Church news
Accokeek church offers transportation to residents
Accokeek First Church of God, located at 15821 Livingston Road, will offer free transportation, to those within a 20-mile radius of the church, to and from Sunday School that begins at 9 a.m. or Sunday morning services, 10-11:45 a.m. If interested, call 301-283-2116, email pastor@ accokeekchog.org, or contact Rose Armstrong at 301-885-8124. For more information, go to www.accokeekchog.org.
St. Catherine of Alexandria announces weekday morning Mass
St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church, Port Tobacco, will offer weekday morning Mass 6:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at the church, 7865 Port Tobacco Road. There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament beginning 7 a.m. with Benediction at 8 a.m. for those who would like some quiet prayer time. All are welcome. For more information, go to www.stcatherinesmcconchie.org or call 301-934-9630.
Holy Temple Cross Ministries to give away free cooked food
Holy Temple Cross Ministries, Inc. will have a free cooked food give-a-way 1 p.m. Wednesdays throughout the year at 11818 Park Waldorf Lane, Suite 516, Waldorf. Food is donated by area restaurants. For more information, call 301-632-9707.
Metropolitan United Methodist hosts soup kitchen Wednesdays
Metropolitan United Methodist Church will host Ladles of Love Soup Kitchen 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays at the church, 3385 Metropolitan Church Road, Indian Head. All are encouraged to “eat one; feed one” by taking a meal to someone in your community who may be homeless, disabled, senior citizen, shut-in or without transportation. Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities available. For more information, call Arline Arnold, 202-494-7556.
Mount Sinai A.M.E. announces new Bible study series
Mount Sinai A.M.E. Church announces new Bible study series “The I Factor— Addressing the Trending Identity Crisis That Exists in Our Society” 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at the church, 3475 Leonardtown Road, Suite 101, Waldorf. This new series confronts the growing issue in our families, communities, and our country. The question of identity; who are you and how does that correspond with social norms, laws, and the foundation of biblical principles and beliefs. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, go to www.mountsinai-amec. com or call 301-645-9299.
St. Peter’s Church announces Sunday evening Mass
St. Peter’s Catholic Church now offers evening Mass 6 p.m. Sundays at the church, 3320 St. Peter’s Drive, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-843-8916.
Praying Until Something Happens Ministries to host weekday corporate prayer
Praying Until Something Happens Ministries will host a noonday corporate prayer Monday-Friday at Zoe Outreach Ministries Church, 66790 Crain Highway, La Plata.
Metropolitan United Methodist to host Friday nights youth event
Metropolitan United Methodist Church will host Friday Night Kickbacks 7-9:30 p.m. Fridays at the church, 3385 Metropolitan Church Road, Indian Head. This chaperoned event allows local middle and high school youths a place to hang out with friends, dance, listen to music, play video games, card games and ping pong, and participate in Open Mic. Cost $5. Refreshments available for purchase. For more information, call 301-375-9088.
Christ’s Church to host Gospel Jazz night
Christ’s Church will host Gospel Jazz Night 6-8 p.m. May 27 at the church, 3413 Gough Drive, Waldorf. Featuring Energico Jazz band. Free will donation. For information, call 301-638-7710.
The Restorers of Mount Carmel to host annual fundraising event
The Restorers of Mount Carmel of Maryland will host Italian Dinner and Night at the Races starting 6 p.m. June 3 at Sacred Heart Church, Friendship Room, 201 St. Mary’s Ave., La Plata. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Dinner 6-7:30 p.m. Horse races 7-10 p.m. Salad, snacks, gourmet Italian buffet, garlic bread, coffee, tea and dessert. Cash bar will be available. Tickets $20 per person; includes dinner and races. Space is limited. To make reservations or for more information, call Sharon Vaughan, 301-934-2983, or Dan Bowes, 301-934-2451.
St. Paul’s Episcopal to hold yard sale
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will hold a yard sale 7 a.m.-1 p.m. June 3 at the church hall, 4535 Piney Church Road, Waldorf. Bake sale, plant sale and lunch will be available. Receipt provided for donations dropped off before the day of sale. Held rain or shine. For information, call 301-645-5536.
Trinity Episcopal seeks volunteers for food bank
Trinity Episcopal Church is in need of volunteers June 7-10 at the Marlboro Food Bank, 14515 Church St., Upper Marlboro. Help is needed to unload the food bank truck 9 a.m.-noon June 7, call for details; sorting of food 7 p.m. June 8; bagging of food 8 a.m. June 9; and distribution of food 7-9 a.m. June 10. For information, call the parish office at 301-627-2636.
Accokeek church announces Vacation Bible School
Accokeek First Church of God will hold Vacation Bible School 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 10 at the church, 15821 Livingston Road, Accokeek. Theme will be “Paradise Bound.” Event will feature Bible lessons, snacks, music, games and outdoor fun. Ages 4-13 (pre-K through grade 8). Children with special needs are welcome. Free. Open to public. To register, email Jacquie Owens at owensJ3@yahoo.com by May 26, go to www. accokeekchog.org, or call the church, 301-283-2116.
Archbishop Neale School to hold community yard sale
Archbishop Neale School will hold Community Indoor/Outdoor Yard Sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. June 10 at the school, 104 Port Tobacco Road, La Plata. Sell your baby items, children’s clothing, toys, furniture, art and crafts, household items, sheets, comforts, tools, sporting supplies or more. Space is limited. To rent space, or for more information, contact Judy Melvin, 301-934-9595 or judy. melvin.ansdevelopment@gmail.com.