Our Mission is knowing jesus and making jesus known

Plan a Visit

We know meeting someone for the first time can be intimidating, and going to a new church for the first time can be nerve-wracking. We want to make your first experience at Hollywood UMC a great one! Whether you are just beginning your journey or have been walking with Christ for years, you will be warmly welcomed here. Please scroll down to review answers to the frequently asked questions, and don't forget to check us out on YouTube.


Service Time: 

Hollywood UMC worships every Sunday at 10:00 AM at 22442 Mervell Dean Road in Hollywood, Maryland.

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  • What to Expect

    Our service is a traditional worship service that lasts about 60 minutes. We worship God through song and prayer, and as we hear, apply, and respond to God's Word. We use the United Methodist Hymnals and project the songs, prayers, and scripture onto the wall so you can sing along and worship however you feel most comfortable. We strive to ensure that all who attend our worship services feel enriched, empowered, and armed with the Word of God as they go out into the world to do God's work.

  • What time should I arrive?

    You’ll want to arrive 10-15 minutes before service so you have plenty of time to park and get settled in before the service begins. 

  • Where do I park?

    Parking is available in front of and in the rear of the church, and handicapped parking is available in front of the church.

  • Do you offer Communion?

    We offer communion on the first Sunday of each month and on additional Sundays throughout the year. Our communion liturgy begins with words spoken on Jesus' behalf, inviting "all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin, and seek to live in peace with one another."

  • What do you offer for my kids?

    We welcome children in worship. However, we realize that sitting in the sanctuary for the full worship service can be difficult for our children, who learn better through movement, crafts, and age-relevant Bible Stories. So, we invite our kids, Pre-K through 5th Grade, to join our Children's Ministry Team for their own Sunday morning Bible exploration. 


    Children begin the worship service with their parents and are dismissed to Children's Church after the pastor's children's moment. 


    A nursery is also available for infants and toddlers. Ask one of our ushers for directions to the nursery.


    Children's Church and the nursery are optional. Children are always welcome in our worship services, whether they are sleeping, crying, giggling, babbling, playing, or wailing!


    Our Nursery and Children’s Church volunteers have been trained in our Safe Sanctuary program and have undergone background checks.

  • Do I need to dress up?

    We hope you come to church in whatever makes you feel comfortable. We care more about you and your relationship with Jesus than what you look like. Our only request is that you do wear clothes.