Welcome to a place of worship at the Downsville Church of the Brethren

8228 Dam #4 Road

Williamsport, MD 21795

1/2 Mile South of Downsville

301-223-8124

Welcome to a place of worship at the Downsville Church of the Brethren

8228 Dam #4 Road

Williamsport, MD 21795

1/2 Mile South of Downsville

About Us

Who Are We?

For over 150 years on this site, members have met here to worship.

We Believe

Who Are We?

The central emphasis of the Church of the Brethren is not a creed, but a commitment to follow Christ in simple obedience to be faithful disciples in the modern world.

We hold the New Testament as our guide for living, affirming with it the need for lifelong study of the scriptures.

Witness

Who Are We?

Witness

We emphasize the principles of peace, reconciliation, simple living, integrity of speech, family values, and service to neighbors near and far.

UP COMING EVENTS

Second Sunday of the Month

Food Pantry

9:30am

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10:30am

Downsville Church of the Brethren

Event Details

Second Sunday of the Month

Food Pantry

Our congregation will provide a food pantry to serve our community on the second Sunday of each month.. This is in conjunction with our loca...

Event Details

9:30am

-

10:30am

Downsville Church of the Brethren

July 27, 2025

Fellowship Meal

following morning service

-

2:00pm

Downsville Church of the Brethren

Event Details

July 27, 2025

Fellowship Meal

Bring a dish to share, dessert will be provided by Nurture Commission. Sundae's on Sunday!

following morning service

-

2:00pm

Downsville Church of the Brethren

August

Pack a pew

All day

Downsville Church of the Brethren

Event Details

August

Pack a pew

We will be collecting new or gently used clothing for the Williamsport Clothing Bank.

All day

Downsville Church of the Brethren

August 7, 2025

Shepherd's Table

4:30pm

-

5:30pm

Williamsport Methodist Church, Church Street , Williamsport.

Event Details

August 7, 2025

Shepherd's Table

Join us for a community dinner hosted this week by Downsville Church of the Brethren. This dinner is for all who would like to fellowship w...

Event Details

4:30pm

-

5:30pm

Williamsport Methodist Church, Church Street , Williamsport.

August 9, 2025

Progressive Dinner

? 5:00pm

TBD

Event Details

August 9, 2025

Progressive Dinner

More info to follow. Watch the bulletin for information on dates, and places that will host the different stages of dinner.

? 5:00pm

TBD

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Announcements and Prayer Concerns

Please reach us at wilkien@comcast.net if you have additional questions.

Prayer Concerns

Please keep all that need healing prayers in your daily prayers. Continue to pray for the wellbeing of our country.

Also, refer to the prayer list in the weekly bulletin for specific prayer needs.

Food Pantry

Food Pantry will be available on the second Sunday of each month, from 9:30am-10:30am

Sunday Sermons

If you are not able to attend church services and would like to follow our Sunday Sermons on YouTube, @downsvillechurchofthebreth3853

Dove

The Dove, our newsletter, will be published monthly. Please get any items you wish to be in The Dove to Wilkie by the 15th of each month.

Amendments to the Church Constitution

At the September Congregational Business meeting, the following sections were updated as follows:

Bylaws Article 7 - Business Meeting - the number of required business meetings per year was changed from two to one, held on the last Sunday in September.

Constitution Article 5 Congregational Business Meeting- a new classification of voting members was approved-

Associate Member: Associate members are defined as persons who maintain their traditional membership at some other congregation, whether Brethren or not, yet regularly worship, support, and serve the Downsville congregation.

Those wishing to be included on the rolls as Associate Members must make their intentions known in writing to the Church Board Chairperson. The request must be reviewed by the Board's Executive Committee for acceptance. This membership in no way changes their traditional membership at another congregation.

Anyone wishing to be considered an Associate Member of Downsville Church of the Brethren should submit a note to Board Chairperson, Robin Haywood for acceptance by the Board's Executive Committee.

Memory Books

If you did not receive a memory book, or would like an additional copy for family, please see Donna.

Photo Gallery

Our Sanctuary as prepared for Advent

Celebration of Trees: Downsville Church of the Brethren tree, decorated by Diane.

pictured Thea

Operation Christmas Child 2022

Homecoming 2022, Pastor Stan

Homecoming 2022

Homecoming 2022, Collage of members

Advent reading and lighting of the candles by Sloane and Thea.

Advent reading and candle lighting by Sloane and Thea.

Sanctuary decorated for Advent 2022

Pastor Stan and Linda at the Sunday School picnic

Bingo, at Fahrney Keedy Nursing Home, hosted by Downsville Church of the Brethren.

Homecoming 2022

Welcome to a place of worship at the Downsville Church of the Brethren

Welcome to a place of worship at the Downsville Church of the Brethren

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About Us

Who Are We?

Who Are We?

Who Are We?

We Believe

Who Are We?

Who Are We?

Witness

Who Are We?

Witness

UP COMING EVENTS

Second Sunday of the Month

Food Pantry

9:30am

-

10:30am

Second Sunday of the Month

Food Pantry

9:30am

-

10:30am

July 27, 2025

Fellowship Meal

following morning service

-

2:00pm

July 27, 2025

Fellowship Meal

following morning service

-

2:00pm

August

Pack a pew

All day

August

Pack a pew

All day

August 7, 2025

Shepherd's Table

4:30pm

-

5:30pm

August 7, 2025

Shepherd's Table

4:30pm

-

5:30pm

August 9, 2025

Progressive Dinner

? 5:00pm

August 9, 2025

Progressive Dinner

? 5:00pm

Announcements and Prayer Concerns

Photo Gallery

Our Sanctuary as prepared for Advent

Operation Christmas Child 2022

Operation Christmas Child 2022

Homecoming 2022, Pastor Stan

Homecoming 2022

Homecoming 2022, Collage of members

Pastor Stan and Linda at the Sunday School picnic

Photo Gallery

Contact Us

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Better yet, see us in person!

Downsville Church of The Brethren