Christian Education
Wesley's Christian Education Ministry goes back to the very founding of the church. Our current ministry team includes volunteer teachers who provide weekly Sunday School classes from about Labor Day through Memorial Day, a week long Vacation Bible School Program in the summer, Women's Bible Study, Adult Bible Study, Confirmation classes, and Adult Confirmation classes. Find details below:
Sunday School Ministry
Superintendent - Linda Yost
Our Sunday classes are for ages 2 through adult. Nursery care is available during Worship Services and Sunday School. Classes meet from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, followed by Fellowship Time in the Fellowship Hall.
The Children's Sunday School classes meet int he Education Building and lower level of the Sanctuary.
2 & 3 Year Olds - Pre-School Class
4 Year Olds, Kindergarten, 1stGrade - Nursery Classroom2nd & 3rd Grade - Sanctuary Lower Level4th & 5th Grade - Sanctuary Lower LevelMiddle School - Lower Youth Classroom / Choir RoomHigh School (adults also welcome)- Historical Room
The Adult Sunday School Class, including education and music, meets in the Fellowship Hall. Generally, this class reads a book over the course of the year and discusses topics relating to Christianity in today's world.
The Women's Sunday School Class, which meets in our Church library in the education wing, studies and discusses how to be a Christian woman in today's world. Pam Phillips is the coordinator for this class. All are welcome!
Classes/Studies Meeting at Other Times and/or Locations:
Women's Bible Study - Circle of Grace
Circle of Grace is a women's Bible study meeting on Thurday mornings at the home of Lynn Williams. The group reads and studies Scripture through contemporary writings and discusses how to be Christian women in today's world. All are welcome! Please call the church at 410-374-4027 to leave a message for Lynn.
Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible Studies are usually led by Pastor Curtis and/or other member(s) of the congregation. These studies come up from time to time; more information should be available as the classes are formed. Classes are usually held at Wesley UMC in the evening and can vary from direct Bible Study to studies by people such as Beth Moore. Check the church calendar for meeting times and just drop in!
Confirmation Classes
Methodist Confirmation is for youth between the ages of twelve and thirteen. This class is sometimes combined with youth from other area United Methodist Churches in a joint Confirmation Class. Pastor Curtis teaches the youth the basic tenants of Christianity and Methodism. At the completion of the course, the youth are presented to the congregation and accepted as full members in Wesley United Methodist Church.
Adult Re-Confirmation Class
Since many of us are confirmed around age twelve or were never confirmed, this is a refresher course in the basic tenants of Christianity and Methodism. The group is small, less than eight participants at a time, and meets for about eight weeks. At the completion of the course the adults reaffirm their faith to God, Methodism, and Wesley UMC.
Women's Ministry - UMW
The United Methodist Women provide an opportunity to engage in Christian activities both within the church and the community. Each month, they meet together for a light dinner and dessert, then have a program and/or presentation on a particular aspect of the ministry. This group, which is connected to the larger United Methodist Women's organization of the UMC, work to provide needs of those around the world in addition to meeting needs of those here at home.
Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month from September through June. All women are welcome!
Music Ministry
Wesley Church is blessed with a rich history in music. Currently, we have three volunteer organists and one volunteer pianist who provide live accompaniment at all services. With three vocal choirs and a hand bell ensemble, there is always special music at the 11 AM Sunday service during the regular schedule. Some of our organists / pianists are available for weddings.
Adult Choir - Director: Bill Connor
Open to all adults and senior high students; performs on the first and third Sundays of each month during the regular schedule. Each Christmas and Easter season, the ensemble performs special cantatas.
Practice is Thursday (Sept. through May) at 7:30 PM in the education wing.
Junior Choir - Director: Susan Ehrgott
Comprised of the 2nd/3rd grade & 4th / 5th grade Sunday School classes, this ensemble performs classic and contemporary Christian music. The group is led and accompanied by Susan Ehrgott, with the assistance of Emily Ehrgott.
Practice is Sunday during Suday School; performance is every 2nd Sunday (Sept. through May).
Cherub Choir - Director: Cynthia Davey
Comprised of the Preschool & Kindergarten/1st Grade Sunday School classes, this ensemble perfomrs the second Sunday of each month. The group performs classic Christian children's songs led and accompanied by Cynthia Davey.
Practice is during Sunday School; performance is every 4th Sunday (Sept. through May).
Handbell Choir - Director: Bill Connor
Open to anyone who can count and ring a bell, this ensemble has three full octaves of bells and consistsof a number of regular players and a few "backup" players. In addition to performances on fifth Sundays, special performances may be made during Christmas and Easter.
Practice is Thursday (Sept. through May) at 6:30 PM in the education wing; performances are 5th Sundays of the month during the regular schedule.
Outreach Ministry
The Outreach Committee is one of our busiest ministries. Wesley UMC has always been very supportive of outreach. Supporting local, regional, and global mission teams and/or organizations, Wesley Outreach is on the lookout for new missions. Listed below are current ministries we assist with special focuses.
We are always looking for new members for the committee. Outreach meets monthy on the second Wednesday of the month at 6 PM in the church library.
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* Project Linus (Comfort blankets for Children)
* NESAP (Northeast Social Action Program)
* Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen (Free Lunch at Westminster UMC)
* Friday Faith Feast (Free Lunch at St. John's UMC in Hampstead, Fridays at 12 PM)
* Shepherd Staff (Easter Baskets & Back-to-school Supplies)
* UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief - Flood buckets and Health kits)
* US Military (Calendars, Cell Phones, and Phone cards)
* Alpha Pregnancy Center
* Least of These Ministries (Dominican Republic Support Mission based in Westminster, MD) * Mission work in Costa Rica * Adopt-a-Family (Thanksgiving & Christmas) * Compassion International
* Operation Christmas Child
* Helping Up Mission (Baltimore City Based Men's Mission)