord
Sunday, October 28, 2007 at 7 p.m.
Please join distinguished soloists and members of the Chancel Choir for an evening of music designed to celebrate Damascus UMC's...
Damascus United Methodist Church
Music Ministry presents
Gone Baroque Concert
and
Coffee House
Sunday, May 18, 7:00 pm
Handel
The King Shall Rejoice Coronation Anthem
Bach
Lobet den Herrn...
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18; Psalm 149; Ephesians 1:11-23; Luke 6:20-31
All Saints Sunday - Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost – November 4,...
Damascus Humanity Trip is scheduled for July 5-10, 2009. Registration information is included below:
The $135 fee will be paid by the church!
Adult form
Youth form
Safety Video
The Habitat for...
Inspiration Ringers
A training ensemble for young handbell ringers, the Inspiration Ringers perform several times a year in worship. Rehearsals include instruction in handbell technique, music...
About Harwood House …
Purpose: to provide a Damascus United Methodist Church outreach ministry to the broad community.
Objective: To use net proceeds to support a worthy Christian ministry; for...
Through the e-Giving program you can elect to submit your offering to the church electronically. We have two options: bi-weekly or monthly. The funds will be deducted from your checking or savings...
Damascus United Methodist Church holds a Healing Service on the third Sunday of every month from August to May (unless it conflicts with a major event at the church)
The service begins at...
Sermon by Stephen Ricketts
Damascus United Methodist Church
Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Colossians 3:1-4; Matthew 28:1-10
Easter Sunday – March 23, 2008
Christ is Risen! He is Risen...
20th Annual
Help the Homeless Walkathon
Saturday, November 17, 2007
The National Mall
Mark your calendars! The Fannie Mae Help The Homeless Walkathon will take place on November 17th in the...
Sermon by Frances Waldren Stewart
Damascus United Methodist Church
Isaiah 35:1-10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11
Third Sunday of Advent - December 16, 2007
Joy to the World, the Lord is Come,...
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25
Fourth Sunday of Advent – December 23, 2007
A rather new...
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12
Epiphany Sunday - January 4, 2009
An ancient Chinese proverb...
Damascus United Methodist Church is proud of its long service to the area. The church traces its roots back to 1822 and our founder Benjamin Benton. Some of Mr. Benton's descendants still attend...
Damascus United Methodist Church offers the sacrament of Holy Communion every Wednesday at 12:00 noon in the church sanctuary. The point of contact is Linda Motter.
Holy Communion is also offered...
Christ is All to Me
Dear members and friends of Damascus-Friendship Parish,
As I have been treasuring the readings and prayers from our Lenten Devotional Booklet, I have only been deepened by the...
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Days Inn
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Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67; Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost – July 6, 2008
It was the...
Sermon by Stephen Ricketts
Damascus United Methodist Church
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11
First Sunday in Lent – February 10, 2008
Lent is a season of...
Sermon by Harry C. Cole
Damascus United Methodist Church
Isaiah 49:8-16a; Psalm 124; Ephesians 1:15-23; John 15:9-13
Ascension Sunday - May 24, 2009
Those of you who are liturgically sensitive...
As we continue to seek to act as good stewards of God’s creation, and as people who care about the poor and needy in the world, it is important to note the content of a speech given by Yvo de...
Church & Society Committee
Items of Importance
The General Board of Church & Society for the United Methodist Church is one of many partners in the Christian Peace Witness that will be...
Sermon by Mickey Cochran
Damascus United Methodist Church
Isaiah 65:17-25; Luke 21:5-19
Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost – November 18, 2007
It’s amazing, it’s simply amazing that I...
Rev. Alan Rudnick, M. Div.
Damascus United Methodist church
Luke 13:1-10
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost – September 16, 2007
When I was a child, I loved parties. I mean, your friends are...
Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Isaiah 49:8-16a; Psalm 131; I Corinthians 4:1-5; Matthew 6:24-34
Second Sunday after Pentecost – May 25, 2008
“The cemetery once was guarded...
Jane first came to DUMC as a parent of one of our “Cherub” singers back in 1986. After volunteering in the church office, she was then hired as a part-time employee in October, 1989, and...
