Faith Forum Lenten Study
Adam Hamilton shares information on the atonement that is both ancient and new. He brings clarity to answer the question, “Why Did Jesus Have to Die” in this 6 week study. Please join Faith Forum in the Bride’s Room.
Easter Egg Hunt
Visit with the Easter Bunny, enjoy an Egg Hunt, snacks, cotton candy, face tatoos, a craft and great fellowship on Sunday March 29th. Gather in the Sanctuary at 2 PM. For preschool and elementary age children. All welcome!
Register here
Good Friday
12 noon Community Good Friday Walk and Reflection beginning at St. Ursula’s Catholic Church along with Hiss and St. John’s Lutheran Church. At 7 PM there will be a Tenebrae Service in the Hiss Sanctuary.
PROVERBS Pathways to Wisdom
Faith Forum New Study….JOIN US!
9 AM in the Bride’s Room accessible from the lower parking lot.
Vendor and Craft Fair
Come and find unique gifts and items at our Craft and Vendor Fair. There will be some attic treasures along will food prepared in our kitchen for lunch, and items from our Bake Table. Open from 9-3. See you there!
Texas Roadhouse - White Marsh
See you at Texas Roadhouse in White Marsh (8207 Town Center Drive). Tell your server that you are here as a part of Hiss Church fundraiser. See you there!
FLEA MARKET
Treasures galore both inside and out! Lunch is being served. Beets, pickles, jellies, and a variety of baked goods will be for sale. Waiting list for outdoor tables. Rain date Sept. 13th
VBS 2026 JOURNEY WITH PAUL
JOURNEY WITH PAUL
Pack your bags and journey with Paul enjoying stories, music, snacks, crafts, and games each night. Have fun with your tour group. Registration begins in May.
Chick-fil-A on Belair Road
SPIRIT NIGHT at Chick-fil-A in the Perry Hall Shopping Center (8867 Belair Road) FUNdraiser from 5-8 PM on Tuesday . Dine-in and join fellow Hiss people, carry-out or go through the drive-through. Be sure to mention Hiss Church when you place your order.
SERVICE OF CHRISTIAN HEALING
SERVICES OF CHRISTIAN HEALING will take place at both the 8:30 & 10:00 AM Sunday services. A symbolic anointing of oil as well as a special time of prayer will take place. All are welcome.
VBS PREVIEW AND PLANNING
JOURNEY WITH PAUL
VBS Planning and Preview meeting in the parlor following church. Anyone interested in volunteering is welcome.
An Unlikely Lent
Lenten Study led by Pastor Mark
An Unlikely Lent will explore some of the extraordinary people of the Easter Story. 208 will be the meeting room and the study will run through Monday of Holy Week, March 30th.
Dine for a Cause
Dine in or take it to go, Hiss will receive 10% of total food costs. Dine for a cause. See you there!
Ash Wednesday Services
12 Noon Prayer and imposition of Ashes in the chapel
7 PM Imposition of Ashes in the Sanctuary with streaming online
UMC Scholarship Program
Scholarships are for undergraduate students enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university in the US. Payments of scholarship awards will be sent directly to the college. Apply on-line until March 6, 2026.
New Members Class
Join Pastor Mark in the parlor at 1PM.
Learn about the Methodist and Hiss Church.
Victor’s Vittles
Victors Vittles is in need of peanut butter and jelly this winter. This food pantry also accepts non-perishable foods and personal care items. Collection baskets are in the Narthex.
Faith Forum Advent Study
Faith Forum will finish the last chapter of our study: “It Was Not a Silent Night”, which we missed due to the snow in December.
Christmas Eve Evening Service
Christmas Eve Candle Light Service at 7PM in the Sanctuary.
Christmas Eve Chapel Service at Noon
Christmas Eve NOON service in the chapel for those who do not want to come out in the evening.
Christmas Childrens' Nativity
The children and youth of our church will teach the story of the birth of our Lord. Come let us adore Him.
ADVENT STUDY
Pastor Mark’s advent study, “Voices of Advent” will begin Dec. 1st at 7PM in room 208. See you there either virtually or in person.
Miracle of Christmas
Join us for a Sight and Sound presentation of “Miracle of Christmas” with light refreshments after the movie. All ages welcome, in the sanctuary, and get the true meaning of the Christmas season.
Advent Workshop
A fun time for all ages with an afternoon of Advent/Christmas crafts and a potluck lunch too. We will gather in the Fellowship Hall from 2-5 pm.
Thanksgiving Community Service at Hiss
Join your neighbors and give praise and thanks!
Members and neighbors of Hiss, St. Johns, and St. Ursula will worship together at Hiss for the Community Thanksgiving Service. See you there!
Parkville Food Pantry at Christus Victor Thanksgiving Collection
Until November 22nd we will be collecting food for Victor’s Vittles the Parkville area Food Pantry. The need is great so please share your blessings with others.
Trunk or Treat
Bring your princesses, super heroes, and creatures of all kinds to TRUNK AND TREAT in the upper parking lot of Hiss Church from 3 - 5:30. It will be BOOtacular!
Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt
Anytime during the day, Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt Hiss Fundraiser. Enjoy delicious yogurt! Located at Perring Plaza near Denny’s.
Friends Helping Friends
Buy a $5 shopping pass and use it to save up to 25% on what you buy at Boscov’s in White Marsh. Shopping passes available for purchase now.
Blessings of the Pets
Bring your pets - dogs, cats, turtles, snakes, etc. to be blessed and acknowledged for the special part of our lives that they are.
Morning Worship with the Itzels
Come worship with the music and ministry of the Itzels - a family music group that serves our Lord.
Dedication Unity Service
Hiss will be celebrating the blessings of the lighting project and parking lots paving with a special dedication service. Rev. Dr. Eliezer Valentin-Castanon is the guest speaker.
Hiss Clean-up Day!
We need your help in doing some outside grounds maintenance. Come for an hour or stay until noon. Thank you!
Faith Forum
Faith Forum begins with a study on the End of Times. What we need to do to be ready. All are welcome which meets of Sundays at 9am.
Sunday School is starting!
There is a seat for you! All children from 3 year olds through teens will start Sunday School during the 10 AM service after the children’s sermon.
Hearts on Fire Choir Rehearsals begin
HEARTS ON FIRE begin rehearsals starting Sept. 7th at 5:30 . Come and join the fun! Middle and High School age youth choir.
Time for beets and pickles!
*HISS FAMOUS BEETS AND PICKLES ARE NOW AVAILABLE
Our kitchen workers are busy canning these fresh veggies to preserve them for the fall and winter ( if they are not consumed the day you get them).
BEETS quarts $8 and pints $5 PICKLES pints $4
As fruits from the garden appear - jars of jelly and preserves will soon be available also.