

Come and join us for our Community Health Fair on Saturday June 22, 2013 for a day of fun, education, health-screens, face painting, community conferencing and nutritional empowerment. For more information, please contact Adrienne Felton. Thank you.


Join us for Vacation Bible School (VBS) July 8-12, 2013. It is a summer fun time of learning, interactive play, and gathering. To register your child today for this free week of empowerment, please contact Lorraine Marston or call the church office at 301-879-8100.


The Global Missions Ministry of Good Hope Unity is proud to host its first Charity Fashion Show to support Missions in Gambia, West Africa. Come and join us as together we raise awareness and relief funding to support persons in need around the world! Donation Admission: $25. For more information, call the church office (301)879-8100 or contact Patience Oliver-Job or Ellen Aubee.


Please continue to keep the people of Moore, Oklahoma (to inlcude the rescue workers, residents and officials) in your prayers as they come to grips with the aftermath of the EF-5 level tornado that has levelled hundreds of homes in their town. To offer aid, please go to UMCOR.org and make a donation or join a team for restoration. Thank you!


Beloved, we want to celebrate the gift of God's salvific love (salvation) with you! If you have professed Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior for the first time this year, please let us know. We are excited about God at work in You! If you are uncertain, we are here for you as well. God loves all people and desires for all to live in the abundance of God's life-giving power. As people of faith, we want to stand with you, to encourage you, and to equip you for the journey ahead. Please send us an e-mail at secretaryghu@goodhopunion.org with your name and contact information or call the church office so that we can share the next steps with you. We praise God for your decision and look forward to our time together!


Please go to the employment tab to learn of the exciting career opportunities at GHUUMC. If interested in any open position, please fill out our Employment Application and submit it to secretaryghu@goodhopeunion.org or send it to the church office. Also, please notice the expiration dates for applying for all positions. Blessings!


To assure the inclusivity and diversity of our congregational leadership, the Nominations Committee seeks your voice in our 2014 Nominations Process. Criteria for a GHUUM church leader or committee member is located in our Leadership/Committee covenants available in the church office and on our website under church leadership. If you discern God's voice calling you to serve in a ministry/committee of Good Hope Union UMC, please contact the church office (301-879-8100) or email secretaryghu@goodhopeunion.org with the following information: Name, contact information, ministry of interest, and any other pertinent information that you would like to share. An informational session will be held immediately after church on June 2, 2013 in the Media Center for all interested persons. All submissions must be received by June 30, 2013 and selected persons will be notified via telephone/email by July 31, 2013.


Let's Get Moving Together!! Join us on Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm for a fitness workout with Personal Trainer Harry Tarrain! The cost is $5.00 per session. Come with your sweats on and a mat (or we will provide a mat for you). Regardless of your age or fitness ability, you will enjoy a workout tailored to your level of readiness, great music, and folks who are ready to laugh and move with you! Contact Dexter Watts or Tracey Powell for more information.

Can you sing? Do you want to learn to sing? Come join the youth or children’s choir. See Ruth Boyd or Jennifer Putney. There is a place for you!


Colesville Meals on Wheels needs volunteers to deliver meals in the North-Eastern Silver Spring area to those who, due to an ailment are unable to cook. Anyone who has some spare time and would like to help our fellow citizens, please call Mrs. Day at 301-384-5735. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
The Nurture Ministry, a branch of the Administrative Council, is designed to promote development and growth in the areas of education, worship, and stewardship. Ministries under Nurture that play an essential part in the operation and growth of our church are Sunday School, Worship, Children's Ministry, Youth/Young Adult Ministries, Stewardship Ministry, Small Group Ministries, and Senior/Adult Ministries.