ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday, April 19, 2026
CHURCH & COMMUNITY EVENTS
Through May 2
The Louella W. Norfleet Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc., offers financial help to students across the country, especially first-generation college-bound students. High school seniors are encouraged to apply for the school’s annual scholarships. Students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher can apply for one of four scholarships. Applications are accepted on the website through May 2.
Through May 2
The Foundation for the Advancement of Music and Education encourages you to visit FAMEmusic.org to register for FAME’s summer music programs July 6th through 10th at the University of Maryland School of Music in College Park and July 13 through 17th at Harmony Hall Arts Center in Fort Washington. All sessions are held Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4:30 pm and are designed for middle and high school students interested in exploring music as a creative and technical discipline. In addition, middle and high school students in the DMV can apply to the Fame Jazz Band Program, designed to strengthen musicianship and academic achievement. The deadline for applications and teacher recommendations is May 2nd. Auditions are performed live starting May 18th. Go to FAMEmusic.org for more information and to apply.
April 19th
Community Baptist Church at 7344 Cedar Avenue in Jessup, Maryland, congratulates Pastor Frank J. Hines, Jr. on his 19th Pastoral Anniversary on Sunday, April 19th at 11 a.m.
April 19
Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Michele F. Parker and the St. John CME Church at 2801 Stanton Road in SE DC invites you to its Women’s Day celebration on Sunday, April 19th at 10:45 am with guest preacher Rev. Pamela A. Smith, the former DC Police Chief. The theme is “Anchored in Faith,” and the color to wear is yellow. You can also join online. Visit stjohndc.cmechurches.org for more information.
April 19
Pastor Josette Franklin and the Bazaar and Decorating Committee of Roberts Memorial United Methodist Church at 606 South Washington Street in Alexandria, Virginia, invite you to Family and Friends Day on Sunday, April 19th, at 11 am and 3 pm, with guest speaker Rev. Dr. William T. Chaney Jr. of Saint Stephens United Methodist Church in Burke, Virginia. Watch the live stream on YouTube and Facebook.
April 24
Help the First Baptist Church of Highland Park celebrate Rev. Dr. Henry P. Davis III’s 25th pastoral anniversary at a black-tie gala on Friday, April 24th, at 5:30 pm at the Hotel at the University of Maryland, 7777 Baltimore Avenue in College Park. Winston Chaney will host the event, and Byron Cage will minister in song. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at fbchighlandpark.org.
April 25 & 26
Active-duty, guard, reserve, and veteran families are invited to attend the Military Child World Expo, which provides education and wellness information all in one place to celebrate and support the lives of military-connected children. There will be STEAM and DIY Zones, a digital learning lab, teen caregiver recognition, and much more at the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City on April 25th from 10 am to 6 pm, and at Fashion Center at Pentagon City on April 26th from noon to 4 pm. Visit themilitarychildworldexpo.com for more information.
April 25
Mary’s Missionary Baptist Church at 2811 14th Street NE invites you to a Prayer Breakfast at 10 am on April 25th. The donation is $20.
April 25
The women of Bethel Christian Fellowship at 2220 Martin L. King Jr. Ave SE, DC, will host a Mother’s Day Bazaar on Saturday, April 25th, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Their Mother’s Day Bazaar will feature unique gifts from local boutiques and vendors. Join them for a free, family-friendly community event with raffle door prizes for all ages.
April 25
Enon Baptist Church’s Deaconess Ministry invites you to its 2026 State Pageant, which will be held on Saturday, April 25, from 1 – 6 pm at 5200 Temple Hills Rd. in Temple Hills, MD. During this pageant, each of 50 ladies will represent a state, dressed in formal wear and bring a dish that their state is known for, and walk the red carpet. Join them for fun, fashion, food, and fellowship.
April 25
You are invited to a fun-filled, interactive day of team games, fitness challenges, family-friendly activities, music, and fellowship for all ages at the Mount Calvary Baptist Church Health and Wellness Intergenerational Field Day on Saturday, April 25th, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in the Leon Grant Family Life Center, 608 North Horners Lane, Rockville, Maryland. The event is funded by the Black Physicians and HealthCare Network. A healthy lunch will be provided. Register at mtcbc.org.
April 26
Celebrate the 9th Pastoral Anniversary Service for Pastor Roger H. Brown of New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church at 4270 Benning Road in NE DC on Sunday, April 26th at 10 am. The guest preacher will be Minister Kenyon E. McAfee of the Central Baptist Church of Camp Springs, Maryland.
