ANNOUNCEMENTS
(received as of October 1, 2024)
October 6 through October 13
The 2024 March On Festival begins today! Get your tickets now for an exciting lineup of films, performances, panel discussions, and immersive experiences. Today at 2pm you can celebrate James Baldwin’s enduring impact at the National Archives. The special screening of the Film “James Baldwin: “The Price of the Ticket” is free and will be complemented by an evocative dance performance and a panel discussion on Baldwin’s work. Register now for all the March On Festival’s exciting events at marchonfest.org.
October 6
Calvary Episcopal Church is holding its Homecoming service this morning at 10 am. Their theme is “Guide My Feet”! All are invited to share in lively, inspiring praise and worship. Calvary Episcopal Church is at 820 6th Street NE, Washington DC.
October 6
The Missionary Ministry of Second Baptist Church in Falls Church invites you to its Annual Missionary Day Celebration this morning at the 11 a.m. worship service at 6626 Costner Drive in Falls Church. Rev. Issac Howard and the Howard Ministries Church will be the special guests. All are invited, especially area missionaries, officers, and members. Light refreshments will be served after the service.
October 6
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church will celebrate 80 years of “Living in Love, Walking by Faith, and serving their community” this morning at 10 a.m. You are invited to attend the Festive Eucharist and Reception at 10 a.m. with guest preacher Rev. Joseph Constant at 3601 Alabama Avenue SE DC.
October 6, 8, 9, 10
Pastor Dr. C.A. Lundy and the members of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Woodbridge invite you to their Annual Homecoming and Fall Revival at 3 pm this afternoon with Rev. Dr. James Murphy of Greater Little Zion of Fairfax, Virginia. Services continue Tuesday, October 8 at 7 pm with Rev. Dr. Alfred Jones of Mount Zion Baptist of Triangle, Virginia, on Wednesday, October 9, with Rev. Dr. Paul Shepherd of First Baptist of Merrifield, and on Thursday, October 10th, at 7 pm with Rev. Micheal Sessom of Little Union Baptist of Dumfries, Virginia.
October 6
On October 26th, the Isle of Patmos Baptist Church will celebrate the 25th Pastoral and 6th Consecration Anniversary of Senior Pastor Bishop Calvin L. Matthews.
October 8, 9, 10
Mount Salvation Baptist Church in Arlington, Virginia, invites you to its Annual Fall Revival nightly at 1961 North Culpepper Street at 7 pm. On Tuesday, October 8, the revivalist will be Rev. Dr Augustus Henderson, Pastor of Christian Way Baptist Church in Falls Church. Rev. James Gibson, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Chesterbrook, will minister on Wednesday, October 9. On Thursday, October 10, Rev. Delisha Davis, Pastor of Calloway United Methodist Church in Arlington, will minister. A light meal will be served nightly from 5:30 to 6:30. All are welcome.
October 9
Roberts Memorial United Methodist Church Annual Golf Classic will be held on October 9 at Laurel Hill Golf Club, 8701 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton, VA. Check-in is at 9:00 a.m. For additional information, contact Charles Sias (pronounced Sigh-as) at 703.403.1281.
October 12
Salem Baptist Church of DC continues its 150th Jubilee Concert Series on October 12 at 5 p.m. at 917 N Street NW. The program will feature Barbara June Carter, Soloman Sparrow, and the Vermont Avenue Baptist Choir.
October 12
The Western High School Reunion Committee of 1970 – 1976 will hold the Reunion Gala on October 12th from 6 pm to 10 pm in the Eloquent Touch Ballroom at 3914 Bexley Place in Suitland, Maryland. Entry is $75. Contact Sheryl Thompkins at 202-246-7976 for more information.
October 12
The People’s Community Baptist Church, 31 Norwood Road in Silver Spring, invites you to its annual Domestic Violence Awareness Conference on Saturday, October 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The keynote speaker will be author, advocate, and survivor Keeya Vawar. To register, go to forms.fellowshipone.com.
October 12
Lieutenant Charles R. Anderson, American Legion Post 360 in Warrenton, Virginia, invites you to a Praise-to-Praise Fundraiser Celebration on Saturday, October 12, from 3 to 6 pm at the Warrenton Community Center at 430 East Shirley Avenue. Good Chicken Dinner will be available for $15. All proceeds will benefit veterans and provide scholarships to Fauquier County JROTC Cadets and other County students. Chosen, The Old Gospel Dynamics, Clever Oak Baptist Church Choir, The Diamond Warriors, and the Sons of Faith will minister in song.
