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
Announcements
Mar. 28, 2013
Holy Week Service Schedule
Mar. 28, 2013
Join us for these services and events during this Holy Week: 3/28 Maundy Thursday Service 6:30pm Potluck Dinner & Service (Woodside) 3/29 Good Friday Service of Music & Prayer 7:30pm Service (Woodside) Duruflé Requiem, Opus 9. Ecumenical Choir. Dr Nae Pearson, conducting. Mary Ann Willow, organ. Soloists: Audrey Tornblom, sop... more
Mar. 25, 2013
Arleeta's Pantry Featured in Documentary on Local Poverty
Mar. 25, 2013
Arleeta's Pantry, the parish's weekly distribution of food to hungry people in the Silver Spring community, was featured in a documentary produced by the Montgomery County Council. The 30 minute film, "The Bottom Line: The Unseen Montgomery," shows the effects in the community of poverty, which is at its highest level in two decades. It... more
Mar. 5, 2013
Spring Messenger is Here!
Mar. 5, 2013
Read the latest issue of our newsletter here. Download it now! Articles include: Along the Way by Rev. Kirkland Reynolds How Do We Love? Excerpt from State of the Church Sermon 2013 by Rev. Rachel Cornwell Healthy Change Challenge by Gwen Fortune-Blakely Discipleship, Amid the Busy-ness of Our Lives by Matt Eidson, Woodside L... more
Feb. 22, 2013
Join us for Vacation Bible School this Summer
Feb. 22, 2013
God's Backyard Bible Camp Where kids have a blast serving Jesus! Theme: It's all about SERVICE! JUNE 17 – JUNE 21, 2013 9:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. AGES: 3 YRS – 6TH GRADE Register now! Welcome to God’s Backyard Bible Camp—where kids have a blast serving Jesus! Get ready for an adventure that gets bigger a... more
Jan. 29, 2013
2013 Healthy Change Fitness & Nutrition Expo
Jan. 29, 2013
The Silver Spring Cooperative Parish has formed a group with the goal of encouraging healthy living and community bonding through wholesome food and fitness. Our focus is on learning together about how local, nutrient-dense food combined combined with fitness can help us live a healthier life style. Members of our Cooperative Parish are coordinati... more
Jan. 17, 2013
Join us for Vacation Bible School this Summer
Jan. 17, 2013
Save the date for VBS this year: June 17-21, 2013! More details to follow. To receive the latest information, subscribe to our cooperative parish newsletter.
Dec. 10, 2012
Celebrate Advent & Christmas With Us
Dec. 10, 2012
Please celebrate the coming of Christ with us in the following services at the Silver Spring United Methodist Cooperative Parish: 12/16 Blue Christmas Worship Service, with healing prayer, Holy Communion, and music by the bluegrass band "Heavy Traffic Ahead." 5:00pm at Woodside. 12/23 One Worship Service: A Musical Christmas Celebration. 11:0... more
Dec. 10, 2012
Winter Messenger Has Arrived!
Dec. 10, 2012
The Winter issue of the Messenger newsletter has arrived! Download your copy now! Top stories include: room at the Inn?, by Rev. Rachel Cornwell Reconciling Committee: "All Are Welcome," by Daniel Colbert, pg 4 The First Steps: Striving to Better Understand the Stories of Our Area's Homeless, by Rebecca McGinnis, pg 7 Vo... more
Oct. 28, 2012
Inclement Weather Closure
Oct. 28, 2012
Marvin and Woodside churches will be closed on Monday, Oct. 29, and Tuesday, Oct. 30, due to the severe storm. All church and community activities are canceled.
Sep. 1, 2012
Fall Messenger has arrived!