Jane first came to DUMC as a parent of one of our “Cherub” singers back in 1986. After volunteering in the office, she was then hired as a part-time employee in October, 1989, and full-time in...
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During the 11am worship service on Sunday mornings, children are welcome to attend our Junior Church service held in the Great Hall. The children are invited to leave the 11am service at...
Through the Kairos program, a DUMC delegation travels each year to Nicaragua to learn and experience realities that are very different from our own. Delegation members will explore issues...
The next Kairos Mission trip to Nicaragua has been scheduled for July 18th through July 27th, 2008. The delegation will fly into the capital city of Managua and spend the first few days at the...
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Churches
Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17; 1 Thess. 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost - Reformation Sunday...
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 111; I Corinthians 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany - January 25, 2009
It was my second...
Children in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade and their parents are invited to join our Learning about Communion Classes held during Lent each year. The classes comprise five one-hour sessions, and...
The curriculum for our Learning About Communion Classes is available for use by any church.
The files for each session are shown here:
Lesson Plans
Lesson One
Bible Verses for Lesson...
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost – September 21,...
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Churches
Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25; Psalm 78:1-7; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13
Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost - November 9,...
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Welcome to the
Lectionary Sunday School Class
Every week we gather to study next week’s lectionary lessons
so we are better prepared to engage in worship in the...
This page has several resources for studying the lectionary.
Vanderbilt has a great site that contains the Lectionary text through 2009. Click here to visit their site.
An Anglican site that has...
Christ Calls Us to Do Justly
The Christian Response to Poverty
We will begin our Lenten Study on Sunday, February 10 in the Sanctuary during the 9:30 Sunday School Hour.
Individual Adult and...
Lenten Project Begins February 10, 2008
Good friends, if you are reading this at the 8:15 AM service, then there is an important question we want to ask. Are you planning to attend the study on the...
Sermon by Stephen Ricketts
Damascus United Methodist Church
Luke 1:26-33; 2:1-20
Christmas Eve - December 24, 2008
Tonight we have heard a word from God - a word in scripture - a word in song - a...
Linda Motter is a certified candidate in process of becoming an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church. She is a part-time student at Wesley Theological Seminary and hopes to graduate with...
Lisa and her family joined the church in 2000. Her husband Doug is a Stephen Minister, member of the Earth Stewards Committee, and organizes the lawn cutting schedule for the church grounds for the...
A Living Christmas Tree
An Evening of Carols with Chorus and Crchestra
December 27 & 28, 2009
Come join us and invite your friends and neighbors for this wonderful Damascus UMC Christmas...
A Living Christmas Tree
An evening of carols with chorus and orchestra
Presented by
Damascus United Methodist Church
9700 New Church Street
Intersection of Rt. 108 and Rt. 124
Damascus,...
Living Nativity
Featuring Live Animals and Actors
Two Performances - 6:30 & 7:30
In the Damascus Church Courtyard
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
II Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Luke 1:46b-55; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38
Fourth Sunday of Advent - December 21, 2008
There are many things...
Messy Christianity
Sermon by Rev. Alan Rudnick, M. Div.
Damascus United Methodist Church
Luke 12:49-56
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost – August 19, 2007
In a difficult passage today, Jesus...
Mickey has been a member at Damascus for over seven years and has served on the Board of Trustees and the Building Committee, in addition to being one of the main chefs for Wednesday Night Dinners...
In September 2000, the United Nations set eight achievable goals which were agreed to by the United States and 188 other countries. Here is a list of the eight goals:
Dramatically reduce extreme...
Ministry Moments and Moments in Ministry
Sermon by Rev. Alan Rudnick, M. Div
Damascus United Methodist Church
Luke 10:1:11, 16-20
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost – July 8, 2007
In ministry, there...
Damascus Church has begun a new ministry emphasis - Ministry to Elders led by Mickey Cochran
Introducing Mickey Cochran
The Evangelism Committee is offering a three-week course entitled Caring for Inactive Members: How to Make God’s House a Home.