April 26
Greater Little Zion Baptist Church at 10,185 Zion Drive in Fairfax, Virginia, invites you to its Women’s Day Celebration at 11 am on Sunday, April 26th. The Speaker will be Rev. Melody Boone. The colors are shades of purple, and a reception will follow the service.
April 26
Israel Baptist Church invites you to the Second Pastoral Anniversary of Senior Pastor Lance T. Aubert, Sr., on Sunday, April 26th at 11 am and 3 pm at 1251 Saratoga Avenue in NE DC.
April 26
Pastor Reginald E. Bryant and the Mount Olive Baptist Church, 2932 Atoka Road in Rectortown, Viginia, invite you to Missionary Annual Day on Sunday April 26th at 3 pm with Pastor Rodney L. Smith Sr of the Mount Nebo Baptist Church in Marshall, Virginia as guest speaker. Lunch will be served following the morning service.
May 2
The National Council of Negro Women Prince George’s County Section will hold a Blood Drive in the Auxiliary Gym of the Colin Powell Academy at 12,200 Fort Washington Road in Fort Washington, Maryland, from 9 am to 2 pm. Schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.
[by May 2] June 6
You are invited to the 11th Pastoral Anniversary Banquet for Rev. Curtis L. Stanley, Pastor of Rehoboth Baptist Church, on Saturday, June 6th, from 3 to 7 pm at the Waldorf Jaycees Community Center, 3090 Crain Highway in Waldorf, Maryland. Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. The cost is $50 per person. Please see any member of the Pastor’s Aide Society for tickets by May 2nd.
May 2
The First Baptist Church of Merrifield Education Ministry invites middle and high school students, parents, community leaders, and local elected officials to “Breaking the Silence: Merrifield’s Community Response to Bullying, Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide Prevention on Saturday, May 2nd at 9 am at the James Lee Community Center at 2855 Annandale Road #114 in Falls Church, Virginia. Featured speakers are Fairfax County Schools’ Stefan Marcos on education, and Executive Consultant and Coach Danny Dickerson on mental health. Register via Eventbrite at bgc-eventbrite.com.
May 2
The Largo Community Church at 1701 Enterprise Road in Mitchellville, Maryland will host a free health fair on Saturday, May 2nd, from 10 AM to 3 PM that will have blood pressure, cholesterol, dental, vision, and memory screenings and interactive cooking demonstrations, painting classes, seminars, and a blood drive. For more information, email healthfair@largocc.org.
May 2
Rising Sun Baptist Church in NE DC will host its annual Gospel Jazz Brunch on Saturday, May 2nd, from 10 am to 12:30 pm at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Maryland. Tickets are $100 for adults and $50 for children under 12. To purchase tickets, contact Trustee Pamela Mitchell or email contact@RisingSunDC.org.
May 3
You are invited to the Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church at 1 Chevy Chase Circle in DC on May 3rd from 4 to 6 pm for “Harmony for Humanity.” The interfaith concert will honor the African American story as a foundational part of America’s journey, with special performances by the Jeremy Winston Chorale International. For more information, contact Tim Warner at timothy.warner@habitatmm.org.
May 3
Rev. Kevin J. Agee, Pastor and Presiding Elder, invites you to the 85th Church Anniversary of the Russell Temple CME Church at 507 North Alfred Street in Alexandria, Virginia, on Sunday, May 3rd at 11 am. The guest speaker will be Bishop James B. Walker, Presiding Prelate of the 7th Episcopal District.
May 3
Pastor Diane Dixon and the Sharp Street United Methodist Church at 1310 Olney-Spring Road in Sandy Spring, Maryland, invite you to a springtime melody of music featuring the Sharp Street Singers on Sunday, May 3rd at 4 pm.
May 3
The Deacons and Deaconesses Ministries of Second Baptist Church in Falls Church, Virginia, will celebrate another year of service on May 3rd at 3:00 p.m. at 6626 Costner Drive. The guest preacher is Rev. Dr. Janice Jenkins, Associate Minister at Free Union Baptist Church in Culpeper, Virginia. Everyone is welcome to worship, fellowship, and have a hallelujah-good time in the Lord.
