To help equip our families with practical, hope-filled tools, CHUMC is hosting a local, in-person watch party for the United Methodist Church’s national Do No Harm Conference.
Gather in the CHUMC sanctuary for an interfaith vigil and the full unveiling of the Gaza Children's Shroud memorial. The evening includes prayers across traditions, testimonies from Palestinian families, and guest speakers from Priests Against Genocide USA and Doctors Against Genocide. All are welcome; light food provided.
Join us in worship at 9AM & 10:30AM as we dedicate our 2027 stewardship pledges! Grounded in this year’s theme, Stone Soup, we will celebrate how sharing what we have overcomes scarcity with community, joy, and abundance. All are welcome!
We will have a special musical performance by our wonderful Children’s Choir!
The Faith Finders Children’s Ministry is hosting a special "Sunday Cafe" for the entire congregation after morning worship.
Celebrate the release of CHUMC Children’s Ministry leader Kate Lawson-Hedger’s new book, Praying with Kids: Whole Body Practices for Families and Church Communities! Join us right after Kid’s Café for an intergenerational afternoon featuring a book reading, hands-on kid-friendly prayer, author signing, refreshments, and party favors. All ages welcome!
Begin the season of Advent with our community-written devotional booklet! Available in print at church on Sunday, November 29 and as daily emails in your inbox. (Interested in contributing a reflection or artwork? Submissions are open through November 15!)
Our annual Children’s Christmas Pageant is a cherished tradition. Our kids bring the Christmas story to life right before our eyes!
The Stocking Project is a hands-on, churchwide service day where we fill Christmas gift bags with essential items and festive goodies for families in need.
Celebrate the season with a festive morning together! Join us at 9 AM for a warm community breakfast, followed by our annual Lessons & Carols in worship at 10:30 AM. Come for the food, stay for the music, and celebrate Advent with us!
This special Christmas edition of our quarterly Kids' Night with Rev. Stephanie is packed with games, festive crafts, and storytelling as we dive into the wonder of the Christmas story.
The holidays are not always easy. On the winter solstice—the longest night of the year—join us for a gentle, contemplative service of quiet music, prayer, and candle lighting. Whether you are carrying grief, stress, or personal burdens, find a peaceful space where all of who you are is welcome.
Geared specifically for children, toddlers, and their grown-ups, this worship time is built around a silly and interactive dramatic telling of the Christmas story!
We invite you to join us a sacred, timeless tradition: our Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship.
We are gathering for a relaxed, family-friendly morning of laughter, lessons, and singing your favorite Christmas carols together.
Start the new year dreaming together! Following morning worship on January 10, join us for a light lunch and an engaging conversation about CHUMC’s shared vision, hopes, and ministry horizons for 2027. All perspectives and all ages are welcome around the table.
From greeting you at the front doors, to reading Scripture and singing, our students will help guide us through worship.
Our Faith Finder families are invited to join hands with local neighborhood partners for a Day of Service to honor Dr. King’s legacy.
We gather our community of parents, caregivers, and ministry leaders to check the pulse of the Faith Finders Children's Ministry and envision where God is leading us next.
If your kids love the music, games, crafts, and Bible storytelling of Vacation Bible School (VBS), they are going to love Winter Faith Fest! This year, we are taking our favorite summer tradition and transforming it into a fun-filled weekend festival.
Bring your appetite & celebrate the finale of our Winter Faith Fest weekend on Sunday, February 7! Join us for our special 10:30 AM “Kids Takeover” worship service, followed immediately by our annual festive Mardi Gras pancake feast at 11:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome!
Start your Lenten journey with a brief, sacred pause. Stop by the front steps of CHUMC between 8 AM and 10 AM on your morning commute or walk to receive ashes and a blessing from our pastors. All are welcome!
Begin the Lenten season in reflection and community. Join Capitol Hill UMC and Ebenezer UMC in the sanctuary at 7 PM for our joint Ash Wednesday service with music, scripture, and the receiving of ashes.
Join us to watch the Super Bowl together! Led by our Food & Friendship ministry, we’re serving up free pizza, snacks, and desserts for an evening of football, community, and hospitality with our neighbors. All are welcome!