Classes will be held on Monday evenings, October 1, 8 and 15th from...
Announcements
KAIROS Information - Learn more about our relationship with Nicaragua
Habitat 2009 - Information on Habitat 2009
CHANGE the World Through MISSIONS!
Have you seen the new Missions Jingle Jars? These are the containers that are passed and dedicated along with our offering plates during both worship services...
Come join in the fun for our
Second Annual Mission Madness Coffee House and Auction
And
Enjoy the delights of coffee, live music, and an auction
to we raise funds for our DUMC Mission...
Our mission is to use our bodies to creatively interpret
scripture, prayer, song, and music
as a means of connecting to the Divine,
leading the congregation in worship,
and growing...
Living Christmas Tree December 27 & 28, 2009
Sermon by Mickey Cochran
Damascus United Methodist Church
Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17; John 3:1-17
Second Sunday in Lent – February 17, 2008
Well, it is the 2nd Sunday of...
A personal story of healing by Ethel Ashe-Frear was recently published in It Happened by Design - A series of God-incidence stories collected by Kathie Thomas. Her story speaks about how she used...
Dates set for
New Member Classes Fall Classes 2009
October 18, 25, and November 1
New Members will be received on November 8 at both the 8:15 and 11:00 am worship services.
The following topics...
New United Methodist Social Creed
At the recently concluded General Conference of the UMC, a proposed new social creed was adopted as a “companion litany,” leaving the current creed in place...
Caring ministry at Damascus/Friendship UMC is expanding, as three members completed their training in February 2009.
The 50 hours of Stephen Ministry training is broken down into twenty 2 ½ -hour...
Mark Your Calendars!
UMYFO Meeting
Thursday, October 11th at 6:30pm
UMYFO representatives and committees chairs are needed to meet and discuss the Fall Retreat, activities, and fundraising on...
Sermon by Rick Barr
Damascus United Methodist Churches
Exodus 33:12-23; Psalm 99; I Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22
Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost - Laity Sunday - October 19,...
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 11:1-11
Palm Sunday - April 5, 2009
When I was a youth I remember...
The membership and friends of DUMC have given generously over the years and deserve flexible and convenient options to make such gifts. For that reason, the Finance Committee has worked diligently...
We have a lovely nursery available to care for children ages 2 and under during both worship services and the Sunday School hour on Sunday mornings. Two trained staff members are on duty. Parents...
The office is open Monday - Thursdays, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. On Friday, we open at 9:00 am, usually close for lunch (approx. 12 - 1 pm) and then close for the day at 4:00 pm....
One in Christ Jesus
Sermon by Stephen Ricketts
Damascus United Methodist Church
I Kings 19:1-15a; Psalm 42; Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 8:26-39
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – June 24, 2007
On...
Date
Start Time
End Time
Facility
12/19/2008
9:00:00 PM
10:30:00 PM
Gym #1
12/26/2008
9:00:00 PM
10:30:00 PM
Gym #1
1/2/2009
9:00:00 PM
10:30:00 PM
Gym #1
1/9/2009
9:00:00 PM
10:30:00...
Sermon by Stephen Ricketts
Damascus United Methodist Church
Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4; I John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48
Third Sunday of Easter - April 26, 2009
The title for today’s sermon may sound...
The Academy of Saint Cecilia Youth Orchestra
Adult Ministries
Asbury Guild
AV Ministry
The Board of Child Care
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Our God in Heaven Who Is A Lot Like David’s Gran’ma
Sermon by Mickey Cochran
Damascus United Methodist Church
Hosea 1:2-10; Psalm 85; Colossians 2:6-19; Luke 11:1-13
Ninth Sunday after...
Damascus United Methodist Church, as part of the body of Christ, strives to be God's channel of expression in our Damascus neighborhood and in our global community. We are from diverse religious...
One of the most important Care Giving Ministries in the Damascus / Friendship Parish is Stephen Ministry. This ministry serves the need for one-on-one lay care for those inside and outside the...
Called to Be a Community of Stewards. We have been encouraging each other to see tithing as the sister to regular worship with the Body of Christ, loving service to friend and stranger, and...
