Ames United Methodist Church
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About Ames United Methodist Church
Ames United Methodist Church is a Methodist or Wesleyan church in Bel Air. Like most congregations in the Wesleyan tradition, it typically offers Sunday morning worship, Sunday school or small-group classes, and a range of weekday ministries centered on community care and discipleship. Service times and program details vary — please confirm directly with the church.
What to expect here
Worship style
Wesleyan-Methodist worship blending traditional hymns or contemporary praise with a strong emphasis on grace, sanctification, social holiness, and community ministry
Quick facts
Denomination
United MethodistLocation
Service Times
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VerifiedLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · United Methodist churches · not specific to Ames United Methodist Church
A warm, structured service with Scripture, music, and practical sermons. Strong children's and youth programs alongside vibrant adult ministries.
United Methodist churches welcome people from all walks of life. Their emphasis on grace means everyone — regardless of where they are on their faith journey — belongs here.
What Methodist churches generally believe
Methodists believe in the Trinity, Jesus Christ as the Son of God who died and rose again, and the Bible as God's Word, with Scripture as the primary authority, understood alongside tradition, reason and experience. Rooted in John Wesley's 18th-century revival, Methodism stresses God's grace offered to everyone, a personal response of faith, and growth in holiness. Infants and adults are baptised, and communion is usually open to all who seek Christ.
Compared with Catholics: Methodists also baptise infants, follow the church year, and many have bishops, but recognise two sacraments rather than seven and do not look to the Pope. Among Protestants they sit between liturgical churches (Lutheran, Anglican) and free-church evangelicals.
General guidance, not specific to Ames United Methodist Church. Individual churches vary, so ask the church about what it teaches. More about United Methodist churches →
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
1 service time on Sundays
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
Sun
Sunday
10:30 AM
Sunday Worship
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Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.
Mission vs. Maintenance: Dealing with Traffic
Published October 26, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from Ames United Methodist Bel Air, Maryland on YouTube · checked October 26, 2026
Sermons
What they're preaching
Posts about 4 sermons a month
- Laity Sunday 2026 - A Bachpack of Faith_Charles Simms II (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Hebrews 11:8–15 · Oct 19, 2026
- Support Your Faithful Leaders: Mind of Christ (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Hebrews 13 · Jul 20, 2026
- Welcoming The Stranger: Church Hurt (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Leviticus 19:33–34 · Jul 13, 2026
- Equipped To Be The Church (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Ephesians 4 · Jul 6, 2026
Based on the church’s YouTube uploads.
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Groups & Ministries
1 group
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Women's Bible Study
Tuesday · 6:00 PM · Weekly
Serve board
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Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
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