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.
Mount Sinai A.M.E. announces new Bible study series
announces new Bible study series “The I Factor—Addressing the Trending Identity Crisis That Exists in Our Society” 6:308 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 301645-9299.
Good Shepherd Food Pantry announces opening
will open 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 20 at St. Mary Catholic Church Newport, 11555 St. Mary’s Church Road, Charlotte Hall. The pantry will be open 9:30-11:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month. Volunteer help is welcomed. For more information, call the church, 301-9348825.
St. Peter’s Church announces Sunday evening Mass
now offers evening Mass 6 p.m. Sundays at the church, 3320 St. Peter’s Drive, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-8438916. will host a noonday corporate prayer Monday-Friday at Zoe Outreach Ministries Church, 66790 Crain Highway, La Plata.
New Hope A.M.E. to present ‘God Trombones’
will present James Weldon’s “God Trombones” 7:30 p.m. May 19 and 4 p.m. May 20 at the church, 12310 Washington Square. For tickets or more information, contact the church, 301-8706460 or email newhopeame@gmail.com.
Zion Baptist Church to present Gospel program
will present The Gospel Disciples of Southern Maryland and Friends 5 p.m. May 20 at the church, 8105 Annapolis Woods Road, Welcome. Doors open 3 p.m. Chicken dinners will be for sale starting 3 p.m. Tickets $12 in advance; $15 at the door. For tickets or information, call DeAnthony Mason at 202-438-3910 or Stanley Burns at 240299-4370.
Calvary Methodist to hold yard sale
will hold a yard sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 20 at the church, 3235 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf. Interested vendors can email yardsale@ calvumc.org. For more information, go to www.calvumc.org.
Faith United Methodist to hold spaghetti dinner
will hold will celebrate its 110th anniversary at 11 a.m. worship service May 21 at the church, 5560 Pleasant Grove Road, Marbury. The theme is Christian Unity: through leadership, discipleship and stewardship.” Empowerment Conference will be held 7:30 p.m. May 17-19 featuring guest speakers. Gospel Extravaganza will be 4 p.m. May 20 featuring area artists; cost $40; $15 for youth 18 and under. For more information, call 301-753-6477.
Sacred Heart Parish to hold drive-through chicken dinner
will serve drive-through chicken dinners until sold out 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. May 21 behind the church, 201 St. Mary’s Ave. Cost $14 for dinner or bucket of chicken. Bake sale and raffle will also be available. For more information, call 301-934-2261.
The Restorers of Mount Carmel to host annual fundraising event
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. Tickets $20 per person; includes dinner and races. Space is limited. To make reservations, call Sharon Vaughan, 301-934-2983.