St Paul United Methodist Church - Laytonsville Maryland

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St. Paul is a church community that welcomes everyone with caring and kindness through our faith, works, and worship to experience and share God’s love.

Here you will find information about our goings-on. We hope you find your time spent here a blessing! Our church is a warm and loving church, and we want you to feel comfortable and at liberty to call on us for anything you need.

If you are considering a new place of worship or a relocation to our area, or just want to stop in for a visit, we would love to have you be our guest.

- Join us for Worship Sundays at 9:30 am.
- Sunday School (Junior Church in summer) for children follows the Children's Story.
- We celebrate Communion the first Sunday of the month (no Sunday School).
- We meet for Fellowship after service on the second and fourth Sundays.

Contact Information

St Paul United Methodist Church

21720 Laytonsville Rd
Mailing: PO Box 5006
Laytonsville, Maryland 20882

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Phone (301)963-2185

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Announcements

Weekly Announcements

FEBRUARY 15, 2026

PARTICIPATING IN SUNDAY’S service are Maryjean Spencer, Liturgist; Jane Evans, Scripture Reader; Tina Burke and Dee Nelson, Ushers; and Dick Evans, video operator. Thank you to everyone!

THE ANNUAL PANCAKE SUPPER will be held this Tuesday, February 17, beginning at 6:00 pm! There will be plenty of food, games, and fun for everyone! Please see Leslie Hinkle or Melanie Shullenbarger for more information or to volunteer your help in preparing the meal.

BIBLE STUDIES: Gather & Grow Bible Study will be held Wednesday, February 18, at 11:30 am in Room 9 and via Zoom. The Pastor’s Evening Bible Study will be held on Wednesday, February 18, at 7:00 pm in Room 9 and via Zoom.

A NOONDAY ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE, including imposition of ashes will be held this Wednesday, February 18, beginning at Noon, in the Sanctuary. Pastor Laray will then be available for those who wish to receive ashes in the parking lot. Please let your friends and family know about this important service.

DAILY LENTEN DEVOTION CALLS will begin this Wednesday, February 18, at 8:00 am. These calls will last approximately 15 minutes and will continue weekdays throughout Lent. To participate, call 301.715.8592, and use meeting code 842 5753 3200. You will be asked for a password, but you don’t need one; remain on the line and you will be connected. If you need assistance or are having trouble connecting, please contact either Maryjean, 240.401.9950 or Chris Avedisian, 301.807.4115. Please see Pastor Laray after service to get the devotional pamphlet.

THE WELLNESS GROUP will meet this Thursday, February 19, at 6:45 pm, in Room 9 and via Zoom.

HEART HEALTHY FELLOWSHIP will be held next Sunday, February 22 following service. If you have a heart-healthy dish you would like to share, please use the sign-up sheet in the narthex. February is Heart Health Month, so have a heart, bring a dish!

MINISTRY IN MOTION will be held on Saturday, March 7, 10:30 to 1:00 in the Social Hall. Pastor Laray will lead this mission planning meeting, and all are invited. This is your church, and your input is very important. Brunch will be provided, so it is important that you RSVP via email to Pastor Laray or Maryjean (larayw194@gmail.com, stpaul208@aol.com) or use the sign-up sheet in the narthex. Thank you.

CALENDAR UPDATE There is a change in the time for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt. This year’s hunt will begin at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 4. Same great event, just a small change in time!

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OUR WORSHIP SERVICES continue to be available via Zoom and You Tube Live. Go to Upcoming Events for direct links to each gathering.

WAYS TO SUPPORT THE CHURCH with your tithes and offerings:

At in-person services, offering plates are in the back of the sanctuary.
Mail checks to St. Paul UMC, PO Box 5006, Laytonsville, MD 20882.
Set up direct bill pay through your bank.
Give online here, where you can pay using your bank account or credit card and set up recurring payments if you’d like.