The Day Away program is a continuation of the Older Adults Ministry of the Baltimore Washington Conference.
Day Away is a chance for adults to get a break from their daily routine and enjoy the season, fellowship, worship, fun and more in our serene setting.
Schedule
9:30 am - Registration and Refreshments
10:00 am - Bible Study
10:45 am - Feature Speaker
12:00 pm - Lunch
1:00 pm - Special Interest
2:00 pm - Special Interest
3:00 pm - Closing Worship
After lunch guests may enjoy the special interest sessions, a walk on the beautiful grounds and perhaps even a boat ride.
Special Interest Groups will include:
Your Gifts: Further discussion with Rev. Vivian McCarthy
Peace and Justice Issues facing the UMC with Rev. Julie Wilson
Seniors in Maryland with the Maryland Department of Aging
Creative Ways to Give with Mr. Frank Roberts of the Mid-Atlantic Foundation
Christ House Missions with Mr. Sam McFadden
Boat Rides along the West River
West River Center presents
Older Adult Day Away
Thursday, May 2nd, 9am-4pm
Registration is individual or group. Tickets are $28 per person.
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
Rev. Vivian C. McCarthy, District Superintendent
Central Maryland District
Rev. Vivian C. McCarthy earned her bachelor’s degree in music education with a major in vocal performance summa cum laude at Western Maryland College and her Master of Divinity magna cum laude at Wesley Theological Seminary.
Having spent many years (from age 12) as a church musician and Director of Music and after teaching music in public and private schools and giving music lessons to numerous young people, Rev. McCarthy’s ministry was broadened to include ministries in Christian education when she served at the Asbury UMC in Arnold, MD. She was ordained elder in the United Methodist Church in 1989.
Rev. McCarthy served from 1987-1994 as the pastor at the Rodgers Forge United Methodist Church in north Baltimore and has served the churches of the annual conference on the staff since 1994. She is currently serving as superintendent of the Central Maryland District, having worked in annual conference ministries related to Christian education, women’s and ethnic church issues, and as the coordinator for Leadership Days.
Rev. McCarthy has enjoyed working with the United Methodist Women in a number of capacities, especially as music leader for several Schools of Christian Mission.
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All facilities and program are open to all persons regardless of race, religion, gender, ethnic background, or national origin.
Programs have a Christian education focus.
