Visiting a church can be like going on a blind-date--you hope for the best, but you just never know. We hope that this information will help to remove the unknowns for your first visit to St. Paul at Oxon Hill.
St. Paul at Oxon Hill is a loving and caring congregation who welcomes all. YOU are welcome because here there are no strangers. We embrace diversity and offer you community. Your presence means a lot to us and we want you to know that our doors are always open to be of service to you. Romans 15: 7 reminds us to, “Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.”
Parking
There is plenty of parking, but not all of it is directly around the church structure. Parking is allowed on the street and there is also a parking lot next to our community outreach center (TCRC). Look for the brick house next to the church and park in the lot on the other side of the house. Depending on the Sunday and service you attend, you may find greeters in the parking lot helping you to find parking and your way to the sanctuary.
Walking in
You'll be greeted warmly by some friendly people. These "greeters," as we call them, will give you a bulletin and direct you to the main sanctuary. If you have children, they are welcome to worship with you.
Our Services
We have two worship services on most Sundays, 7:45-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Occasionally, we will have a joint service--announced in advance on our marquee and on this site--starting at 10 a.m.
Sunday School
We have classes, 9:30-10:45 a.m for all ages. Most classes are held in our education center on the lower level. Feel free to accompany your child to his/her class and meet the teacher.
The adult Sunday School class is held on the lower level and an "Early Bird" Bible Study is held in the sancturary and conducted by Pastor Smothers.
For First-Time Guests
If you are are a first-time guest, we will ask you to stand and to introduce yourself. We don't want you to feel that you are being put on the spot; we just want to welcome you warmly and give everyone an opportunity to recognize you. Following each worship service, we gather in the fellowship hall for refreshments and we invite you to join us for coffee, breakfast, sandwiches, chips, dips, cake, fruit...you can never tell.
More Questions???
If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to call us (301-567-4433) or email us at admin@stpumcmd.org. We'd love to hear from you!
St. Paul at Oxon Hill is a loving and caring congregation who welcomes all. YOU are welcome because here there are no strangers. We embrace diversity and offer you community. Your presence means a lot to us and we want you to know that our doors are always open to be of service to you. Romans 15: 7 reminds us to, “Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.”
Parking
There is plenty of parking, but not all of it is directly around the church structure. Parking is allowed on the street and there is also a parking lot next to our community outreach center (TCRC). Look for the brick house next to the church and park in the lot on the other side of the house. Depending on the Sunday and service you attend, you may find greeters in the parking lot helping you to find parking and your way to the sanctuary.
Walking in
You'll be greeted warmly by some friendly people. These "greeters," as we call them, will give you a bulletin and direct you to the main sanctuary. If you have children, they are welcome to worship with you.
Our Services
We have two worship services on most Sundays, 7:45-9 a.m. and 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Occasionally, we will have a joint service--announced in advance on our marquee and on this site--starting at 10 a.m.
Sunday School
We have classes, 9:30-10:45 a.m for all ages. Most classes are held in our education center on the lower level. Feel free to accompany your child to his/her class and meet the teacher.
The adult Sunday School class is held on the lower level and an "Early Bird" Bible Study is held in the sancturary and conducted by Pastor Smothers.
For First-Time Guests
If you are are a first-time guest, we will ask you to stand and to introduce yourself. We don't want you to feel that you are being put on the spot; we just want to welcome you warmly and give everyone an opportunity to recognize you. Following each worship service, we gather in the fellowship hall for refreshments and we invite you to join us for coffee, breakfast, sandwiches, chips, dips, cake, fruit...you can never tell.
More Questions???
If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to call us (301-567-4433) or email us at admin@stpumcmd.org. We'd love to hear from you!