Church news
Accokeek church offers transportation to residents
located at 15821 Livingston Road, will offer free transportation, to those within a 20mile 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 301-8858124. For more information, go to www.accokeekchog.org.
St. Catherine of Alexandria announces weekday morning Mass
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 301-9349630.
Holy Temple Cross Ministries to give away free cooked food
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
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.
Victory Christian Ministries opens food pantry
food pantry will be open 6-7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the church, 4415 Crain Highway, White Plains. For more information, call 301-645-5171 or email communityinitiatives@vcmicc.org.
Good Shepherd Food Pantry now open
will be open 9:30-11:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at St. Mary Catholic Church Newport, 11555 St. Mary’s Church Road, Charlotte Hall. Assisting individuals and families in need of food. For more information, call the church at 301934-8825.
Lighthouse Baptist announces Vacation Bible School
will hold Vacation Bible School 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 21-23 at the church, 3150 Middletown Road, Waldorf. Bible lessons, arts and crafts, and games. Dinner served nightly. All ages. For more information, call the church at 301-893-3930.
is in need of volunteers starting 11:45 a.m. June 25 at the church, 14515 Church St., Upper Marlboro. Help is needed to make 1,000 sandwiches for homeless shelter in Washington, D.C. For information, call the parish office at 301-627-2636.
St. Catherine to host Meals of Hope
will be hosting the Meals of Hope 5-6 p.m. on Monday June 26 at the parish hall, 7636 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco. Anyone who is need of a good hot meal is welcome to join. Opportunities to learn about health and other social assistance opportunities will also be available. For more information contact the parish office at 301-9349630.
St. Paul’s Lutheran announces vacation bible school
invites children pre-K through grade 5 to Maker Fun Factor y Vacation Bible School 8:50 a.m.-noon June 26-30 at the church, 37707 New Market Turner Road, Mechanicsville. Kids will participate in Bible-learning activities, sing songs, play teamwork-building games, and more. For more information, call the church at 301-884-5184.
New Hope A.M.E. announces vacation bible school
will host Super God! Super Me! Super-Possibility Vacation Bible School 6:30 p.m. June 26-29 at the church, 12310 Old Washington Square, Waldorf. Dinner served nightly at 5:30 p.m. Classes, crafts, activities, and games available for all ages including adults. Transportation provided. Event is free and open to public. To register, contact the church, 301-870-6460 or email newhopeame@ gmail.com.
New Hope Church of God to hold Prayer Wash
New Hope Church of God will hold a free Prayer Wash event 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 1 at the church, 4200 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-843-3887 or go to www.newhopechurchwaldorf.org.
Our Lady Help of Christians to hold July 4 celebration
Our Lady Help of Christians, 100 Village St, Waldorf, will host Celebrate the 4th at the Foot of the Cross beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4. Prepare for Mass with Prelude Music by the OLHOC Youth Choir followed by an Outdoor Mass for the United States of America at 6 p.m. There will be a concert by Libation, games and activities for all ages from 7-9 p.m. Fireworks will begin once it gets dark. Bring your own picnic and lawn chair. For more information, go to www.olhoc.org.
Trinity Episcopal needs volunteers for food bank
Trinity Episcopal Church is in need of volunteers July 5-8 at the Marlboro Food Bank, 14515 Church St., Upper Marlboro. Help is needed to unload the food bank truck 9 a.m.-noon July 5, call for details; sorting of food 7 p.m. July 6; bagging of food 8 a.m. July 7; and distribution of food 7-9 a.m. July 8. For information, call the parish office at 301-627-2636.