Woodside United Methodist Church

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

Jan. 26, 2012

Lent Service Schedule

Jan. 26, 2012

More details about these events are on our online CALENDAR 2/21 Mardi Gras Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper (5-7 pm, Woodside Fellowship Hall) Come celebrate Fat Tuesday with breakfast for dinner.  All proceeds support the fall Men's Retreat.     2/22 Ash Wednesday services 11:30 am (Marvin) Communion and the im... 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