“Take Two,” Karen Kingsbury Keeps
Laurie in our Hearts
New to me is the Christian writer Karen Kingsbury, who has been acknowledged as a New York Times bestselling author. In her most recent...
Sermon by Stephen Ricketts
Damascus United Methodist Church
Hosea 11:1-11; Psalm 107:1-9, 43; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost – August 5, 2007
Over the past...
Pleasant Plains Preschool
9700 New Church Street
Damascus, Maryland 20872
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Founded in 1992, Pleasant Plains Preschool is...
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Exodus 12:1-14; Psalm 149; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost – September 7, 2008
Labeling is both...
Prayer Requests
We invite you to write any prayer requests on the prayer cards located in the church pews.
Prayer cards can then be placed in the prayer box in the church Narthex (entrance of...
The Prayer Shawl Ministry is a creative way to combine the care and love of knitting and/or crocheting with prayer and caring that reaches out to people in need of comfort.
The shawls are used as a...
October 21: Laity Sunday
Ted Constantinides at DUMC
October 28: Reformation Sunday
Pastor Stephen Ricketts at DUMC
Pastor Frances Stewart at FUMC
November 4: All Saints Sunday
Pastor Walt...
Our Puppet Ministry has begun for 2009-2010, and we welcome new puppeteers at any time!
We have two groups that are as follows:
The Colorful Hands of Jesus -
for children 3rd - 6th grade,
meeting...
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Matthew 21:1-11; Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Philippians 2:5-11
Palm Sunday – March 16, 2008
In the familiar musical, Hello Dolly, there...
Remember Which Chair to Sit In
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Jeremiah 2:4-13; Psalm 81:1, 10-16; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14
Fourteenth Sunday after...
After the Wednesday night dinner on October 17th, 50 people from DUMC joined with over 38,800,000 individuals from 110 countries around the world to declare that it was time to put into action a...
Rev. Frances Stewart is a local pastor in the United Methodist Church and is our principal Pastor for the women’s ministry at Damascus UMC. She is a full-time local pastor who serves Friendship...
Rev. Tom Kaylor is an retired elder in the United Methodist Church and serves part-time as the Pastor of Evangelism. He began his service with Damascus Church in December 2004.
After over four...
The Rev. Walter G. Edmonds is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and serves as our Senior Pastor.
With an extensive musical and ministerial background, he directs several choirs here...
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
I Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14; Eph. 5:15-20; John 6:51-58
Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost – August 16, 2009
This week, beginning last...
Scholarship Description
The Robert M. Tregoning Memorial has been established to encourage and support a deserving student in his/her quest for a higher education. The scholarship will be awarded...
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Overview
In 1996 and again in 2004, the General Conference of the United Methodist Church adopted resolutions aimed at reducing the risk of child sexual abuse in the church. As a result, each local...
Christ is All to Me and, therefore,
I am Called to Do Justly
What a joy it was last January to record a CD with my daughter! At her invitation and initiative she asked me if we could do about an...
Here are the text and audio version for the most recent sermons at Damascus.
(Some of the audio files are rather large and may take some time to download - please be patient.)
November 15,...
Have you ever wanted to go back and read an old sermon or perhaps remember one of the youth sermons from Christ the King Sunday? Well, now you can in a new book collecting many of the sermons from...
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Sermon by Stephen Ricketts
Damascus United Methodist Church
Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20
Christmas Eve – December 24, 2007
I must confess that I am not, in general, a fan...
Members:
Moderators
Admins
Sermon by Stephen Ricketts
Damascus United Methodist Church
Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-12; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33
Fifth Sunday in Lent - March 29, 2009
I have a quick question for all...
As our church family continues to grow, so does the need for people to sponsor our new members. Perhaps you have considered being a sponsor, but hesitated because you were unsure of the...
Walter G. Edmonds
Senior Pastor
The Rev. Walter G. Edmonds is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and serves as our Senior Pastor. Pastor Walt has been at Damascus Church for over 21...
Stephen joins Damascus UMC after being Interim Director of Music at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hagerstown, MD. He had previously held the position of Assistant Organist at National City Christian...
