Events and Activities

Whether in-person or virtual, our goal is to engage with each other and God. We typically have events throughout the year including Easter egg hunts, Trick or Treating, Rummage Sales, and the Christmas play, in partnership with our drama club. The Christmas Bazaar also has a dedicated room full of crafts and cookies for the kids to make and decorate. We are looking forward to continuing these events and connecting with each other and God. You can also keep up with the church events and meetings using our calendar view.

Upcoming and Current

You can view our weekly announcements, events, and ongoing ways to be of service (food drives, volunteer opportunities in the church, etc.) in our Spirit Newsletter.

Christmas Bazaar – December 3rd, 8am-1pm

Complete your Christmas shopping with unique holiday gift items from our many Vendors & Crafters.  

PLUS You’ll find great bargains at the Church Bake Table, Nearly-New Room, Book Nook, Craft Room & Silent Auction.

For vendor information, E-mail joyg1@comcast.net or call the church office to leave a message 410-848-2313

Wreaths Across America – December 17th, Noon

Wreath sponsors needed for this year’s ceremony. Sponsor a wreath today for a chance at great prizes. Use the website, https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/43676/Overview/?relatedid=0, select MENU, look for Deer Park United Methodist Cemetery in participating locations. Order forms are also on the table in the narthex. wreaths are $15 each for this event.

Fundraiser

 

Recurring

Seekers Class – Adult Bible Studies – Classes meet between services (9:45 – 10:45am) in the Conference Room. Please join us, bring your coffee, and attend as often as you can! Check our Spirit newsletter or our Learning Page for summer and winter break periods.

Children’s Christian Education Classes – Children from 2 years to high school age enjoy the warm and inviting atmosphere. Children actively participate in learning about Christianity interactively with messages, Bible games, and songs. From 9:45AM to 10:45AM.

Children’s Plays/Skits – Regularly scheduled children’s events especially at Easter and Christmas where children of all ages perform, recite, and sing the glory of God’s Word.

Country Christmas Bazaar – Fall and Christmas crafts sold along with food. Craft vendors display their handiwork also. Lots of fun for the entire family — including pictures with Santa and children’s Christmas gift buying room. Free admission and church crafts are tax-free.

Flea Market/Yard Sale – Held on the lawns of the church in the spring. Tables are available for anyone who wishes to participate. Breakfast, lunch, and bake table are available.

Rummage Sale – Held every year in October. The congregation gets a chance to clean out their closets and donate treasures to the church to sell. There is glassware, holiday decorations, dishes, clothes, etc., etc., — anything goes. Delicious homemade soups and sweets are sold for lunch.

Pastor’s Weekly Study – Weekly Bible Study, Wednesdays at 1:00pm

Praise & Play Drama Group – Meets as needed for planning and rehearsals. We praise the Lord with skits, both humorous and serious. No experience necessary! For more information or to join contact Joy Grimm: joyg1@comcast.net. Check out our past events for some of the fun we have!

Vacation Bible School – Children from pre-school to 12 years learn about special topics each year. Children go from one creative center to the next – Bible lesson, storytelling, music, arts and crafts, snacks, outside activities — each activity follows the theme of that year.

 

Past

Salem Bottom Boys – November 13th, 10AM Church Service 

 

Fall Fest and Truck-or-Treat – October 30th, Noon-2

Family fun day full of activities for kids and adults alike along with a truck-or-treat. Open to the community.

Blessing of the Animals – October 9th, 8:30 Service

All creatures great and small — furry, finned, scaled, or shelled! The service will be in the pavilion.  Bring your pet for a hands-on, personal blessing or a picture of the pet if he/she does not travel well.

 

Blessing of the Back Packs – September 11th, Both Church Services

Wishing the children well as they head back to school.  Bring your backpack for a special blessing.

Speaker Barbara Zeigler Markland “Tell Me About the Cross”

The DPUMC sisterhood is happy to present noted Christian author and teacher on Saturday, September 24, 8:30AM until 2:30PM. The cost is $10 which includes continental breakfast and lunch. Reservations need to be made by September 18. Please make your check payable to the Deer Park Sisterhood, Any questions, see Helen Redding or email the church.

Vacation Bible School – June 20-24th, 6-8:15pm

VBS is back in-person this year.  For details on the theme, mission each day, free dinner beforehand, and more see the VBS page and welcome letter.  The theme will be knights of the North Castle.

Pictures on the VBS page and our closing performance.