October 13
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church is hosting a Voter Educational Seminar on Sunday, October 13th, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. in the Panorama Room, 1600 Morris Road, SE DC. Listen to a panel of experts and learn about key issues. Call Bonita at 301-758-3768 for more information.
October 13
Union Wesley AME ZION Church, one of the oldest churches in the DC area, will celebrate its 180th anniversary on Sunday, October 13. The church was originally located at 23rd & L Street in Northwest Washington, and many people in the DC area, especially in Georgetown, attended Union Wesley, even Peter Green. Some families go back as far as 100 years. Anyone who has ever been a member or attended services at Union Wesley is invited on Sunday, October 13, to help celebrate this stellar anniversary at 1860 Michigan Ave. NE DC, where Reverend Brian Relford is pastor.
Services start at 10:00 am.
October 17
Russell Temple CME at 507 North Alfred Street in Alexandria, Virginia, invites you to its Homecoming Revival Services on Thursday, October 17, at 7 pm and Sunday, October 20th, at 11 am on Zoom. Contact the Church for more information. The preacher will be Rev. Alfreda Jackson, Pastor of Mount Pleasant CME in Halifax, Virginia. The ZOOM ID is 839 6813 3822 and the passcode is 322 213.
October 17, 18, 20
Greater Little Zion Baptist Church in Fairfax, Virginia, is celebrating its 133rd Church Anniversary. They are kicking off the celebration with a two-day revival on Thursday, Oct 17th, and Friday, October 18th,at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Dr. Tess Powell-Curtis. Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill, Va. On Sunday, October 20th @ 11 a.m., the Guest Speaker will be Rev. Curtis E. Edmonds Jr, Senior Pastor of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Stafford, Va. The theme is Reset, Revive, Rededicate, and Rejoice, based on Romans 12:2. The church is at 101185 Zion Drive in Fairfax, Virginia.
October 18
The Black Ministers’ Conference of Montgomery County, MD’s “Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament” is scheduled for Friday, October 18th, at Leisure World Golf Course, 3701 Rossmoor Blvd, Silver Spring, MD. Shotgun starts at 9 am. Best ball, Captain’s Choice. $125 for individuals. $500 for a foursome. The fee includes a golf clinic, breakfast, and the awards luncheon. To register, contact Ron Wright at 240-461-6971
(October 18 entry deadline)
Collaborate to Educate Our Sons is accepting entries to its Essay Contest for scholarships for the 24/25 academic year. The contest ends on October 18. At least four scholarships will be awarded to sophomore, junior, or senior males in High School, Vocational School, College, and/or Seminary. The scholarships will be awarded on November 10 at a banquet. To enter, go to collaborateneducate.org starting tomorrow.
October 19
Divine Revelation Entertainment and Educational Services invites you to its annual Cancer Conqueror banquet, which will be held on October 19 at noon in Martin’s Crosswinds, 7400 Greenway Center Drive in Greenbelt, Maryland. Guests include Maryland Oncologist Dr. Kashif Ali, Mike McCoy, and Voices United, and I will be your mistress of ceremonies. Join us for an uplifting and fulfilling lunch. Go to divinerevelationent.org to purchase tickets.
October 19
President and CEO Rev. Shirley Y. Cobb and Facilitator Rev. Dr. Marilyn Lewis invite you to the Second Annual Baptist Ministers’ Conference for Women, Heading for High Places, on October 19th from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Word of God Baptist Church, 6513 Queens Chapel Road in University Park, Maryland. In-person and Zoom Early registration is $35 before October 12.
October 19
Pastor David McIntosh-Peters and Salem Baptist Church members invite you to their 150th Jubilee Celebration Gala on October 19th at 4 p.m. at the Villa, 4060 Powder Mill Road in Beltsville, Maryland. Pastor Terry D. Streeter will be the keynote speaker, and Ralph Hendon and DC Darryl Marks will be the featured artists. Tickets are $100 per person. The attire is formal. For tickets and more information, call or text Marcia Alexander at 202-213-1481 and Tracina Leake at 202-957-7732.