Stephen Ministers are trained lay ministers who will encourage, listen to, and pray with persons going through a difficult time. If you or someone you care about could use the care and concern of...
The Damascus and Friendship Churchs' Stephen Ministers and Stephen Leaders meet for Continuing Education on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00. They meet for Supervision on the 1st and 3rd...
Sandra Ferguson, Director of Justice Ministries for the Baltimore Washington Conference is calling on all United Methodists to once again join the campaign to stop the governor's proposal to bring...
For Children
Sunday School Classes - From mid-September through May, classes are held on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. for all ages with caring and knowledgeable teachers. Biblical understanding and...
During the Sunday School hour, the DUMC Buddy Program provides adult companions to children with special needs. An adult companion is paired with the Sunday School student, allowing the...
Fall Mission Project
Each fall, the Sunday School classes work to earn money towards helping others in need. In 2008, the children, with the help of our generous congregation, raised more than...
Sunday School KICK-OFF!!!
Come one and all and
Let the SON-shine in!!!!!!!
LOOK OUT! Sunday School is up and running!!! Our annual Sunday School Kick-Off on September 9th got things off to a...
Are you interested in new technology?
Do you want to learn more about the technology you already own?
Wish you had an expert handy to answer questions?
This is your chance to see, learn and ask!!...
Reason #10: You will learn to turn danger into opportunity
The Chinese word for crisis is made from a combination of two other characters: danger and opportunity. Every crisis, whether it is a...
The Academy of Saint Cecilia Youth Orchestra (ASCYO) is an outreach music ministry of Damascus United Methodist Church. Connecting with both youth and their families in the greater Washington, D.C....
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; I Corinthians 15:1-11; John 20:1-18
Easter Sunday – April 12, 2009
He is risen! He is risen...
Sermon by Rev. Alan Rudnick, M.Div.
Damascus United Methodist Church
Matthew 28:1-10
Easter Sunday – March 9, 2008
Christ is risen! [He is risen indeed!] That proclamation is an ancient saying...
Sermon by Steve Lambert
Damascus United Methodist Church
II Kings 5 -14; Psalm 30; I Corinthians 9: 24-27; Mark 1:40-45
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany - February 15, 2009
In a day long ago – in a...
Sermon by Rev. Alan Rudnick, M.Div.
Damascus United Methodist Church
Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 99; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9
Transfiguration Sunday – February 3, 2008
On the eve of the...
Office Staff
Jane Webb - Office Manager
Linda Stastny - Administrative Assistant
Debbie Benson - Bookkeeper
Music Staff
Rev. Walter G. Edmonds - Charles Wesley Singers / Boy Chorister...
Rev. Alan R. Rudnick, M. Div
Damascus United Methodist Church
Genesis 1:1-2-4a; Psalm 8; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20
Trinity Sunday – May 18, 2008
There comes a point in every...
Sermon by Neil Dhingra
Damascus United Methodist Church
Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 33:1-5, 15-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14
Fifth Sunday of Easter – April 20. 2008
You might be wondering why I’m...
Join us for the Three King's Celebration this evening from 6:00-8:00p.m. We'll begin with a South American Dinner, followed by the traditions of pinatas, special cakes, gifts in our shoes and...
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; I John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17
Sixth Sunday of Easter - May 17, 2009
“This is my commandment, that you love one...
Sermon by Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:5-12; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20
Third Sunday after Epiphany - January 25, 2009
We touch but once...
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Sermon by Stephen Ricketts
Damascus and Clarksburg Unted Methodist Churches
Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; I Corinthians 15:1-11; John 20:1-18
Easter Sunday - April 12, 2009
Christ is...
Sermon by Stephen Ricketts
Damascus United Methodist Church
Joel 2:23-32; Psalm 65; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14
Reformation Sunday - Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost – October 28,...
Sermon by Rev. Walter G. Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Exodus 1:8-2:10; Psalm 124; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost – August 24, 2008
“Kill all the...
Bazaar Silent Auction
Vacation Silent Auction
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Ready for a vacation getaway?
I am currently working on a “vacation” silent auction for our annual bazaar on November...