Sep. 1, 2012
The Fall issue of the Messenger newsletter has arrived! Download your copy now! Top stories include: Cover Story: Decisions, Decisions, by Rev. Rachel Cornwell Back to School Sermon Series. PAGE 3 Disciple Bible Study & Other Small Groups, PAGE 3 Reconciling Ministries, PAGE 4 Fall Music, PAGE 6 Fall Kick-O... more
Aug. 2, 2012
We're Hiring: Director of Operations
Aug. 2, 2012
Silver Spring Cooperative Parish: Director of Operations The Director of Operations (DOO) will develop and manage the Silver Spring Cooperative Parish’s facilities and competence in administration and operations in order to liberate and empower our worship, mission, advocacy, caring, and learning ministries. The DOO will work under the ... more
Jun. 19, 2012
Summer 2012 Messenger newsletter is here!
Jun. 19, 2012
The Summer 2012 Messenger newsletter is now available. Download it now! Just a few of the things you'll find inside: COVER STORY: Mission & Mortar: What we are learning about options for potential redevelopment at the Silver Spring Cooperative Parish, by Rev. Rachel Cornwell OUTREACH: Help Support our Fall VIM T... more
Jun. 18, 2012
We're Hiring: Director of Contemporary Music
Jun. 18, 2012
Director of Contemporary Music Silver Spring Cooperative Parish Start Date: August 15, 2012 Description: Under the supervision of the Cooperative Parish Director of Music, the Director of Contemporary Music is an active member of the Cooperative Parish Staff. He/She must support the overall mission of the chu... more
Jun. 18, 2012
We're Hiring: Youth Minister Internship
Jun. 18, 2012
Position Available: Youth Minister Internship Description: 10-15 hours per week, includes Sunday worship, weekly youth programs and preparation time, mid-August through mid-June. Reports to: Director of Christian Education Compensation: $4,000-$6,000 annually (commensurate with experience) The role of the Youth Minister is to work in harmony wi... more
Mar. 6, 2012
Spring 2012 Messenger newsletter now available
Mar. 6, 2012
The Spring edition of the Messenger newsletter is now available for download here (PDF). Highlights include: Learning from What Works BY REV. KIRKLAND REYNOLDS Defining leadership in any community immediately raises questions about that organizations’ mission and purpose. In the Silver Spring Cooperative Parish we continue to discern how G... more
Mar. 6, 2012
2012 LENT at the Cooperative Parish (Updated)
Mar. 6, 2012
We hope you will join us for our various opportunities during the season of Lent. In worship during Lent we will reflect on what Gandhi called the "Seven Deadly Social Sins." Our Lenten Sermon Series: "The Seven Deadly Social Sins: A Christian Sermon Series on the Things Ghandi Said Would Destroy Us" 2/26 ... more
Sep. 14, 2011
Fall Messenger newsletter now available
Sep. 14, 2011
The fall Messenger newsletter is now available in print and for download. Cover story: Back to Church, by Rev. Kirkland Reynolds Join us as we head into a time to prepare, to be enlightened, and to use our gifts to benefit our learning and growth. No coupons needed. Fall Highlights: 9/4 Labor in the Pulpits Sunday A time to give thanks fo... more
Aug. 26, 2011
Weather update to "Worship in the Park"
Aug. 26, 2011
Due to the expected rains from Hurricane Irene this weekend, we will celebrate "Worship in the Park Sanctuary" this Sunday. We will still enjoy our informal and relaxed "worship in the park" style, so please feel invited to come to Woodside church at 11am wearing comfortable outdoor attire (along with your trusty raincoat and um... more
Aug. 15, 2011
Sunday School Registration beginning
Aug. 15, 2011
Download the registration form for the Silver Spring United Methodist Cooperative Parish Christian Education Programs here. ... more
May. 4, 2011
Churchwide Retreat at West River June 3-5, 2011
May. 4, 2011
Join us for our first Cooperative Parish All-Church Retreat at West River Camp This first Cooperative Parish All-Church retreat will be an opportunity to celebrate our cooperative community and help us welcome summer! For information please contact Elaine Upton at uptonelaine@gmail.com. To attend, please fill out this Registration Form for th... more
Apr. 2, 2011
Easter at the Cooperative Parish
Apr. 2, 2011
Join us this Lent for the journey of joy to Easter. April 17: Palm Sunday Worship at 9:30 AM at Marvin UMC and 11:00 AM at Woodisde UMC April 21: Maundy Thursday Service 7:30 PM at Marvin UMC April 22: Good Friday Noon Crosswalk through downtown Silver Spring. Meet at Woodside UMC Brahms' Requiem: Worship & Musi... more
Mar. 15, 2011
Video: Lent & Easter at the Cooperative Parish
Mar. 15, 2011
Revs. Rachel Cornwell and Kirkland Reynolds discuss the history and meaning of Lent, followed by the programs and opportunities available during the 40 days of Lent leading up to Easter at the Silver Spring United Methodist Cooperative Parish (Maryland) in 2011. Come join us for the journey!... more
Mar. 13, 2011
Spring Messenger
Mar. 13, 2011
Read the Spring Messenger newsletter here (PDF)! Highlights include: 2011 Visioning Process for the Cooperative Parish, page 1 Pastor's Note by Rev. Kirkland, page 2 Music Notes, page 4 The Sandwich makers, page 7 Rock Retreat - notes and photos, pages 10-11 All-Church Retreat news, page 14 Birthdays &... more
Feb. 24, 2011
Join a Small Group during Lent!