May 9
The Shiloh Senior Choir will present Evelyn Simpson-Cureton, a multi-talented composer, arranger, professor, and Shiloh organist, in a Mother’s Day concert at 3:30 pm on Saturday, May 9th at Shiloh Baptist Church at 1500 Ninth Street, NW, Washington, DC. The renowned Shiloh Senior Choir and featured artists will also render some of Ms. Evelyn’s compositions. The concert is free of charge as part of Shiloh’s Performing Arts Series. For more information, visit www.shilohbaptist.org or call 202-232-4288.”
May 9
The Beltway Church of Christ in Camp Springs, MD, is hosting the annual Mental Health Day program on May 9th from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are invited. The program will include lunch, fellowship, advice from a variety of mental health professionals, and a Mental Health Forum for youth. For more information, please visit beltwaycoc.org.
May 16
The International Church Ushers Association of Maryland invites you to Ministers In Song, in loving memory of their late president, Louis E. Parker, on Saturday, May 16th, at 6 pm at Nichols-Bethel United Methodist Church, 1239 Murray Road, Odenton, Maryland. Tickets are $20. Contact Julia A. Kitchen at 301-760-3333 for more information.
May 16
You’re invited to a powerful day of healing, hope, and practical support for the whole family. Alfred Street Baptist Church, located at 301 South Alfred Street in Alexandria, Virginia, presents the family-focused 2026 Mental Health Symposium — Whole Me, Whole We — on Saturday, May 16th, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., featuring renowned psychologist Dr. Thema Bryant and a host of trusted mental health professionals. This free community event will offer tools, conversations, and resources to support your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Registration is required. Visit www.alfredstreet.org for more information.
May 17
Peter’s United Methodist Church invites you to a day of fellowship, fun, and faith at their Blessing of the Bikes on Sunday, May 17th at 11:30 am at 2785 Chaney Road in Dunkirk, Maryland. All bikers, families, and friends are welcome.
May 23
Pastor Marvin Sellman of My Redeemer Lives and Pastor Ben Holland of Dunkirk Baptist Church invite 100 Men Unified in Christ to gather at 11275 Southern Md Blvd. in Dunkirk, Md, for praise, prayer, and fellowship. The service begins at 3 pm. Call Pastor Sellman at 301-613-9655 for more information.
May 30
Peter’s United Women in Faith invites you to shop, celebrate, and connect at Peter’s United Methodist Church’s spring Bazaar on Saturday, May 30th, from 11 am to 3 pm at 2785 Chaney Road in Dunkirk, Maryland.
June 6
The Real Estate Ministry of the Clinton Baptist Church at 8701 Woodyard Road in Clinton, Maryland, invites you to a Homeownership Fair on Saturday, June 6th, from 10 am to 2 pm. Attendees will have access to real estate professionals, mortgage lending information, credit repair resources, home inspectors, title companies, and a representative from the Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development sharing details on down payment assistance programs. Email realestate@clintonbaptist.org for more information.
June 27
Clinton Baptist Church & MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital are hosting the largest community baby shower in Prince George’s County and the greater DMV region at the PG Sports & Learning Complex at 8001 Sheriff Road in Landover, on June 27th from 10 am to 1 pm. This large-scale community event is designed to support families by providing essential resources and education for parents, with a special emphasis on first-time and expecting parents. Attendees will receive free baby essentials, including car seats, Pampers, baby bags, bottles, and more, while supplies last. The event will also feature a wide range of vendors and community organizations offering valuable information on maternal health, childcare, and family support services, as well as featured speakers. Register in advance on Eventbrite.
October 15 – 19
Join the ICUA of Maryland on a trip to Kentucky and Ohio to visit the Ark Encounter, the Muhammad Ali Center, and the National Underground Railroad Museum, October 15 through 19th. Travel and hotel accommodations tickets are still available. Call Darlene Edwards at 301-736-7973 for tickets and more information.
(Final Payment due 7/21/26) September 28 – October 2)
First Bethel Baptist Church of Camp Springs invites you to join them when they visit Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard & the Zion Union Heritage Museum September 28 through October 2nd. For more information, call 301-925-8583.
July 25
Vienna Reunion 2026 will bus to Seven Springs Farm and Vineyard in Norlina, North Carolina, for the BBQ, Blues, and Brews Festival at 10 am on July 25th, returning at 12:30 am to Fairfax, Virginia. For more information, call Vangie at 703-867-4885.