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 301-885-8124. For more information, go to www.accokeekchog.org.
St. Catherine of Alexandria announces weekday morning Mass
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
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 opens Food Pantry
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, 301-934-8825.
St. Paul’s Lutheran announces vacation bible school
invites children pre-K through grade 5 to Maker Fun Factory 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.
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
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 301843-3887 or go to www.newhopechurchwaldorf.org.
Our Lady Help of Christians to hold July 4 celebration
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. A concert, games and activities fwill be 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
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.
Open Gate Church to host yard sale
will hold a yard sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 8 at 4028 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Vendors welcome to purchase a table for $20 or two tables for $35. For more information, contact ogmfaith@gmail.com. Accepted items are furniture, classroom items, pictures, clothes, floral decorations, and more.
Cornerstone African Methodist Episcopal to hold yard sale
will host a yard sale 7 a.m.-2 p.m. July 8 at the church, 4840 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head. Rain date July 15. Spaces available for $20. For information, call 301-203-1773 or 301-399-4031.
St. Mary’s Church to host pilgrimage
will host Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrimage July 13 at the church, 11555 St. Mary’s Church Road, Charlotte Hall. Event will begin with the rosary at 6:30 p.m. followed by Mass at 7 p.m. There will be a light reception after Mass. For information, call 301-934-8825.
Christian Unity Baptist to hold homecoming service
will hold Homecoming Service 3 p.m. July 23 at the church, 11822 Park Waldorf Lane, Waldorf. Guest speaker will be Bishop Joel Peebles, City of Praise Family Ministries, Landover. For information, call 301-638-3866.