Otterbein United Methodist Church is hosting a free discussion/introduction to Tai Chi on September 10 at 5 p.m. This is an opportunity for them to share what Tai Chi is, how it's practiced, and the benefits of incorporating this practice into one's lifestyle. Tai Chi class resumes on September 17 with two levels offered: Beginning […]

OUMC is looking forward to starting up another six-week series of Chair Yoga on Thursdays, September 12 through October 17, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the Church’s Auditorium. Jane Baer continues as their well-loved instructor. Jane is a 200HR Certified Yoga Teacher and has been teaching Yoga since 2007, in local Yoga studios and […]

ACT JUSTLY Matthew 5:9 God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. Dinner cost: $15. Please pay at the door. Catered by St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Women. Reservations are due by Thursday, Sept. 5. Call or text Tammy Coyle at 240-409-2410 or email (preferred) to tammy.coyle93@gmail.com. Program begins […]

Order Deadline September 10. Details and order form on link above.

All are welcome. Guest Speaker: Gene Hagenberger. “The Undiscovered Country“. Gene Hagenberger has pastored congregations of the Church of the Brethren and served as Mid-Atlantic District Executive Minister from 2009-2022. Since 2023 he does NPO fundraising. Special music: Back Row Singers, Hagerstown Church of the Brethren, Carol Scheppard, bagpipes, Adam Lane, vocal/guitar.  For more information, contact Rachel […]

Otterbein United Methodist Church Parking Lot This is a one-time, food “drop” for our neighborhood. Suggest you bring sturdy grocery type tote bags to carry your food/produce home. Recommended especially for those who fall within the WIC Income Guidelines - (Example: Family of 4 with income less than $40,793) For More Information Call Maryland Food […]

Tuesdays for 8 Weeks September 17 – November 19, 2024 (Off September 24 and November 5) Beginners Class: 5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Intermediate Class (New) 5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Suggested Donation: $40 (per 45 min. session) $70 if attending both classes - 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. The beginning course in T'ai Chi […]

Memory Cafés at Otterbein UM Church are returning.  They resume on Thursday, September 19th, and will occur on subsequent third Thursdays.  It’s free and all are welcome in early and middle stage dementia and their care partners.

To honor the International Day of Peace, an Interfaith Progressive Dinner will be held at three different local houses of worship . A part of a meal will be served at each location as we progressively move as one group from place to place. This is an opportunity to: Learn about different faith traditions Sample […]

Ilene Evans, founder of Voices From The Earth (VFTE.org) a theater arts organization based in Thomas WV and since 1991 delivering a wide variety of Chautauqua style events, workshops and community performances - with a focus on but not limited to - Affrilachian offerings - creating a better world through the arts. For her fourth […]