Sunday, August 2, 2026
CHURCH & COMMUNITY EVENTS
August 1 & 2
On Saturday, August 1st from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Leviticus Training Center will host a virtual event where attendees will receive practical mental wellness tools and resources and the opportunity to receive a career training scholarship. Register on Eventbrite. On August 2nd, they will host a Back-to-School Celebration from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Leviticus Training Center, 1700 East Parham Road in Richmond, Virginia, featuring free school supply bags for the first 40 students, family activities, prayer, and encouragement.
August 2
Mike and the Fellas will celebrate their 4th anniversary on August 2nd at 3 pm in the King George Lodge at 9019 James Madison Parkway in King George, Virginia. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Contact Mike at 540-827-7838.
August 7
You are invited to take a free Giggle Break with comedians and coffee on Friday August 7th at 7 pm at the By His Grace Ministries Event Center, 1120 International Parkway, Suite 119 in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
August 8
Pastor William Butler and the Queen’s Chapel United Methodist Church invite you to their annual Community Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, August 8th at Queen’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 7410 Old Muirkirk Road in Beltsville, MD. There will be a one-mile walk at 8 am, health screenings, and a Gospel Line Dance at 10:30 am. The events are free and open to the community. Contact sondrastev@aol.com for more information.
August 8
Pastor Marlow Mitchell and the Rising Sun Baptist Church invite you to their Community Day on Saturday, August 8, from 10 am to 2 pm at 2407 Rhode Island Avenue in NE DC. There will be health screenings, Opioid/Narcan information, groceries, school supplies, and free Amazon Gift Cards for the first 25 to take HIV/AIDS tests.
August 9
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church invites you to an “All You Can Eat” Crab Feast on Sunday, August 9th, at 2 pm at 8400 Mission Road in Jessup, Maryland. Donations are $85.
August 9th
The Former Students and Friends of Robert Moton High School invite you to a Gospel Fest on Sunday, August 9th, from 1 pm to 6 pm at the Carroll County Arts Center, 91 West Main Street in Westminster, Maryland, featuring the “Who So Ever Will Group”, the Taylor Family Singers, and Ursula Lewis and the Chosen Vessels. Admission is $40. All proceeds will go toward scholarships.
August 9 & 10 through 14
St. Stephens Baptist Church invites you to its Homecoming service on August 9th at 2 pm with guest preacher Rev. Donnell Howard of Union Bethel Baptist Church in King George, Virginia. The guest preacher for services August 10th through 14th at 7 pm nightly will be Dr. Robert Williams of Saint Paul Church in District Heights, Maryland.
August 15
Pastor Bishop Anthony Maclin and The Sanctuary at Kingdom Square invite you to a Crab Feast scholarship fundraiser on Saturday, August 15th, from 1 to 5 pm at 5300 Crain Highway in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Tickets are $85 per person for a delicious menu. Visit Events at tsaks.org to register.
August 16
Union Bethel Ministries will host a Back-to-School Giveaway on August 16th from 12:30 to 3 pm at 6810 Floral Park Road in Brandywine, Maryland.
August 18 through 20
The Mount Salvation Baptist Church invites you to Vacation Bible School, August 18th through 20th, at 1961 N Culpeper St in Arlington, VA, from 5:45 to 7:45 pm nightly, and to a Sneaker Ball on August 21st at Langston Brown Community Center, 2121 N Culpeper St, Arlington, VA, from 5 to 9 pm. Contact Sis Yolanda Trammell at 571-398-1325.
August 20
Faith United Church of Christ will host a Mobile Market and Diaper Bank on Thursday, August 20th, from 9 am until the food runs out at 4900 10th Street in NE DC.
August 21 through August 23
The T.C. Williams High School Class of 1986 Reunion Committee invites you to their 40th-anniversary reunion, with events from Friday, August 21st, through Sunday, August 23rd. The marquee event is an elegant dinner celebration on Saturday, August 22nd, at the Embassy Suites Old Town Alexandria. For more information, call 704-574-6299 or visit tcwclassof86.com.
August 22
Senior Pastor Valdez Snipes and Love A.M.E. Church invite you to LOVE on the Lot SummerFest on Saturday, August 22nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at 1450 Mercantile Lane in Largo, Maryland. Guests can enjoy live music, delicious food, games, children’s activities, school supply giveaways, and community resources. Contact Sister Jaime P. at 301-351-1090 or at LoveAMEChurchMedia@gmail.com.
August 23
Pastor George Carlisle and Mount Pleasant Baptist church in Gainesville, Virginia invite you to their 149th Homecoming Service on Sunday August 23rd at 3 pm at the Northern Virginia Baptist Center, 14,019 Glenkirk Road in Gainesville, featuring the Spiritual Harmonizers of Northern Virginia. Lunch will be served from 1 to 2:30 pm.
August 28, 29, & 30
The Roosevelt High School Class of 1976 50th Year Celebration Meet and Greet will be Friday, August 28th from 6 to 9 pm at the Holiday Inn at 10,000 Baltimore Avenue in College Park, Maryland. The dinner dance will be Saturday, August 29th from 7 to 11 pm at the same location. $150 will cover Friday and Saturday’s events. Mail Checks payable to Michael Allen to Jacqulyn Childs-Coats at 2915 Apple Green Lane in Bowie, Maryland 20716. Email trhs.class76@gmail.com for more information. The Worship Service and Closing Receptions will be Sunday, August 30th at 2 pm at Word of Prayer Cultural Center, 1450 Mercantile Lane in Upper Marlboro, MD.