October 19
Middle & high school students in the Greater Washington Region are invited to join the year-round, tuition-free FAME Jazz Band Program. It provides music instruction, academic tutoring, college planning, and workforce readiness. Public, private & homeschooled students are encouraged to apply. You must be committed to playing your instrument and learning and performing jazz music. FAME, the Foundation for the advancement of music and education, is seeking youth who are eager to grow in their artistic expression and maintain high academic standards. For more information, go to famemusic.org
October 19
The National Building Museum hosts THE BIG BUILD, an annual FREE, STEM-focused festival for all ages exploring a wide variety of unique, interactive activities with roofers, plumbers, home remodelers, construction workers, carpenters, designers, and artisans. Everyone will be using real tools, and you can even climb inside construction equipment in the outdoor Petting Zoo! The event is FREE, but registration is suggested at nbp.org.
October 19
There will be a 60th Anniversary Celebration of the Jennie Dean Educational Foundation at the Manassas Museum, in Manassas Virginia on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 4pm7pm. Admission is Free! Light refreshments and entertainment! Register for the event: https://www.jenniedeanedufdn.org/. For more information: 240-485-6857. Sixty years ago, the Foundation was established to provide students with loans and scholarships. The inspiration for the Foundation’s work comes from the efforts of Ms Jennie Dean. Despite being born into slavery in 1852 and without the benefit of a formal education, she changed the lives of countless African Americans in Manassas, Prince William County, and the region. She opened the Manassas Industrial School for Colored Youth in 1893. Since its inception the Foundation has provided loans and scholarships to students to pursue their educational dreams.
October 20
Greater Tried Stone Baptist Church at 1363 Otis Place in NW DC will hold its 100th Anniversary Banquet Sunday, October 20, from 4 to 8 pm at Martins Crosswinds at 7400 Greenway Center Drive in Greenbelt, Maryland. Tickets are $60 for adults and $40 for children under 10. For tickets, contact Rita McNair at 301-535-1045.
October 20
All Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders and their families and friends are invited to celebrate the 83rd Church Anniversary of Peoples Community Church, pastored by Rev. Vernon Robinson, on Sunday, October 20th at 10 am. Minister Kenyon E. McAfee of Central Baptist Church of Camp Springs will be the guest preacher. Peoples Community Church is at 653 11th Street NE.
October 20 & 26
Sollers United Methodist Church, 1219 Wrighton Road in Lothian, Maryland, will celebrate its 150th Church Anniversary on Sunday, October 20, at its 9 a.m. Worship Service with Guest Speaker Bowie State University President The Honorable Aminta Breaux and on Saturday, 26, with a banquet at the Cannon Club, 699 Mt. Zion Marlboro Road in Lothian, Maryland. Banquet costs are $85. The Anniversary Contact is Sharese Stevens at 202-468-7187.
October 25
The All For Christ Gospel Singers will minister in song Friday October 25th at St. Matthews Baptist Church, 2001 Brooks Drive in District Heights, Maryland.
October 26
If you know someone who could benefit from learning how to avoid falling victim to fraud, bring them to the Theta Omega Omega Chapter’s Fraud Prevention Seminar on Saturday October 26 at 10 am at the Leon Grant Family Life Center at Mount Calvary Baptist Church 608 North Horners Lane in Rockville, Maryland. The event is free and open to the public. Go to aka-too.org and click the link to register your family and friends.
October 26
The Montgomery County section of the National Council for Negro Women will have an inspirational brunch celebrating life, legacy, and service on Saturday October 26th, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Bethesda Marriott at 5151 Pooks Hill Road in Bethesda, Maryland. The keynote speaker will be Rev. Kendra M. Smith of Kingdom Fellowship AME. Tickets are $78 per person. Advance ticket sales only. For ticket information, call 301-578-6124.
October 26
The Food Pantry of Peoples Congregational Church is excited to announce its annual Food Drive to alleviate hunger and provide vital support to needy people. The drive will be held on Saturday, October 26, from noon to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of 4704 13th Street NW. If it rains, it will be in the church Fellowship Hall. For more information, call 202-829-5511.
October 26
The women’s ministry of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 309 Wolfe Street in Fredericksburg, Virginia, will have its annual women’s retreat. The theme is “Women with A Purpose.” Minister Mary Edwards, Rev. Poinsettia Oliver, and Dr. DeNita Square Smith will be speakers.
