Celebrating educational excellence and announcement of Union Bethel scholarship recipients!

As a denomination founded on principles of freedom, equality, and Christian witness, the AME Church remembers the Emanuel Nine not only as victims of a tragedy but as faithful disciples whose legacy continues to inspire the Church to stand firmly for justice, racial healing, and the transforming power of the Gospel. Their witness challenges each generation to remain steadfast in faith, devoted to prayer, and committed to building beloved communities where God's love triumphs over division and hate.

2026 MARYLAND PRIMARY ELECTION
Union Bethel AME Church Voter Engagement Initiative—Union Bethel Votes 2026

As the Freedom Church, we honor our ancestors by protecting the right they fought to
secure. Our three-pronged approach-- Get informed! Vote! Protect Voting Rights!

Key Primary Election Dates — Maryland 2026

• June 2, 2026 — Voter Registration Deadline
• If you miss this deadline, you may register during Early Voting or on Election Day.
  June 11–18, 2026 — Early Voting Period
• Check your state’s election website if you vote outside Maryland.
• June 16, 2026 — Mail in Ballot Request Deadline (Mail or Fax)
• June 19, 2026 — Mail in Ballot Request Deadline (Online)
• Mail requests due by 5 p.m.; online/fax requests due by 11:59 p.m.
• June 23, 2026 — Primary Election Day
• Mail in ballots may be requested in person until 8 p.m.; ballots must be
  hand delivered.

Union Bethel Commission on Christian Social and Political Action 
— Get Ready to Vote

The Commission on Social and Political Action will be available every Sunday after the close of the worship service leading up to the Primary Election:
May 24; May 31; June 7; June 14

Stop by the table to Make a Plan to Vote:
Check your voter registration; Confirm your polling place; Learn about the ballot
Get help with mail in voting; Sign up for our Protect Voting Rights Volunteer effort

What’s on the 2026 Maryland Primary Election Ballot
• Governor
• Statewide Offices
• County Executive
• County Council
• State Delegates & State Senators
• Maryland U.S. House Representatives

Our next Food Give-a-Way will be Saturday, Augus 1, 2026 from 10am to 12pm

The next Call to Prayer will be Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 9am.

Union Bethel summer breaks allow participants, ministry leaders, teachers, and volunteers time to spend summertime with their families, enjoying travel and leisure together, and recharge spiritually, physically, and emotionally after months of faithful service and participation. It also provides an opportunity to evaluate programs, plan for the future, and prepare new resources and activities for the upcoming ministry year. As ministries resume in the fall, we are prepared to launch a new season with renewed energy, fresh ideas, and a stronger focus on serving God and the congregation.

• All Union Bethel Bible Studies: 
  • Beginning July, 2026 and Resuming September 9, 2026
• Morning Meditations:
  • Beginning June 29, 2026 and Resuming September 7, 2026
• Youth Growing in Faith Together (G.I.F.T.):
  • Beginnng July, 2026 and Resuming September 20, 2026
• Senior Outreach Ministry:
  • Beginning June 26, 2026 and Resuming Friday, September 11, 2026

July, 2026 Food Give-a-Way is Cancelled.

Our next indoor Food Give-A-Way: August 1, 2026 from 10am to 12pm (while supplies last).

Please Note: If there is inclement weather, the Food Giveaway will be cancelled. If you are in need of food, please contact the Good Samaritan Food Pantry at 410-655-7125 to make an appointment. 

• Please bring your own bags. Union Bethel Food Giveaways will be the 1st Saturday of each month! Community free food event!  Masks are optional.
• We are located at 8615 Church Lane - Randallstown, MD 21133
  Ample free parking in rear of church.

If  you are unable to attend a Saturday Free Food Giveaway:

Email Us: foodpantry@unionbethelamec.org Or Call the Union Bethel Food Pantry at 410-655-7125 and arrangements will be made for an appointment at the Food Pantry.

Union Bethel Food Pantry Food Giveaways are in partnership with the Maryland Food Bank. The Union Bethel Food Giveaway is a caring community of volunteers who serve our church families and community with free nutritious food. We are committed to providing food at no cost on the first Saturday of the month.

Sister Luean Trafton

Public Viewing
Thursday June 11, 2026 from 4:00-7:00 pm
Vaughn Greene Funeral Home
8728 Liberty Road

Randallstown, Maryland 21133

Homegoing Service
Friday June 12, 2026 Wake 10:00 am | Service 10:30 am
Zion Baptist Church
1600 Harford Avenue

Baltimore, Maryland 21213

Interment
Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery

 Union Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
"Relate, Rescue, Recharge"

Reverend Raymond F. Edmonds, Jr., Pastor

8615 Church Lane • Randallstown, MD  21133 • P: 410.922.3286 | F: 410.922.3299

Email: wearefamily@unionbethelamec.org

We are blessed to have served the Randallstown community and beyond for 200 years: 1826-2026.

To Purchase Tickets for the Union Bethel AME Church Bicentennial Gala

October 17, 2026 from 3pm to 7pm at the Marriott Owings Mills

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Or, scan the Bicentennial QR Code:

Wednesdays at Noon and 7pm

"Stepping Forward in Faith"

Join by Zoom at Noon or 7pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85954118817?pwd=OWNoQlZ5VFI3d3pqMUQ3MTh2N2JQdz09#success
Meeting ID: 859 5411 8817
Passcode: 203184
Or call in at 301 715 8592

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7

Join Zoom Meeting at 8am

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81447615578?pwd=eStrK2pKQzdMbHVFMUp5MUt5OVBJUT09#success

Meeting ID: 814 4761 5578

Passcode: 533771

Each weekday at 8am

Morning Meditation  Call-in Number: 978-990-5000

Passcode: 259838#

Sign up online: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080544A5A62BA1FF2-57991295-womens#/

Women's Fellowship Book Study begins Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 9am and thereafter every 2nd Saturday of each month at 9am

New Participants:

• In person registration for new participants begins Sunday, August 17th through September 7th
• Online registration for new participants begins Monday, August 18th through September 7th

Note: Current participants do not need to register

Book Study Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89075709249?pwd=ApdP1eDyXwcfiqgaalVHrBUcci4GTD.1

Meeting ID: 890 7570 9249 • Passcode: 337890

Begins Sunday, September 28, 2025

Reminder for all parents and guardians! 

What is G.I.F.T? Union Bethel announces a new Sunday gathering for youth that shares Christian values, faith, and teachings in a relatable, age-appropriate, safe and encouraging environment.

G.I.F.T. students will gather on the 3rd & 4th Sunday of each month following offering

Bring a Friend!

8615 Church Lane, Randallstown, MD 21133

Rev. Raymond F. Edmonds, Jr., Pastor