To grow in God's love as we connect, serve, and enable others to be disciples of Jesus Christ.
To grow in God's love as we connect, serve, and enable others to be disciples of Jesus Christ.
join our worship service every sunday in person at 11:30 a.m., or online
Upcoming
job opening
Part-Time Director of Music
College Park UMC is in search of a part-time Director of Music. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our Pastor and Worship Committee to plan and lead inspiring music for weekly worship services with our praise band. You will also have the opportunity to create memorable special music for our Christmas and Easter celebrations.
We welcome additional contributions and ideas to enhance our worship experience.
Hours: Approximately 20 per week
Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Qualifications: Bachelor of Music preferred
Requirements: Background check; Piano proficiency required
If you love leading worship and inspiring our community through music, we would love to hear from you! To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Jewell Ghiz SPRC Chair Cpumchurchlady@yayoo.com
Let’s Party sermon series
Let’s Party:
A Tour through the Bible’s Best Celebrations
May 24th
Let’s Party
Theme: God sends us a Pentecost party out of trust that the church God is building will be good and worthy of celebration.
May 31st
God’s Guest List
Theme: Jesus loved a dinner party–so much so, that his enemies accused him of being a glutton! God’s guest list includes those we would rather exclude. This passage calls on us to reconsider who we invite to God’s table.
June 7
God’s Invitation
Theme: In Nehemiah, the returned exiles gather as Ezra reads the long-lost Book of the Law. Overwhelmed, they weep—until the priests help them understand, and sorrow turns to joy. Ezra then calls for a feast, urging the people to share with those in need. How might we help transform sorrow into celebration in our own communities?
June 14
Why God Parties
Theme: These well-known parables all end in celebration: something lost is found, and a party follows. We might question whether a stray sheep, a coin, or a wayward child is worth such joy—but God says they are. How might our congregation practice this kind of holy celebration?
June 21
God’s Potluck
Theme: The Israelites are told to bring a tenth of their harvest for a shared feast—or sell it and buy food and drink if the journey is long. All are to celebrate together, including the Levites who have no land. Every tenth year, the feast shifts: the provisions are left at the city gates for immigrants, orphans, and widows. God’s celebrations move us from self-interest to generosity.
June 28
Party On
Theme: The most memorable gatherings feel almost otherworldly—full of joy, connection, and beauty. In Book of Revelation, echoing Book of Isaiah, heaven is revealed as an endless celebration—the wedding feast of the Lamb. These visions remind us that we are made for joy, and as we share it now, we prepare our hearts for that eternal feast.
core faith
Core Faith
Chapter 8 of Epistle to the Romans is among the Bible’s most beloved passages, offering a powerful glimpse into the heart of Christian faith. Here, Paul the Apostle reflects on life in the Spirit, our place within creation, and our shared journey in suffering and joy. In poetic language, he paints a vision of what it means to follow Jesus and belong to the body of Christ.
July 5
Delight in the Law
Theme: We find ourselves celebrating our nation’s ideals while honestly confronting our failures, discovering - like Paul - that true hope comes not from self-reliance but from being rescued and transformed by Christ.
July 12
Set the Mind
Theme: Romans 8 invites us to wake up each day with our minds set on Christ, discovering life and peace not through self-centered striving but by letting the Spirit shape how we see, live, and love in the world.
July 19
Wait with Eager Longing
Theme: Romans 8 calls us to see creation’s groaning as bound up with our own salvation, inviting us to exercise dominion not as exploitation but as Christ-shaped care for a world longing to be reborn in hope.
July 26
More Than Conquerors
Theme: This reflection on Romans 8 invites the church to wrestle honestly with suffering, hope, and God’s grace. It reframes being “more than conquerors” not as power or triumph, but as redemption through Christ and deep belonging in community, where the Spirit intercedes, sustains, and draws us closer to God and one another.
Praise Break
It is time for a praise break. The songs of God’s people can refresh, encourage, and challenge our faith. Take this brief three-week pause in the midst of summer’s busyness to remember: God is with us every step of the way. And when we encounter the divine, our response is simple—sing, shout, and give praise.
August 2
Behold the Face
Theme: We are invited to notice God in both ordinary and extraordinary moments. With a focus on awareness, it encourages embodied worship that engages the whole self—deepening gratitude, attentiveness, and praise.
August 9
Sing Your Praises
Theme: Rooted in the psalms and hymn tradition, it invites our faith community to share their stories through music—making worship a shared expression of gratitude, memory, and praise.
August 16
Unity of Praise
Theme: This final week lifts up belonging at the heart of praise, drawing on the psalms’ vision of unity. It invites shared practices like singing and prayer, reminding us that in worship we grow in belonging—to God and one another—and offer praise together.
FAQ
Enter through the double glass door adjacent to the parking lot.
We believe God calls us to pursue him just as we are, inside and out, so we nurture
an engaging, relaxed, and an inviting atmosphere.
Join us for a Sunday Traditional: In Person or Online 11:30 am.
You will be greeted with a smile, warmth, and hospitality on your first (and every)
visit. You will not be expected to stand up, introduce yourself, or come to the altar.
Wear what makes you most comfortable.
The United Methodist Church, including College Park, practices open communion.
All are welcome to the Lord’s Table. You do not need to be a member of or any to
receive Communion. There are no age requirements – children are invited to take
Communion if the parents wish, and they need not have been confirmed. There
will be liturgy that is call and response, bread will be broken, grape juice shared to
all who wish to receive.