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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2026

PARTICIPATING IN SUNDAY’S OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICE are Jane Evans, Liturgist; Melanie Shullenbarger, Scripture Reader; and Dee Nelson and Maryjean Spencer, Ushers. Thank you to everyone!

SUNDAY IS COMMUNION SUNDAY and envelopes are provided for those who would like to donate to the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund, the purpose of which is to provide assistance to people in our community who are facing financial emergencies.

A FELLOWSHIP PICNIC will take place immediately following today’s service. Many thanks to those who have brought a dish to share. We extend a hearty welcome to our guests from the churches of the Olney Hub!

BIBLE STUDIES will resume on Wednesday, September 9. Gather & Grow will take place in Room 9 and via Zoom beginning at 11:30 am. The Pastor’s Bible Study will be held in Room 9 and via Zoom beginning at 6:45 pm.

CORRECTION The St. Paul Book Club will not be meeting on Wednesdays as previously announced. The new day will be the third Thursday of each month beginning on September 17 at 1:30 pm. The Club will meet at the Brady Readery in Laytonsville.

THE CELEBRATION OF ALLEN’S 50th anniversary as St. Paul’s Music Director is next Sunday, September 13. For five decades, Allen’s remarkable talent has brought music to life for our congregation. Join us in showing our gratitude for his many years of beautiful music and dedicated service.

For the celebration, we will have a light luncheon immediately following the Sunday service. Please use the signup sheet in the narthex if you are able to bring a dish to share. All help is greatly appreciated!

THE LAYTONSVILLE TOWN PICNIC will be held Saturday, September 19, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Laytonsville Town Hall. St. Paul will have a table set up at the picnic from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. If you would like to volunteer your time, please reach out to the office (stpaul208@aol.com, 301-963-2185) or to Pastor Laray (larayw194@gmail.com).

FOOD PREPARATION for our Fall BBQ Dinner and Bake Sale will take place on Sunday, September 20, following the service. Please join Leslie in the kitchen if you are able to help prepare the baked beans and mac-n-cheese for the October 9 dinner.

CASUAL CROP WALK SUNDAY will take place on Sunday, October 4. This year we will once again walk through the Town of Laytonsville, beginning at 11:00 am. This will give everyone a chance to have a cup of coffee in the Fellowship Hall before we head out. Please feel free to wear your walking clothes and shoes to church.

THE FALL BBQ DINNER & BAKE SALE will be held on Friday, October 9, from 4:00 to 7:30 pm. This year’s menu includes BBQ pulled pork and BBQ chicken, as well as all the sides and a drink. There will be eat-in (all you can eat) and carry-out options. The cost is $20 per person, $10 for children 8-12, and children 7 and under eat free. If you would like to volunteer to help with the dinner or if you have any questions, please contact Leslie Hinkle or Patty Ebner. If you can provide baked goods for the Bake Sale Table, please reach out to Sandy Walter or Nancy Hitchcock.

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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.