Central Presbyterian Church on York Road provides both contemporary and traditional style worship services on Sundays. The church also offers ministries and Sunday school for children and helps organize outreach and missions events. Central Presbyterian is multi-generational congregation.
Divinity is an evangelical Lutheran Church on Providence Road. The church, established in 1960, is heavily involved in charity and outreach efforts, including the Assistance Center for Towson Churches, Habitat for Humanity and Lutheran World Relief.
The Severn Danza Park is one of the area's premiere locations for all things athletic, offering several lighted baseball and softball diamonds in addition to multi-purpose fields. Whether for a friendly pick-up softball game, a casual hike down the trail or a competitive adult soccer league game, the park is a great place to spend a weekend afternoon or weeknight. A concession stand is available for food and drinks. If you're seeking an alternative to the traditional athletic activity, the park also has an elite BMX race track hosted by Chesapeake BMX. The track contains ramps, jumps and a winding course, allowing extreme sports junkies to get their adrenaline fix.
The community-focused Severn Christian Church is a contemporary group that's passionate about reaching out to the surrounding area. The congregation focuses on the value of people and emphasizes their desire for all who walk through their doors to feel welcome.
Severn Christian Church has a vibrant youth ministry and is involved in a variety of activities, from local basketball camps, to hosting explosive 4th of July fireworks.
Founded in 1966, the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce is a community organization representing more than 500 businesses across the Baltimore region. The group is dedicated to promoting economic growth and cooperation for business owners. Visit the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce website for membership information.
Relatively new to Severn, Grace Point Presbyterian Church is in the process of growing, both in size and in the town's scope. Sunday messages are available for a listen online, allowing those with hectic schedules to hear the pastor's words even if they can't make it to services. Focused on community and grace, this local church, led by Pastor David Wayne, invites newcomers to join the congregation on Sunday mornings at 10:30 am.
The ACTC is a coalition of 48 local churches that provides emergency help to any family in need. The center offers a food pantry, emergency mortgage assistance, clothing, prescription aid and other services free of charge. Though recent media coverage has helped, the center is always in need of donations, especially during the current recession.
On Our Own is a charitable organization aimed at educating the people of Towson on the mental health system. On Our Own also provides technical and medical assistance for those receiving mental health assistance. For more information, please call the office.
Located at Larch and New Hampshire avenues, this church has a scenic sitting area with a small garden perfect for meditation. The sanctuary's center wall is adorned with emerald decor. Our Lady of Sorrows has over 1,000 members from many cultural backgrounds; three pastors, a deacon and two pastoral staff coordinate the Religious Education Center, and events such as the Annual African Day and Fundraiser. Mass is available in Spanish, Haitian and Ghanian. Visit the church website for more information on work/study opportunities.
Founded in 1958, the large suburban church's spire is visible to motorists on the Baltimore Beltway. Towson United Methodist regularly hosts blood drives and other charity events and houses a bustling child care center.
St. Thomas' describes itself as traditional in worship but progressive in its social philosophy. The church, one of many along Providence Road, is very active in community and philanthropic endeavors, sending teams to help build houses and assist in disaster recovery as far away as New Orleans and Africa.
Nestled in a residential neighborhood on the corner of Maple and Tulip avenues, this church holds a worship service, classes and a meal service for the needy on Sundays. Meditation is held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. The congregation boasts diversity in every sense of the word: culture, nationality, ethnicity and sexuality. Takoma Park Presbytarian Church has a sister parish in Nicaragua and a daycare service with jungle gym in the yard. Handicap access is from the Maple Avenue entrance.
Severn Covenant Church is comprised of people from various Christian denominations and backgrounds. Pastor Jack Cox's "treat them like family" mentality captures the congregation's accepting attitude. The Church's ministries include tambourine and dance, women's, men's, Sunday school, nursery and two youth groups.
The Takoma Park Community Center features an art room, game room, teen room and an auditorium that hosts film screenings and performances. The facilities are located on Maple Avenue in a building that formerly housed government offices.
Forcey Memorial Church is a Christian congregation located on East Randolph Road in Colesville. The church offers Sunday services, youth programs, Bible study, men's and women's ministries, a preschool, an elementary and middle school, a music program, ESL classes and more. For an overview of the church's facilities, mission and upcoming events, visit the Forcey Memorial Church website.