October 26
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 608 North Horners Lane, Rockville, MD, will host a community Yard Sale on Saturday, October 26th, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sell and buy new and gently used clothing, household items, toys, baked goods, and more. Crafters are welcome. Food trucks will sell tasty treats. The cost per space is $ 25.00. Donations from your proceeds will be graciously accepted, and receipts will be provided.
For registration and more information, contact Adrienne.Hatchett@MTCBC.org.
October 27
The Mount Zion Baptist Church will hold its Women’s Annual Service on Sunday, October 27th, at 11:00 a.m. at 309 Wolfe Street in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Their keynote speaker will be First Lady Dr. Gwendolyn O. Young, a member of the Silas First Baptist Church of Severna Park, where her husband, the Reverend Jesse E. Young, is the pastor.
October 27
Pastor Micheal D. Thompson and The Bethesda Baptist Church invite you to a Cancer Benefit Concert on Sunday, October 27, featuring Maestro La Tonya Wrenn at 1808 Capital Avenue in NE, DC. Proceeds benefit the Howard University Cancer Center and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
For more information, go to bethesdaweb.org.
October 27
The Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 309 Wolfe Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia’s women’s ministry, will celebrate its annual women’s day program at the 11:00 A.M. morning worship service. First Lady Dr. Gwendolyn O. Young of Silas First Baptist Church of Severna Park, Maryland, will be the guest speaker.
November 3
You’re invited to A WALK IN FAITH—with mezzo-soprano star TRACIE LUCK on Sunday, November 3rd at 3:00 at the Weinberg Theatre in downtown Frederick, Maryland. Join Tracie’s healing journey with jazz, spirituals, Mahler, Berlioz (BEAR-LEE-OHS), and more, featuring the Frederick County Gospel Choir. Proceeds support the 2025 opening of the African American Resources, Cultural Heritage Society’s African American Heritage Center, Frederick County’s only museum honoring the local African American experience. For tickets, call the Weinberg Theatre at 301-600-2828 or purchase online at WeinbergCenter.org.
November 3
You are invited to the Consecration Service of Pastor Hassie Howard, who will become a Bishop, on Sunday, November 3, at 3:30 p.m., hosted by Apostle Vaughn and the Holy Light Baptist Church Choir. Community Baptist will celebrate the church’s 72nd anniversary and the Pastor and First Lady’s 15th anniversary at 11:30 a.m. at 10,112 Community Lane in Fairfax Station, Virginia.
November 7 & 9
All are welcome to attend the opening Worship Service of the AME Church Baltimore District Conference at St. Stephens AME Church at 1601 Old Eastern Avenue in Essex, MD. The theme is “We’re Believing, Being & Becoming More for Christ.” Rev. Melech E.M. Thomas, Pastor of Payne Memorial AME in Baltimore, will preach on November 7th at 7 pm. The Right Rev. Reginald T. Jackson, the new Presiding Bishop of the Second Episcopal District of the AME Church, will preach at the closing worship service at noon on Saturday, November 9th.
November 9
The IVY Foundation of Greater Prince William County presents a Masquerade Affair at the Marriott at Fair Oaks in Fairfax, Virginia, on November 9 from 6 to 11 pm. Music by the Chocolate Factory. After 5 Attire. Tickets are $125. The evening supports scholarships and community programs that serve those in need. For tickets, sponsorship information, and discounted room rates, please visit pwcivyfoundation.org
December 7
Salem Baptist Church of DC continues its 150th Jubilee Concert Series on December 7 at 5 pm at 917 N Street NW, featuring Minister Derrick Thompson and the Sounds of Levites Community Choir.
December 14
Join FAME, the Foundation for Advancement on Music and Education, for a merry, bright, joyful, cheerful musical concert on Sunday, December 14, from 2 to 4 pm. The Tis the Season Concert will be at The Performing Arts Center, Dr. Henry Wise High School, 12,650 Brooke Lane in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The FAME Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band will perform and I, Jacquie Gales Webb, will be your mistress of ceremonies. Our special guests will be the Eleanor Roosevelt High School Chamber Winds and Hyattsville Middle School Orchestra students. Proceeds from this event will support FAME’s year-round music, academic, and life-skills activities. Get your tickets now at FAMEmusic.org Help us give thanks for FAME’s 20 years of music and academic excellence!
December 15
Life Waters Ministries International will hold its Annual Fundraising Gala on December 15 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Branch Drive in McLean, Virginia. The gala will raise awareness and funds for Sarcoma Cancer. To register, go to lwministriesonline.org.