Feb. 24, 2011
Study begins Saturday, March 12 Sign up and join others in study, conversation and prayer as we discern how God is calling us as a Cooperative Parish to serve others in the name of Christ. There are times offered at all points during the week, so we hope you'll be able to participate in this parish-wide conversation. Please... more
Jan. 18, 2011
Inclement Weather: Church Activities Canceled Tuesday, Jan 18
Jan. 18, 2011
Please be aware that all Woodside and Cooperative Parish events and meetings follow Montgomery County Public School’s inclement weather closings or activity cancellations. Church activities are canceled today, including tonight's Adult Bible Study on "Five Practices of Fruitful Living." Please join us next week! The church office ... more
Dec. 1, 2010
Advent & Christmas Schedule
Dec. 1, 2010
1st Sunday in Advent NOVEMBER 28 Advent Devotionals available 9:30am Marvin Memorial 11:00am Woodside 2nd Sunday in Advent DECEMBER 5 Communion Sunday 9:30am Marvin Memorial 11:00am Woodside 12:00pm — Advent Event Crafts, carols and a potluck lunch at Woodside. Fun for the whole family! 3rd Sunday in Advent DEC... more
Nov. 29, 2010
Winter Messenger newsletter now available
Nov. 29, 2010
The Winter 2010 edition of our quarterly newsletter, the Messenger, is now available! Look for it in the mail or download it as a PDF Highlight include: Claiming Hope Amid Change: Bishop Schol preached and prayed at both churches of our Cooperative Parish What makes a house a home: The dedication of the Interfaith House ... more
Nov. 23, 2010
Cooperative Parish Advent Celebration - Dec. 5
Nov. 23, 2010
12/5 Cooperative Parish Advent Celebration Mark your calendars for our Cooperative Parish Advent Celebration after the worship service at Woodside. All are invited to kick off the holiday season with food, fun and fellowship! Please bring a pot luck dish to share. We will make Christmas cards, box Christmas cookies for the care packages f... more
Nov. 22, 2010
Advent Bible Study starts Tuesday 11/30
Nov. 22, 2010
11/30 Four-Week Advent Bible Study Tuesdays in Advent, beginning November 30, 7:00pm,-8:30pm. We will use the book "Mary Had a Baby: An Advent Study Based on African American Spirituals" as we prepare for the Christmas season by engaging the Scriptures on which the spirituals' lyrics are based. Contact Rev. Rachel or Rev. Kirkland for mor... more
Nov. 16, 2010
New "Give Online" option
Nov. 16, 2010
A new option for giving is now available: Electronic Fund Transfer from Checking or Savings. If you wish to have your gift automatically withdrawn from your checking or savings account, you may click on the NEW Give Online link to access our online giving setup page. This giving option allows you to ensure that your gifts are received by the c... more
Nov. 8, 2010
Thanksgiving Services
Nov. 8, 2010
NOVEMBER 21 Marvin — 9:30 a.m. Woodside — 11:00 a.m. “Thanks & Giving” Sunday: Stewardship Consecration in worship NOVEMBE R 21 Woodside — 12 Noon Thanksgiving Meal for the Silver Spring Community NOVEMBE R 23 MARVIN — 7:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Service... more
Oct. 12, 2010
November 5-6: Annual Fall Fair
Oct. 12, 2010
Friday — November 5th, 10am–7pm Saturday — November 6th, 10am–2pm It is almost that time again! A time for members, families, and friends to come together. The United Methodist Women’s Annual Fall Fair will be held at Woodside on Friday, November 5, 10am-7pm and Saturday, November 6, 10am-2pm. Former members keep com... more
Oct. 5, 2010
Stewardship Bible Study
Oct. 5, 2010
