The Church of Christ at Manor Woods was first founded by three families in Wheaton in 1946. The church moved to its current location in Rockville in 1966. The church is very active and has many ministries, includings one for every age group from infants through adults. Manor Woods also gives to over 16 missions every year and encourages its congregation to get involved as much as possible.
The community-focused Severn Christian Church is a contemporary group that's passionate about reaching out to the surrounding area. The congregation focuses on the value of people and emphasizes their desire for all who walk through their doors to feel welcome.
Severn Christian Church has a vibrant youth ministry and is involved in a variety of activities, from local basketball camps, to hosting explosive 4th of July fireworks.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockville is a welcoming and liberal congregation. The Rockville congregation says it is strongly committed to upholding the Unitarian Universalist's first principle, "respecting the inherent worth and dignity of every person," and applying that belief to "people of all sexual orientations and gender identities." The church offers group meditation before services every Sunday, has craft nights throughout the month, and celebrates with several special services each year.
Hope Christian Church is a faith community located in Beltsville. The vision of this congregation is to be a demonstration of the love of God and of worship to the nations, a city of refuge, and a center to train and develop Christian leaders. Services are held weekly on Sundays.
Halethorpe Community Church is a vital part of the neighborhood. The church began in 1940, with the formation of the Everyman's Men's Bible Class -- an independent, non-denominational Sunday School class that drew men from various denominations in the area. The group first met in the American Legion Hall, moved first to a room over the Halethorpe Pharmacy, then to a renovated bowling alley and eventually ended up in the current property at 1312 Francis Avenue.
The church offers classes and Bible studies for married couples, as well as an annual marriage retreat.
Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, at the corner of Brick Church Rd. and Central Ave. in Edgewater, is a non-denominational Christian church. It offers youth programs, bible study, choir and music programs, as well as missionary service clubs.
Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church is a religious institution hosting regular worship services Sundays at 10am. The church also offers child care for infants and religious education programs for area youth that are held simultaneously with the led worship services. The institutions' facilities can be rented in order to host weddings and other events, while the website of Paint Branch includes information on upcoming church-related performances and seminars.
Towson Unitarian Universalist promotes liberal ideals and social action. Well-known activists are featured as guests at the church fairly regularly. The church is small but warm, nestled along a tree line that dips into a trail. And don't be fooled by the name. Towson Unitarian Universalist Church is actually located in Lutherville-Timonium, along Dulaney Valley Road.
This church is home to not just one, but five different congregations: the First Christian Church, Congregation Biet Tikvah, Mount Olivet Christian Church, St. Andrew's Christian Community, and The Gathering. Though the congregations are distinct and meet on different times and days, they do occasionally come together to work on community service and charity efforts that benefit the community as a whole. Check the website for up-to-date services and program schedules for each congregation.
