Church news
Trinity Church to host card party
9611 Trinity Church Road in Charlotte Hall, is hosting a card party at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 19. The cost is $7. For information, call 301-643-0191.
Christ Church Wayside to host fall dinner
is hosting its annual fall dinner on Saturday, Oct. 20, from noon to 5 p.m. at the church, 13050 Rock Point Road (Route 257), in Newburg. The dinner features crab cakes, baked ham, country ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, kale, turnips, coleslaw, rolls and butter, coffee and lemonade. Adult dinners are $25; children 6-12, $12; and children 5 and under are free. There will also be a bake sale table and a Treasure Trove Gift Table. For more information, call 301-259-4327.
Waldorf church holding Holy Spirit course
100 Village St. in Waldorf, is holding a six-week course titled “The Gift,” a life in the Spirit course. The teachings are rooted in the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Two sessions will be offered: Saturday mornings beginning Oct. 20, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (includes breakfast) and Tuesday evenings, starting Oct. 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (includes dinner). The cost is $10. To enroll, call the church office at 301-6457112, or go to https://olhoc.com/gift.
Star of the Sea holding antique show
is holding its Holiday Antique Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20. The show will include antiques, jewelry, toys, holiday items, gifts and food. There is a $2 donation at the door. The show is in the Church Hall at 30 Mattingly Ave., Indian Head.
Christ Church hosts ‘Pasta with a Purpose’
600 Farmington Road W. in Accokeek, is hosing Pasta with a Purpose from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20. The free (donations requested) dinner is to benefit Good Neighbors of Appalachia, a charity that helps the working poor fix up their homes. The dinner includes pasta, salad, bread
13500 Baden Westwood Road, is hosting a ham and oyster dinner by Thompson’s Seafood Catering from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21. The menu includes fried oysters, glazed and stuffed ham, parsley potatoes, coleslaw, sweet potatoes, turnips, green beans, pickled beets, applesauce, rolls and beverages. Adults are $25, children 7 to 12, $10, and 6 and under are free. Carryout is available. Reservations are suggested; call Wanda at 301-888-9217 or Mary Jane at 301-579-2230.
Pleasant Grove holds homecoming service
5560 Pleasant Grove Road in Marbury, is holding its annual homecoming service Sunday, Oct. 21, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Dwight Cokely of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Alexandria, Va., is the guest speaker. All are invited.
Asbury UMC to host homecoming
4004 Accokeek Road in Brandywine, is holding its Annual Homecoming services at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21. The church is celebrating 148 years. The Rev. Antoine “Tony” C. Love, assistant to the bishop, BWC of the UMC, will give the morning service, and the Rev. Timothy West, senior pastor at Westphalia UMC in Upper Marlboro, will head up the afternoon service.
Alexandria Chapel to host ‘Trunk-Or-Treat’
will be having a “Trunk-OrTreat” event on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the church Fellowship Hall, 5601 Chicamuxen Road, Indian Head. The event will feature a parade, music, games, photo booth and prizes to be awarded for the best costumes (ages 1 to 10 years old) and the best decorated trunks. For more information, call Patricia Page at 240-888-7461 or Christine Washington at 301-449-5582.
Peace Lutheran to host Trunk-or-Treat
401 Smallwood Drive in Waldorf, is hosting its annual Trunk-or-Treat and Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. The Smallwood Drive parking lot will be lined with decorated cars. Friendly adults and youth from our congregation will welcome children to their candy-filled trunks. Trunk-or-Treating is 2 to 2:30 p.m. The Halloween Party is 2:30 to 4 p.m. Call 301-8431832 for more details.
Shiloh UMC to host Annual Bazaar
7305 Indian Head Highway in Bryans Road, is holding its Annual Bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Good Shepherd UMC to host auction
305 E. Smallwood Drive in Waldorf, will hold its annual Fall Live Auction on Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. until all items are sold. We may have just that item you’ve been looking for. Lunch and baked goods will be available. For more information, call 301-843-6797.
Israel Total Life to host food bank
is hosting a food bank on Saturday, Oct. 27, at 64 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-861-3927.
La Plata UMC to host Harvest Dinner
is holding its annual Harvest Dinner from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 2, in the Fellowship Hall, 3 Port Tobacco Road, La Plata. The menu features ham, roast turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, candied sweet potatoes, green beans, kale, cranberries, rolls, drinks and dessert. Drive thru and carry-out meals are also available.
Indian Head UMC to host bazaar
is holding its Hearts and Hands Bazaar on Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 19 Mattingly Ave., Indian Head. Handmade crafts, vendors, food, bake sale and white elephant treasurers will be available. For information, call the church at 301-743-2312.