Enough: Discovering Joy through Simplicity and Generosity Tuesday nights October 26th – November 16th Led by Rev. Rachel & Rev. Kirkland Money has great power in our lives. Used wisely, it is one key to accomplishing our goals, providing for our needs, and fulfilling our life purpose. In recent years, many of us ignored the wisdom of t... more
Sep. 13, 2010
Fall Worship Highlights
Sep. 13, 2010
9/5 Labor in the Pulpits Sunday 9/26 “The Afterlife of Dogs” Dr. Timothy Fort Preaching—9:30am & 11am Blessing of the Animals–4pm 10/3 World Communion Sunday Come dressed in international clothes! 10/10 & 17 Hymn Festival: A Celebration of Faith through Music and Children’s Sabbath the presentation of B... more
Sep. 6, 2010
Download the Fall Messenger Newsletter
Sep. 6, 2010
The Fall 2010 edition of our quarterly newsletter, the Messenger, is now available! Look for it in the mail or download it as a PDF. To submit an article, please email: communications@silverspringumcp.org. Including: Tummy Time, by Rev. Kirkland Reynolds: Teaching me about the importance of trusting others and the grace found in love. ... more
Aug. 6, 2010
University of Liberia Alumni Chorus Returns
Aug. 6, 2010
Aug 8 - University of Liberia Alumni Chorus returns to sing in Woodside's 11am Worship Service this Sunday. You don't want to miss this amazing and talented group that performed here last year for their 1st Annual Benefit Concert. The group's 2nd Annual Benefit Concert this year will be on Saturday evening 8/21 at 6:30pm at the Interdenominat... more
Aug. 6, 2010
Support our Interfaith House Build with Habitat for Humanity
Aug. 6, 2010
Support our Cooperative Parish's commitment to help build Montgomery County's 1st ever Interfaith House (With Habitat for Humanity & Interfaith Community) So far, we've raised $1,807! We're only $700 away from our goal! Our kids, alone, raised $172 during VBS. Then on June 27 folks at Marvin gave $235 and folks at Woodside gave $1,400. That... more
Aug. 2, 2010
August Sermon Series: 80's Shuffle
Aug. 2, 2010
Our summer playlist is on shuffle and it's playing some of our favorite songs from the 80's. Find your scrunchies, Miami Vice jackets and throwback Air Jordans and get ready to shuffle through the Bible. To listen to the sermon series, go to our audio page.... more
Jun. 18, 2010
Sign up for VBS
Jun. 18, 2010
Download the form at http://woodsideumc.org/vbs
Jun. 3, 2010
Download the Summer Messenger Newsletter
Jun. 3, 2010
The Summer edition of our quarterly newsletter, the Messenger, is now available! Look for it in the mail or download it as a PDF. To submit an article, please email: communications@silverspringumcp.org. Archive Versions: 2010 Summer Messenger 2010 Spring Messenger... more
Apr. 22, 2010
Children's Mission Program: Kids with Purpose
Apr. 22, 2010
KIDS WITH PURPOSE “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” Matthew 22:39 SILVER SPRING COOPERATIVE PARISH MISSION BASED PROGRAM KINDERGARTEN – 6TH GRADE MAY 5, 12, 19 & 26 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. MARVIN MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH What is KIDS WITH PUPROSE? KWP is a mid-week, service oriented ch... more
Apr. 7, 2010
Sermon Series: April - June
Apr. 7, 2010
Got Questions? Please join us for a new sermon series on " Ten Questions that are Transforming the Christian Faith" beginning Sunday, April 11th! April 11th The Bible Question April 18th The Authority Question April 25th The God Question May 2nd The Jesus Question May 9th The Gospel Question Ma... more
Mar. 29, 2010
Holy Week & Easter Services
