Towson United Methodist Church
501 Hampton Lane
Towson, Maryland  21286

(Beltway Exit 27B & Dulaney Valley Road)
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410-823-6511 ... towsonumc@towsonumc.org
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9:00 & 11:00

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Welcome

Learn Great Things About God - Do Great Things With God

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Welcome to Towson United Methodist Church
Towson United Methodist Church's mission is to proclaim the Word of God and to make disciples of Jesus Christ.
Faithful discipleship includes celebration, connection, development, service, and sharing.
Connecting people with the Good News!

Were you close to the faith community in which you were raised and looking for one in this area?  You are welcome here.
Have you never been to church and want to explore that spiritual side of yourself for the first time?  You are welcome here.
Are you broken and need a place where you can be broken and it's still okay?  You are welcome here.

Church communities bring new people into your life,
open your heart and mind to new experiences,
help mend your deepest wounds,
and affirm your relationship with God.

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Sunday Morning:

IMPACT Worship 9:00              Traditional Worship 11:00
 

Click here to see all the options for CHILDREN Sunday Morning

Click here to see all the options for YOUTH

Click here to see the Christian Connection classes for ADULTS Sunday morning

Click here to open NEWS for the week of May 13       Click here to open NEWS for the week of May 20


Click on this aerial photograph of Towson United Methodist Church to obtain Google directions and map

The church is located at Baltimore Beltway Exit 27B & Dulaney Valley Road.
Driving either eastbound or westbound on Baltimore Beltway 695,
turn right onto Hampton Lane at the end of the exit ramp.

Yes, we're that church on the Beltway with the tall steeple!

Find people to help you stay accountable to God.

Highlights of what's happening at TUMC ...

WE HAVE ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS

THE WEEKEND OF JUNE 1-2-3            

Friday, June 1 — 7:30 PM

Come see & hear Tyler Canonico in concert on the organ here at Towson UM Church.  Tyler is finishing his second year at Lebanon Valley College, studying organ performance and sacred music ... his fingers fly across those keys!  Tyler offers you a fun evening of listening and participation.

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Saturday, June 2 — 7:00 to 10:00 PM

Fellowship Game Night — Everyone, join together in Fellowship Hall for a family game night.  Please bring your favorite indoor game and a snack or dessert to share.  Beverages will be provided.

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Sunday, June 3, 5:00 PM (check-in starts at 4:00)

CALL TO ACTCION — First 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk For Hunger Awareness, a fundraiser for our Assistance Center of Towson Churches (ACTC) is Sunday, June 3 on the Goucher College Campus.  Check-in begins at 4:00 PM; the race begins at 5:00.  Everyone is encouraged to join in by either walking, running, sponsoring, or simply donating to the event.  Please pray for a successful and safe event.  The pre-day-registration is $25.00.  Day-of-registration is $35.00.  Participants are encouraged to raise more than their fee from personal sponsors. Plus — you get an event T-shirt!  Contact Cathy at critter@towsonumc.org or 410-823-3689 if you are interested.  Let’s get relatives and friends involved, too!  REGISTER online at www.actconline.info/Events.html.

So far, TEAM TUMC is:

 RUNNING

Bill Sleeman, Carolyn & Steve Schnur, Michel’le Stallworth, Joel Tyler, Bob Gralley , Lu Ann Blackman, Zach Geesey

WALKING

Anne Sleeman, Henry Sleeman, Cathy Ritter, Mary Chatterton, Carol Sims, Carole Dean, Tracey Tyler, Annie Biser, “Betty Boop,” “Charlie” and  Margot Gerding, John Dahne and “Dapple”

IF YOU CAN’T WALK/RUN...SPONSOR US!

You may run or walk the 5K — they are going to let the runners go first, followed by the walkers.  YOU MAY BRING YOUR PET DOGS ON LEASHES — AND — FRIENDS IN WHEELCHAIRS ARE WELCOME & ENCOURAGED TO “WALK,” TOO!

VACATION BIBLE CAMP

Operation Overboard — Dare to Go Deep with God!

When:    July 30 – August 3

Time:      9:00 AM – Noon

Ages:       3 (by January 1, 2012)
                  through 2011/2012 5
th graders

We are set in an aquatic environment this year.  The children will have the opportunity to go on a deep sea adventure and meet people of deep faith from both the Old Testament and the New Testament.  The stories will inspire your divers to develop life-changing habits as they grow and become followers of God.

Check out the interactive website and online registration for campers and volunteers by clicking on the Operation Overboard Logo (left).

     

To open the MAY 2012 newsletter, click once on the graphic above.

Past issues of the High Spire may be viewed in the Archives.

 

 
Yes, we're on Facebook, too.  Be a friend and post on our Facebook page!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/towsonumc

New Mother’s Support Group

Mothering Matters is a free support group for new moms and their infants 6 months and younger sponsored by St. Joseph Medical Center. The group meets Thursdays at 10:30 AM to 12 Noon in Room 311-313 and is facilitated by a registered nurse who specializes in Mother/Baby care. You don’t have to go through the challenges of new motherhood alone. Bring your baby and network with other new moms. If Baltimore County Public Schools are closed or open 2 hours late, the group will not meet. For more information, call 410-337-1880.

 

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS

Meet every Wednesday evening at 8:00 PM in Rooms 214-216

 

AA & Al-Anon

Meet every Thursday evening.  Beginners Al-Anon meet at 7:30 in Room 311-313.  AA & Al-Anon meet at 8:30 PM in Room 214-216, 312, & 314.

 

ALUMINUM SODA CAN TABS

YES, the youth are still collecting the TABS from aluminum cans. The tabs will be traded in for money, which will be donated to the Shining Brightly Capital Campaign. Please bring you collected tabs to church and drop them in the container in the church office BEHIND THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK (under the table next to the windows).  Get your friends, neighbors, office, school, family to join you. Help the youth help the capital campaign!

 

 

INSTEAD OF PUTTING YOUR RECYCLABLE PAPER AT THE END OF YOUR DRIVEWAY ...

BRING IT TO CHURCH!

We have 2 brightly colored bins in the parking lot ready to accept your paper recycling 24/7. This is a fundraiser for the general budget of the church — we receive cash for every ton of paper collected.

 

Here is what they will take:

NEWSPAPERS                             SHOPPING CATALOGS                      MAIL

MAGAZINES                                 OFFICE & SCHOOL PAPERS              ENVELOPES

PHONE BOOKS                            FAX & COPY PAPER                          COLORED PAPER

                    SHREDDED PAPER MUST BE CONTAINED IN PLASTIC BAGS

 

Here is what they WILL NOT take:

PLASTIC       GLASS       METALS        TRASH       CARDBOARD           Note again: NO Cardboard of any type

 

 

OTHER WEBSITES OF REFERENCE THAT MAY INTEREST YOU:

Baltimore/Washington Conference... www.bwcumc.org
The United Methodist Church...
www.umc.org
United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)...
http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor
UMCOR's Advance for Christ (The Advance)...
http://new.gbgm-umc.org/advance
General Board of Discipleship...
www.gbod.org
General Board of Church & Society...
www.umc-gbcs.org
General Board of Global Ministries...
http://new.gbgm-umc.org
Discover your Spiritual Gifts...
www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.1355371/k.9501/Spiritual_Gifts.htm

Social Principles of the United Methodist Church... www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.2294683/k.B1A4/Church_and_Society.htm