August 31
The Galilee Community Development Corporation’s 2nd Annual Golf Classic Tournament Charity Fundraiser will be on Monday, August 31st at the Renditions Golf Course, 1380 West Central Avenue in Davidsonville, Maryland. All proceeds benefit the Galilee Community Development Corporation’s Youth and Community Programs. 18 holes of golf and lunch for $160 per person and $640 for a foursome. You can also sponsor a hole by purchasing a commemorative sign to honor your loved ones for $200. Registration and Check-in at 7:30 am. Go to gcdcgolfclassic.com to register.
August 31 Deadline
Plans are underway for the 50th Class Reunion of the Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School Class of 1977. Please send your current contact information, including your full name and maiden name, to RooseveltRider7750@yahoo.com no later than August 31, 2026. If you know of any class members who have passed away, please include their names and the year of their passing so they can be honored at the reunion.
September 5
Senior Pastor Rev. Walter Lee Smith Jr. and St. Mark United Methodist Church in Laurel, Maryland, invite you to their Emancipation Day Celebration on September 5th, from 11 am to 9 pm, at 601 8th Street in Laurel, Maryland.
September 12
Divine Revelation Entertainment and Educational Services and Rosalyn Morgan present “Laughing In Spite Of: A Caregiver’s Journey” on Saturday, September 12th, at 1 pm at the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson Street, in Alexandria, Virginia. Visit rosalynfmorgan.com to purchase tickets. There will be a special presentation on Alzheimer’s and Dementia by the Real Dr. Broody, Dr. George H. Bone.
September 18
Pastor Peter Blue and St. Matthews Baptist Church at 2001 Brooks Drive in District Heights, Maryland, invite you to Joy Night on September 18th at 7 pm featuring Martha and the Sisters In Christ.
September 25 & 27
Grace Evangelistic Ministries invites you to the original stage play “The Arrangement” on September 25th and 27th in the A.J. Feriazzo Auditorium in Woodbridge Virginia. Visit gemtheaterproductions.org for more information.
September 26
The Health Ministry of First Mount Zion Baptist Church invites you to its Annual Health Fair on Saturday, September 26th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at 16,622 Dumfries Road in Dumfries, Virginia. There will be free wellness screenings, mental health resources, and community vibes. Email healthministry@firstmountzionbc.org for more information.
September 26
Victory Christian Ministries International, 14015 Minnieville Road in Woodbridge, will hold a Call 2 Worship Revival on September 28th from 11:15 am to 12:30 pm. It’s outside, so bring your lawn chairs.
October 2 & 3
The Jackson-Reed, formerly Wilson High School Class of ’76, invites you to their 50th Class Reunion Celebration Weekend. On Friday, October 2nd, join them for a meet-and-greet and an elegant luncheon on Saturday, October 3rd, at the Hyatt Centric-Arlington. For more information, contact Sam Jackson at 301-651-5504 or email wwilsonclassof76@gmail.com
October 3
Back by popular demand, Divine Revelation Entertainment and Educational Services will hold its annual Cancer Conquerors Banquet on Saturday, October 3rd, from 11 am to 3 pm at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Maryland, with special guest, Maryland Oncology expert Dr. Kashif Ali, comedian Cynthia Johnson, soulful DJ DannyT, and WHUR’s Jacquie Gales Webb as your MC. Visit divinerevelationent.org to get your tickets.
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.
October 17
The Grand Opening of the African American Resources Cultural and Heritage Society, Inc.’s African American Heritage Center at 125 East All Saints Street in the heart of Frederick, MD, will take place on Saturday, October 17th. The Heritage Center will serve as a hub for cultural events, educational programs, historical research, and artistic expression through curated exhibits and interactive programming. Visit aarchsociety.org for more information.
October 24
Rev. Jerome Allen Bell will record Volume 2 of Bridging the Gap…Generations on Saturday, October 24th at 4 pm at First Rock Baptist Church, 4300 Alabama Ave. in SE EDC
EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Job opening
The Full Gospel Baptist Church, 14350 Frederick Road in Cooksville Maryland is looking for an organist who can play that good old Gospel music and a little bit of contemporary music. Call 410-489-5069.
Job opening
Johnson Memorial Baptist Church is seeking an experienced musician who can play keyboards and piano, read music, and is available full-time every Sunday. Call Pastor Ken Thomas at (301) 675-2712.
Job Opening
The Greater First Baptist Church is seeking a musician to provide music during its Sunday Morning Service. The musician must be able to play the Hammond organ and piano. Contact the church at 202-445-9551.
Job Opening
First Baptist Church of Kengar in Kensington, MD, needs a skilled keyboardist who reads music, plays by ear, and can lead and teach. For more information, contact pastornorman@fbcofkengar.org or call 301-942-3423. The First Baptist Church of Ken-Gar in Kensington, Maryland, needs to hire a permanent musician. Contact Mark Fisher at 240-731-9104.
Job opening
A weekly, part-time pianist and choir directoris needed at Jerusalem-Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Rockville, to provide musical support and leadership for worship services and choir rehearsals. They must be able to play for the entire worship service (including prelude, congregational hymns, special music, offertory, and postlude) and rehearse and lead vocal parts (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) to strengthen choral performances of multiple choirs.Contactjmp1umc@aol.com for more information.
Job opening
The Little Union Baptist Church in Dumfries, Virginia, needs a Sound Engineer to support the AV Ministry during Sunday morning worship services, evening rehearsals, and other special events. If you’re interested, email your resume to Trustee Eli Banks at littleunion@verizon.net. For questions, contact the church at 703-221-4994.
Job opening
The Community Church in NE DC is looking for a drummer to play on the 4th Sunday of every month. Please contact Mr. Robertson at 240-460-1214 or email mrobertson7@verizon.net.
Job opening
The Rising Sun Baptist Church is seeking a Choir Director for several small choirs. The main requirement is the ability to play and teach hymns, gospel, and spirituals. Interested individuals can contact Pastor Marlow Mitchell at (202) 529-2911.