Mar. 29, 2010
Our Lenten journey culminates with Holy Week. Please join us for these special worship services. 3/28 PALM SUNDAY Palm Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Worship at Marvin Passion Liturgy 11:00 a.m. Worship at Woodside There will be a procession (on foot and by car) between these two services as well as a shuttle back to Marvin. Please see Rev. Rachel or Rev.... more
Mar. 28, 2010
Spring Messenger available
Mar. 28, 2010
The Spring edition of the Messenger newsletter is now available! Look for the new design of the Messenger, which is now produced quarterly. Look for it in the mail or download it. ... more
Mar. 21, 2010
Vacation Bible School: June 21-25, 2010
Mar. 21, 2010
AGES 3 THROUGH 6TH GRADES We’re inviting all children to be a part of the excitement at our Vacation Bible School, GALACTIC BLAST: A COSMIC ADVENTURE PRAISING GOD! At GALACTIC BLAST, your children will become cadets on the starship Galactic Praise as we learn more about our wonderful, incredible, amazing, magnificent, awesome God. After ... more
Mar. 21, 2010
Recording of Vivaldi's Gloria Concert
Mar. 21, 2010
On March 7, the Chancel Choir of the Silver Spring United Methodist Cooperative Parish a concert of 'Gloria' by Antonio Vivaldi. The recording can be downloaded in the following movements: 01-gloria-in-excelsis 02-et-in-terra-pax 03-laudamus-te 04-gratias-agimus-tibi 05-domine-deus 06-domine-fili-unigenite 07-domine-deus-agnus-dei 08-qui-... more
Feb. 23, 2010
3/7 Concert: Vivaldi's 'Gloria'
Feb. 23, 2010
On March 7, come enjoy a concert of 'Gloria' by Antonio Vivaldi. Presented and performed by the Chancel Choir of the Silver Spring United Methodist Cooperative Parish Sunday March 7th, 11:00 a.m. at Woodside UMC Main Sanctuary (301) 587-1215 8900 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Silver Spring Cooperative Parish Calendar admin@silverspri... more
Feb. 6, 2010
Feb. 7: Church conference call at 10:00 AM
Feb. 6, 2010
Due to the snow and tough travel conditions, we've put together a church conference call for Sunday worship. Don't rush to plow your driveway and don't worry about the state of the beltway or Georgia Ave! Join us at 10am for a worship conference call from the comfort and warmth (and safety) of your home. To join the worship conference call, dial:... more
Feb. 4, 2010
Feb. 7: Combined Service at 10:00 AM (Updated)
Feb. 4, 2010
UPDATE 2/4: Due to the snow, the Vivaldi concert will be rescheduled for March 7. Church on Sunday, Feb. 7 will continue to be a combined service at Woodside at 10:00 AM. The Chancel Choir will present Vivaldi's "Gloria" at 10:00 AM on March 7. Come enjoy the music! Please note the changed service time. There will be no servic... more
Jan. 22, 2010
Donate Online for Haiti Disaster Relief
Jan. 22, 2010
HAITI HELP is still needed. If you'd like to help the victims of the earthquake in HAITI, you can support the emergency efforts through UMCOR (United Methodist Committee On Relief): www.UMCORHAITI.org If you have trouble making a donation online, please call UMCOR at 1-800-554-8583 for help. United Methodists have had a long-standing relationship ... more
Jan. 22, 2010
Arleeta's Pantry Gets A Facelift
Jan. 22, 2010
Thanks to a very dedicated and hardworking group, our food pantry got some much needed work. Special thanks to the following people: Bob and Suzanne Browning, Wendy Hudgins, Jane Cox and Terri Vernoski for patching the walls and replacing the drywall, our youth group who did a wonderful job painting the pantry as their service project on Martin Lut... more