“Easter Season is the most joyous season of the Christian year. We celebrate the good news that in Christ’s death and resurrection we are continually being made new by God’s love and saving grace”. Our great church family shares in God’s love every Sunday, yet no more than on Easter Sunday! Please find the photo … [Read more…]
March 10th | #FourthSundayOfLent The grace and goodness of God is in full effect at Oxon Hill UMC! Take a while to peruse our photographic highlights, courtesy of Russ Snyder: Or, take a glimpse at the edited version of our live stream: Our corner of Zion is filled with love, comfort and enthusiasm for being … [Read more…]
The First Sunday of Lent was also the third Sunday of our celebration of Black History Month. That’s usually the week we go a bit bigger — special music, liturgical dance, a guest preacher and an after-service meal. Sydney Johnson sang with her dad, Tim, “trying to keep up” (his words) on guitar. The dancers … [Read more…]
We marked Transfiguration Sunday and the second Sunday of our Black History Month celebration in vibrant worship. Clemmie Richards shared her family’s history. Michael Harewood expertly played the steel drum and his wife, “Ash,” added vocals twice during the service. Our photos are courtesy of Russ “Have tablet, will take photos” Snyder! Thank you, Russ! … [Read more…]
Hello, friends! We’re firmly into Lent, the time of year when we prepare for the events of Holy Week. To help with the journey, the members of Oxon Hill UMC contribute devotions to be used each day during Lent. This year’s booklet contains new submissions and some from previous booklets by members who have finished … [Read more…]
First, a thousand apologies for the lack of attention paid to getting updates posted in a more timely manner! Gonna work backwards in making everything available. We celebrated the first Sunday of Advent 2023 in festive worship. We decorated the Sanctuary with holiday greens, heard the Word in both scripture and Pastor Cho’s message, then … [Read more…]