Getting in Touch with Us
We would love to hear from you. Reach out to ask questions, learn about our services, or find out more about our upcoming gatherings or other events.
9701 New Hampshire Avenue,
Silver Spring, Maryland 20903-2300
301-434-3331
goodshepumc@verizon.net
We can be reached using the contact us form or with your email client using “goodshepumc@verizon.net” email address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful information about our services, community gatherings, and how to connect with our congregation easily.
Our church is situated centrally to serve members and visitors in the local area. Read more
We hold our weekly Worship Services every Sunday morning at 11:15 AM.
We offer various groups and upcoming gatherings where you can meet members and participate.
Yes, If you are you too busy to read the Bible? Give half an hour for your soul. Contact the Church office for information.
Everyone is always welcome to attend our services and community events.
We provide engaging activities and programs for children during our gatherings.
Yes, we are affiliated with the United Methodist Church and we are also part of the Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Yes, you can rent some of the spaces at the church by contacting the church office or the Chair of the Trustees.
Every Sunday you can help by donating some items. Some bulk items (e.g., Costco or similar) of staples like sugar, flour, rice, dry pasta, beans, canned tuna and meats (e.g., Spam, sausage, potted meats), cooking oil, small jars of mayo, boxes of cereal, jelly, peanut butter, mac and cheese, and single-serve cups of bags of snacks (e.g., applesauce, dried fruit), to put in kids’ lunches. Please, nothing perishable. Also accepting Grocery gift cards to get prescriptions and personal hygiene items. This continues to be a great resource for neighbors in need.
You can…
1) donate online using the icon/link to the right
2) drop off checks at the Church
3) download the Vanco App … search for GSUMC by name
The first Sunday of each month is communion, and we receive a voluntary gift up front in the basket.
January/February – Christmas in April;
March – Red Bird Mission;
April – Ordained Ministry Candidate Admire Russell;
May – Pastor’s discretionary fund;
June – PET project of Florida;
July – Food and Friends;
August – CASA of Md;
September – Bread for the World;
October – UMCOR;
November – Pastor’s discretionary fund;
December – Day-shelter for P.G. Co. (housed at Univ. Christian Church on Adelphi Road.)
Please contact the Church office if you are interested in any of the positions listed below.
Hospitality Teams:
Help with beverages and snacks in “Coffee hour” after Sunday services. All food/coffee/snacks etc. is already provided — you just help organize to put it out and serve.
Count the Offering:
We need volunteers once a month to help count the offering.
Be an Usher:
This is a great way to serve your church with minimal investment in time beyond showing up on your designated Sundays to serve. Besides, you’re already there anyway, right? Also, a great way to meet more folks. Usher teams rotate every five months. Duties include setting up the microphones, posting the hymn numbers on the boards at the front of the sanctuary, passing out programs, collecting the offering (but not counting it) and doing a walk-thru/pick-up after the service. That’s it!
Be an Acolyte:
Youth 15 and older is needed to light candles during services, etc.
The book and the ‘UM Social Principles’ are statements approved by the denomination’s General Conference. They address six areas; the natural world, and the nurturing, social, economic, political, and world communities. Read more