Chevy Chase United Methodist Church

We are a Christian community on a journey outside ourselves.

We serve and are served, heal and are healed, through God's transforming love.

 

7001 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase, MD  20815  -  (301) 652-8700      

Worship Services

The same sermon is preached at both services each Sunday.

 

Sunday at 9:20 a.m.:   Contemporary Worship service in the Chapel.  Dress is casual, children are welcome, and coffee is available during the service.  The music is contemporary and led by the Praise Team.  Children are escorted to Sunday School after the Children's Moment. 

 

Sunday at 10:40 a.m.:  Traditional Worship service in the Sanctuary.  Traditional Methodist liturgy and hymns, with a choir accompanied by organ or piano.  Children will be escorted to Sunday School after the Children's Moment.  Parents may pick them up at 11:30 in the Rainbow Room (107).

 

Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. – A small informal service of singing and prayer in the Chapel. 

 

Nursery Care from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.on Sunday morning - Nursery care for infants through age 2 by experienced childcare workers.  Available all morning in Room 212.

 

Parking - Limited parking is available in the lot on Shepherd St. behind the church for visitors and those who have difficulty walking.  More extensive parking is available on Connecticut Ave. and in lots at the 4H Center across Connecticut Ave. from the church.  Crossing guards are available.     

                       Worship Support

Acolytes

Children and youth acolyte each week in the traditional service. They wear robes, lead the choir in and light candles on the altar.

 

Altar Guild

Members of the Altar Guild prepare the altar in the Sanctuary for worship services by caring for and placing the linens, polishing brass and cleaning candelabra.

 

Choirs (for more information see Music Ministry)

We have a variety of choirs for different ages.  The Cherubim is the youngest made up of children who are age 3 through first grade.  The Faith Chords are children second grade and up.  The Faith Chords Xtreme are youth fifth grade and up.  All three of the choirs for children and youth sing at both services periodically.  The Joy and Praise Team is an adult choir which provides music every week at the 9:20 Contemporary Worship service.  The Sanctuary Choir sings at the 10:40 Traditional Worship. 

           

Communion Stewards

The main responsibility of the Communion Stewards is to prepare and remove the elements (bread & juice) that are used for Communion.

 

Flower Guild

Flowers for all worship services are purchased and arranged by members of the Flower Guild. Members also do arrangements for weddings, funerals and special events for a reasonable charge. Anyone who is interested can join - no experience necessary.

 

Lay Readers

Lay readers are volunteers who are trained to assist in worship by reading scripture and liturgy.

 

Ushers

A team of ushers and greeters at each service welcomes worshippers on Sunday, assists anyone needing directions or physical assistance and collects the offering. They distribute small red gift bags with literature about the church to first-time visitors.