United Methodist Women News for November
CIRCLE DATES FOR November:
Monday Nov. 12
Susanna Wesley Circle
9:45 am in the dining hall
Wednesday Nov. 14
Esther JOY Circle
7:30 pm at the home...
We had a record number of dinners prepared and sold on Saturday, November 3, 2007. We sold:
710 Adult dinners
316 Carryout dinners
27 Children Dinners
for a total of 1,053 dinners sold. The...
There will be a meeting on Tuesday January 6th at 6:00p.m. in the Annex (downstairs) for all officers and adult representatives. I will be sending out a menu for sub sandwiches for this meeting. So...
Sermon by Rev. Alan Rudnick, M.Div.
Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45
Fifth Sunday in Lent – March 9, 2008
I remember the day well. I had come home from school and was...
UNITED METHODIST MEN
Men’s Communion Breakfast
All the men are invited to the United Methodist Men’s Communion Breakfast on the first Saturday of each month. We will start with Communion in...
November 2009 Circle Meetings
The Susanna Wesley Circle will meet Monday, November 9 at 10:00 am in the Dining Hall.
The Ester JOY Circle will meet Wednesday, November 11 @ 7:30 pm in the...
Upcoming Green Events:
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Glory Rock 2010
July 19 - 23, 2010
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Join us for Glory Rock 2010 as Damascus United Methodist Church is transformed into an American Idol type of...
Sermon by Walter Edmonds
Damascus United Methodist Church
Genesis 29:15-28; Psalm 105:1-11, 45b; Romans 8:26-39; Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost – July 27, 2008
On...
The office needs volunteers to help out with some light office work specifically on Tuesdays (10:00-2:00) and Wednesdays (2:00-5:00). If you can help us out (even once or twice) we would really...
Sermon by Rev. Alan R. Rudnick, M. Div
Damascus United Methodist Church
Isaiah 2:1-5 & Matthew 24:36-44
First Sunday of Advent – December 2, 2007
Now, we are officially in the season of...
In newspaper accounts, day after day, we read about conflicts between Muslims, Jews and Christians. It is easy some times to give in to the idea that nothing can be done to change the century’s...
Love in All Things
Damascus United Methodist Church, as part of the body of Christ,
strives to be God's channel of expression in our Damascus neighborhood and in our global community.
We are...
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Sermon by Stephen Ricketts
Damascus United Methodist Church
Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8
Second Sunday of Advent - December 7, 2008
In today’s lesson from...
Please read the following and see if you know who wrote these words. Then, take some time to think about these things. Which ones speak to you most strongly?
Eleven Vows:
Non-violence in thought,...
The Winter Youth Retreat is February 6-8th. Don't miss out on the excitement! Forms are available in the office and here.
Swing Wide the Gates
September 15, 2008
Dear Sister in Christ,
We are blessed to be able to offer you a special one-day retreat on Saturday, October 25, that will help you to open your hearts and...
Wednesday June 10 Menu
Smorgasbord
Salad
Dessert
In his new book, Everything Must Change, Brian McLaren quotes former President Dwight Eisenhower, the Allies military commander in Europe in World War II, as saying:
“It happens that defense is a...
Moving Message Sacred Dance Group
We welcome youth in grades 7th through 12th to become youth helpers for Vacation Bible School. A commitment is required to be attend a Youth Helper training session, as well as attending each day...
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Activities
The 2009 Summer Youth Mission Trip to New England is here
The 2008 Summer Youth Mission Trip to the West Coast Tour Blog is...
Please plan on attending this important meeting. We will be discussing some of the changes affecting the Youth Group and how this will impact upcoming events. Help plan the Birthday Bash, Winter...
The Middle School and High School Youth Progressive dinners begin at 4:45p.m. on Saturday. We will be meeting in the sanctuary.
Here are some photos from Project 242 in...
Has a different “look” as of Fall 2009!!!
Hope that makes you YOUTHS (6th -12th graders) curious enough to come join us for our little Youth Blend Café!!
It will be accompanied by...
Our Youth Sunday School Program is Changing!!!!
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