8900 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Sunday Worship 11:00 AM, (301) 587-1215
Part of the Silver Spring Cooperative Parish with
Marvin Memorial United Methodist Church
Marie M. Matthews
Director of Christian Education
Marie has been the Director of Christian Education at Woodside since May 2001 where she coordinates, guides and strengthens the Christian education programs. She has over ten years of experience in Christian education and youth ministry. In addition to her work at Woodside, Marie is also a certified lay speaker and she taught the first Youth Lay Speaking Class for the Washington West District. Marie is a member of the Curriculum Development team for Cokesbury at the United Methodist Publishing House. She also serves as the Co-President of the Baltimore-Washington Chapter of the Christian Educators Fellowships of the United Methodist Church, a member association for persons in the United Methodist Church who have responsibility for Christian education.
Marie is passionate about the spiritual growth and Christian development of children and youth, stating that “children and youth are my property”. Marie’s responsibilities at Woodside also include her helping Rev. Cornwell in leading worship, serving in diverse roles as liturgist, scripture reader, assisting with baptisms and communion, quarterly preaching and children’s sermons every Sunday. She also visits the sick and shut-in – and loves doing so! And if that weren’t enough, Marie attends Wesley Theological Seminary specializing in Christian Education and Youth Ministry. Marie is married with three children and two grandchildren, and thanks God everyday for her husband who encourages her and supports her in her ministry.
Email Marie: mmat...@silverspringumcp.org (click for full email)