Upcoming events and activities during Monday, March 1st – March 7th MONDAY Lenten Bible Study/Disciple Class 7pm TUESDAY Community Bible Study 12 noon Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/6142531021 Dial In 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 614 253 1021 WEDNESDAY Lenten Revival 7PM THURSDAY Men’s Bible Study 7pm FRIDAY There are no events planned on this day SATURDAY There are no...
Category: Black History Month
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This Week At Gethsemane – February 22nd
Upcoming events and activities during Monday, February 22nd – Sunday, February 28th MONDAY Lenten Bible Study/Disciple Class 7pm TUESDAY There are no events planned on this day WEDNESDAY Word on Wednesday Word on Wednesday – Facebook & Twitter @GethsemaneUMC THURSDAY There are no events planned on this day FRIDAY There are no events planned on...
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This Week At Gethsemane – February 15
Upcoming events and activities during Monday, February 15th – Sunday, February 21st MONDAY “A Sharing Message of Salvation” Discussion From 6:30 – 8:30 pm A discussion focused on understanding and sharing the message of salvation with others. Facilitated by the Evangelism Ministry. Zoom Meeting ID: 301 336 1219 Dial In: 301-715-8592 or 301 336 1219...
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Chalk on the Board: The Crisis in Black Education
The Religious Arts Ministry presents Chalk on the Board: The Crisis in Black Education for Black History Month. Chalk on the Board is a brief documentary-styled film examining the crisis in black education. Students, educators, administrators and counselors were interviewed in an effort to shine a light on the issues contributing to the crisis, the role...
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Throwback Thursday: Ridgely Rosenwald School
Ridgeley School was built in 1927 for the education of African American children who lived in the Ridgley Community and surrounding Area. It was built on two acres of land provided to the Board of Education by an African American Women named Mary Eliza Ridgley. Mary Eliza Ridgley was the mother of Mrs. Mildred Ridgeley...
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Harry Hoiser: An African American Who Gave A Beat To Methodist Preaching
Harry Hosier (c. 1750–May 1806), better known during his life as “Black Harry”, was a black Methodist preacher during the Second Great Awakening in the early United States. Dr. Benjamin Rush said that, “making allowances for his illiteracy, he was the greatest orator in America”. In 1784 the Methodist Episcopal Church was founded at...
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Celebrating African American History Month 2017!
Black History Month is celebrated during the month of February. During the entire month activities and programs are presented nationwide to honor the contributions, the history, and the traditions of African Americans. The celebration of African Americans began in 1926 with Negro History Week which was initiated by Carter G. Woodson, a black educator. He chose...