Welcome to Towson United Methodist Church
All members of Christ's universal church are called to share in the ministry which is committed to the whole church of Jesus Christ. Therefore, each member of the United Methodist Church is to be a servant of Christ on mission in the local and worldwide community. This servanthood is performed in family life, daily work, recreation and social activities, responsible citizenship, the stewardship of property and accumulated resources, the issues of corporate life, and all attitudes toward other persons. Participation in disciplined groups such as covenant discipleship groups or class meetings is an expected part of personal mission involvement. Each member is called upon to be a witness for Christ in the world, a light and leaven in society, and a reconciler in a culture of conflict. Each member is to identify with the agony and suffering of the world and to radiate and exemplify the Christ of hope. The standards of attitude and conduct set forth in the Social Principles shall be considered as an essential resource for guiding each member of the Church in being a servant of Christ on mission.
(from The UM Book of Discipline, 2012)

Click here or on the picture above to open the PDF of our MAY 2013 monthly newsletter High Spire

Past issues of the High Spire may be viewed in the Archives.

Click on this aerial photograph of Towson United Methodist Church to obtain Google directions and map

The church is located at Baltimore Beltway Exit 27B & Dulaney Valley Road.
Driving either eastbound or westbound on Baltimore Beltway 695,
turn right onto Hampton Lane at the end of the exit ramp.

Yes, we're that church on the Beltway with the tall steeple!

Highlights of what's happening at TUMC ...

END-OF-THE-PROGRAM-YEAR CONCERT
CHERUBS, TREBLES, CAROL CHOIRS, & GENESIS BELLS
Tuesday, May 7, 6:00 PM in the Sanctuary
Enjoy the music and stay for dessert!

LEARN MORE ABOUT HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Thursday, May 9, 7:00 PM in the parlor
Join us to watch a movie that exposes the reality of this issue in our world.
Sex + Money: A National Search for Human Worth, a documentary
about sex trafficking and the modern-day abolitionist movement fighting to stop it.
The movie is 90-minutes long followed by questions and answers.
Childcare available... please let us know if you need it towsonumc@towsonumc.org.
This event is open to everyone, men and women.
It's not appropriate for children and younger teens.

ATTENTION DEC 2012 & SPRING 2013 GRADUATES
TUMC members and friends who are
High School, College, and Post College Graduates

Please contact the church office by phone at 410-823-6511 or e-mail towsonumc@towsonumc.org and give us your graduation information (where you are graduating from, your college/post college major and your plans after graduation.) We will be celebrating your graduation Mother's Day, May 12.

2nd ANNUAL CALL TO ACTCion 5K / 1.5 Mile Walk for HUNGER AWARENESS
Saturday, June 1, 8:00 AM, Goucher College campus
For all ages. 7 AM late registration and check-in.
This event will raise funds in order to provide emergency food and other services for anyone who needs help and lives within 21 central Baltimore County zip codes through our Assistance Center of Towson Churches (ACTC).
Step up to register and get sponsors!
The fee is $25 for ages over 18 and $20 for ages 18 and under.
There will be prizes awarded to winners and T-shirts for everyone.
Register online at http://calltoactcion.eventbrite.com.

Online registration for campers and volunteers is
http://2013.cokesburyvbs.com/TowsonUMC

You may click on the picture above or directly on the link.
SEE YOU AT VBC THIS SUMMER!

Mothering Matters is a free support group for new moms and their infants 6 months and younger sponsored by St. Joseph Medical Center. The group meets Thursdays at 10:30 AM to 12 Noon in Room 311-313 and is facilitated by a registered nurse who specializes in Mother/Baby care. You don�t have to go through the challenges of new motherhood alone. Bring your baby and network with other new moms. If Baltimore County Public Schools are closed or open 2 hours late, the group will not meet. For more information, call 410-337-1880.