Summer Worship
A 10 AM Unity Worship Service will be held during the summer months. We hope to see you there! ALL are welcome, invite a friend!
Summer Sunday School
Children are invited after the Children’s Message to “Learn About God’s World Through Science” in room 105. Everyone will learn, discover and have FUN!
Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child boxes are here! Fill your box with items for a boy or girl of any age that probably would get nothing on Christmas. Directions and suggestions included with each box. Final collection is on Nov. 22nd.
Beets and pickles are ready. Get yours before they all disappear.
A fresh batch of Hiss Church famous beets and pickles are ready. They are delicious! Beets are available in quart size $9, pint size $5. Bread and butter pickles are pint size $4.
Blessing of the Backpacks
ALL STUDENTS, TEACHERS, SCHOOL STAFF AND ADMINISTRATORS as well as anyone involved in education, join us for a blessing for the new school year. Pastor Hawkins will be asking for God’s blessings for a year filled with learning, growth, wisdom, kindness toward one another and protection.
Church Picnic at Beachmont
Worship - Picnic - Play — You are invited!
6433 Mount Vista Road, Kingsville, MD
No Church Service at Hiss on the 30th.
Wesleyan Choir Begins
ALL CHILDREN ARE WELCOME TO COME AND MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE!
Join Mr. Chuck in room 104.
Chancel Choir
Come and join the Chancel Choir and make a joyful music for the Lord! Rehearsals begin on Tuesday September 8th in room 104 at 7PM. Chuck Solomon, choir director, will have a variety of music styles and welcomes all.
Sunday School Begins!
3-5 yrs old room 204 Carol Jagoe teacher
1st-3rd grade room 304 Nathalie Pembamoto teacher
4th - 5th grade room 303 Lois Artes teacher
Middle and High School room 301 Chuck Solomon teacher
All classes begin following the children’s sermon at the 10 AM worship service.
HEARTS ON FIRE Youth Choir
The HEARTS ON FIRE Choir will begin practice in the chapel at 5:30 PM on Sunday Sept. 13th under the direction of Choir Director Chuck Solomon. Please come and sing!
YOUTH KICK OFF!
All Middle and High School students are invited to kick off the new program year on Sunday, September 13th at 6:30 PM in the youth room. Come join in the fun!
Bell Ringer Rehearsals begin
Come and be a BELL RINGER. Rehearsals begin on Wednesday Sept. 16th at 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary. Jim Shiplet is the director.
Faith Forum
All are invited to join Faith Forum in the ‘Bride’s Room’ under the sanctuary at 9 AM on Sundays. This DVD adult Bible study is open to all. This study is facilitated by Dale Salah
Spirit Day at Silver Spring Mining Company
Hiss will have a SPIRIT DAY at the Perry Hall location (8634 Belair Road) of the Silver Spring Mining Company. The restaurant will donate 10% of your tab to Hiss. Invite your friends and also enjoy the fellowship with your friends at church. See you there
Boscov's Friends Helping Friends Fundraiser
We are participating in the Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends Fundraiser again. 100% of your $5 donation goes to Hiss Church, everyone benefits!
What: Purchase a shopping pass for $5 and receive 25% off the lowest prices all day long!
Where: In-Store Only
How: See LINDA MILLER before the event
Date: Wed, Oct. 21th
Store Hours: 8AM – 11PM
Questions? office@hisschurch.org
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.
Ironbirds Baseball Game
Join your Hiss friends at the August 1 IRONBIRDS baseball game which is followed by a fireworks display. See you there!
Friendly’s Fundraiser (Perry Hall)
Join us for a fun time of good fellowship, good food, and ice cream! Click here for the flyer with all the details and remember to show it when you order! Pastor Mark and the new pastor will be there!
VBS 2026 JOURNEY WITH PAUL
JOURNEY WITH PAUL VBS 2026
Pack your bags and come. Press the picture to reach additional information and the on-line registration form. If you have not registered by Friday June 19 - you can still register on Monday June 22, Doors open at 5:40 PM.
Rev. Mark Mooney Retirement Celebration
Rev. Mark Mooney will retire from Hiss Church on June 14th. We will be celebrating this event during the 10 AM service. There will be a reception in the fellowship hall after worship. All are welcome!
Education Award
All active members of Hiss UMC who are continuing their education in undergraduate studies, can apply for an education award. Applications available on the link, must be submitted by July 15th.
Music in Ministry
Join friends at Hiss for a interactive time of MUSIC, TEACHING, and CONVERSATION. It will be a great time for all. See you there!
KONA ICE EVENING
Enjoy a nice cool treat at the Hiss evening at Kona Ice at . 20% of the proceeds will go to Hiss. 3326 E Joppa Rd, Parkville
PROVERBS Pathways to Wisdom
Faith Forum New Study….JOIN US!
9 AM in the Bride’s Room accessible from the lower parking lot.
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!
Vendor and Craft Fair
Come and find unique gifts and items at our Craft and Vendor Fair. There will be food prepared in our kitchen for lunch, and items from our Bake Table. Open from 9-3. See you there!
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
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!
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.
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!