A Sacred Farewell to Our Beloved Space: What to Expect:

We invite you to join us on Sunday, January 12, at 10:30 AM as we honor the history at 9525 Colesville Road and step forward in faith. Worship will include a prayer of blessing and the symbolic act of laying on hands, where all are invited to touch the walls, pews, and altar in a final gesture of gratitude. We will also honor our ancestors in a special moment of remembrance, affirming the love and legacy they have given us to carry forward. The service will culminate with the removal of the cross from the sanctuary — a symbol of carrying Jesus’ presence with us into our next chapter.

Please note, a documentary film crew will be present, capturing footage and interviews. The producer, a member of SSUMC, is documenting how we are taking proactive steps to keep CCC vibrant in response to changing demographics and shifts in church attendance across the U.S. 

After Worship Activities

• Reception and Yard Sale: Please join us upstairs in the conference room and lobby for sheet cake and a “yard sale” of items that are not traveling with us to our interim home.
• Packing and Moving: On the main level, we’ll pack hymnals, Bibles, and other items into boxes and load furniture onto a U-Haul. Please dress casually if you plan to help with the moving. Many hands make light work!

Caravan to Our New Home
Even if you are unable to assist with the packing, we encourage everyone to join the caravan to our new office suite at:
8900 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
We will meet near the far end of the education wing, at the day care entrance.

Arrival at our Interim Home (time to be announced)
At the new location, Pastor Will Ed Green, members of SSUMC, and the film crew will greet us. After unloading, we will share in a brief Liturgy of Welcome, symbolizing our shared commitment to mission and ministry opportunities with SSUMC. We hope to wrap up the day between 3-4 PM.

January 12 marks a sacred and transformative moment for our congregation to reflect on the past, embrace the present, and step into the future together. Whether you are a longtime member or a newcomer, we hope you’ll be part of this historic day.

Let’s journey forward together!