From greeting you at the front doors, to reading Scripture and singing, our students will help guide us through worship.
Help keep CHUMC welcoming, vibrant, and clean for our community and neighbors. Join fellow community members and friends for gardening, deep cleaning, organizing, and touch-up repairs. Coffee starts at 9:00 AM, with lunch served at noon. All skill levels welcome!
Join us for a special Saturday morning at the beautiful Franciscan Monastery in DC. This is a fantastic opportunity for our kids to get their hands dirty, enjoy the outdoors, and learn about caring for God’s creation.
From greeting you at the front doors, to reading Scripture and singing, our students will help guide us through worship.
Join Rev. Stephanie for a very special Holy Week Kids' Night. During this two-hour event, our Faith Finders will walk through the events of Holy Week in a way that is hands-on and deeply meaningful.
Experience the whole story of Holy Week. Join us for a unique morning of worship opening with our traditional joyful palm procession, followed by a moving dramatic reading and performance of the Passion narrative. Engaging, interactive, and welcoming for all ages.
Pause on your morning routine for a tangible moment of grace. On Maundy Thursday, we remember Jesus’ call to love and serve one another by offering warm hand washing (or foot washing!) and a brief blessing on the front steps of CHUMC. Drop by anytime between 8 AM and 10 AM. All neighbors and commuters are welcome!
Join us at 12 PM (Noon) or 7 PM for a solemn, moving service of scripture, music, and prayer as we gather at the foot of the cross. Whether you join us for a midday pause or in the stillness of the evening, come experience the depth of God’s love on the journey toward Easter.
Before our Easter worship begins, join us out on the church front yard for a joyous morning of food, community, and fun for the whole family.
Celebrate the joy of Easter morning with our Beloved Community! Following our 9 AM Easter Feaster brunch and egg hunt, we gather at 10:30 AM for one unified, joyful worship service featuring uplifting music and noisemakers ringing out every time we proclaim "Hallelujah!" Come just as you are. All are welcome!
From greeting you at the front doors, to reading Scripture and singing, our students will help guide us through worship.
During our regular 10:30am Children's Church time, the kids will be heading out to the front church garden to get their hands dirty!
Kids' Night is back with a brand-new theme: Mission Generosity! We are so excited to host the kids for an evening dedicated to learning how we can share God's love through giving, helping, and serving others.
From greeting you at the front doors, to reading Scripture and singing, our students will help guide us through worship.
Whether you are graduating from high school, college, or a postgraduate program, we want to celebrate YOU! Join us for a special, short reception held between our two Sunday services to honor the hard work and achievements of our graduates alongside their families.
As the year of school and Children's Church wraps up, it’s time to celebrate before summer travels take everyone in different directions!
Join us in worship at 9AM or 10:30AM as we observe All Saints Sunday. Together, we will honor the full circle of life by lifting up the names of loved ones who have died over the past year, as well as celebrating the new babies who have joined our community.
If you are looking for a cozy, low-stress afternoon where your kids can play safely and you can actually hang out and enjoy a conversation with other parents, our annual Fall Festival is the place to be!
Join us to view and discuss this documentary about borders, belief and what we owe each other.
From greeting you at the front doors, to reading Scripture and singing, our students will help guide us through worship.
Get ready for our first Kids’ Night of the ministry year! Rev. Stephanie Vader will lead an energetic evening where faith and fun collide.
Join us at either 9AM or 10:30AM for our dual celebration of Blessing of the Animals and World Communion Sunday. Bring your leashed or crated pets to church for a special blessing, and share in a global communion table featuring breads from diverse culinary traditions around the world.
Two years ago, CHUMC took a transformative step toward racial justice by rededicating our sanctuary stained glass window in honor of the community. Join us on Sunday, September 27 at 10:30 AM for a special worship service of reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to repair.
Concert benefitting Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid
Curious about how church decisions are made and what projects are currently underway? Meet with your L.E.A.D. Board members in the Parlor on Sunday, September 20 at 11:30 AM for a transparent walkthrough of church governance, upcoming initiatives, and an open Q&A.
From greeting you at the front doors, to reading Scripture and singing, our students will help guide us through worship.
We are kicking off the school year with a community breakfast to reconnect, swap summer stories, and meet new faces.
