https://www.sharpstreetumc.org/home daily 1.0 2026-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7d5495b56fd5047d73f78d/5a3917a0-be04-4d91-bdcf-4726ed25457a/IMG_20181111_115332593.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7d5495b56fd5047d73f78d/8fa45edd-fa55-44e3-8845-210ce6c07744/IMG_20191013_112251225.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7d5495b56fd5047d73f78d/908f74ac-55af-4085-9bd2-ca6255dcb635/Screen+Shot+2023-01-16+at+7.03.38+PM.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7d5495b56fd5047d73f78d/f2c40379-befb-4acd-abf5-ac36bbecc922/Screen+Shot+2023-01-16+at+7.19.40+PM.png https://www.sharpstreetumc.org/whatshappening daily 0.75 2026-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7d5495b56fd5047d73f78d/dac4b9c8-0015-409d-8c40-ba6032cc1867/Screenshot+2026-02-28+at+1.42.41%E2%80%AFPM.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7d5495b56fd5047d73f78d/48734794-f0d3-467c-8cc9-c8010f0ba159/Screen+Shot+2023-03-12+at+3.02.06+PM.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7d5495b56fd5047d73f78d/fdcbec52-7bc9-4659-9e93-4a46088d2e54/Screen+Shot+2023-01-16+at+7.40.23+PM.png https://www.sharpstreetumc.org/contact daily 0.75 2020-04-01 https://www.sharpstreetumc.org/pastor-1 daily 0.75 2023-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7d5495b56fd5047d73f78d/333614d2-b60d-4b08-b021-0da0f1c9b622/Pastor+Diane+Dixon-Proctor.png PASTOR - About The Pastor Rev. Diane Dixon-Proctor, an elder in the Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church, is the pastor of Sharp Street United Methodist Church in Sandy Spring, Maryland. She previously served as the senior pastor of Lincoln Park United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C. Rev. Dixon-Proctor served as senior pastor of John Wesley United Methodist Church in Glen Burnie, where she implemented programs for ex-offenders, launched a food bank, a winter relief shelter, and a Women’s Empowerment Center. The New York City native also owns a fashion boutique, Occasions by Diane. Her dynamic leadership and civic involvement has extended across the region. She served on the board of the Capitol Hill Group Ministry and The Veterans Resource Center (both in Washington D.C.), the board of directors of One Church One Child of Maryland, County Executive John Leopold’s Clergy Advisory Board, the Baltimore Regional Initiative For Genuine Equality (BRIDGE) and American Association for Pastoral Counselors. Dixon-Proctor was also a chaplain for the Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, a Master of Divinity degree from The Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University, a Doctor of Ministry from Richmond Virginia Seminary. She has certification in pastoral counseling from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina. https://www.sharpstreetumc.org/the-church daily 0.75 2023-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7d5495b56fd5047d73f78d/1585408951297-GRF2RLEYHND3EGU8Z4T4/IMG_6990.jpg THE CHURCH - About The Church Sharp Street Methodist Episcopal Church was formed in 1822 in Sandy Spring, Maryland. Quaker settlers were instrumental in Sharp Street's beginning when they freed their slaves after the Revolutionary War. Sharp Street is the oldest black church in Montgomery County. The church was named for the Sharp Street Methodist Church in Baltimore that was established in 1802. It was in 1968 that United Methodism began and Sharp Street became Sharp Street United Methodist Church. https://www.sharpstreetumc.org/donate daily 0.75 2020-05-03 https://www.sharpstreetumc.org/about-1 daily 0.75 2023-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7d5495b56fd5047d73f78d/1585427725688-H2V0151JOBUDA6EF5JDL/IMG_4A59340CA948-1.jpg CHILDREN'S MINISTRY - Welcome to Sharp Street’s Children’s Ministry! At Sharp Street, children and youth have many opportunities to grow in their faith and love of God. Our Children’s Ministry offers a faith-filled environment for children and youth to experience the life of the church through worship, fellowship, and mission. Children and youth learn about God’s love by participating in children’s church and leading worship services, where they can develop and nurture their spiritual growth and leadership skills. Click here for the weekly children’s message. https://www.sharpstreetumc.org/about-1-2 daily 0.75 2025-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7d5495b56fd5047d73f78d/2ef038ec-56cc-487e-85e1-9743373d73ed/IMG_6359.jpg MUSIC MINISTRY - Make a joyful noise unto the Lord! Our music ministry spreads the Good News of Jesus Christ through vibrant music and song. Choir members lead congregational singing and minister throughout the service each Sunday. Sharp Street choirs sing a range of musical styles from hymns, spirituals, and gospel songs. All are welcome! https://www.sharpstreetumc.org/foodpantry-1 daily 0.75 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7d5495b56fd5047d73f78d/1589750559584-A5LAL4D1C8FQTHJTI0DK/image.jpg FOOD PANTRY - Sharp Street gives back to the community by organizing and distributing food every third Saturday of each month from 10:00am-12:00pm. Sharp Street has been serving the community for nearly two centuries. The food pantry provides families in need with staple food items, including bread and staple pantry items. How to Support the Food Pantry in 2026 Amazon Wish List (New for 2026): Purchase essential items directly from the SSUMC Amazon Wish List. Your selections are delivered by Amazon straight to the pantry, simplifying the donation process for shelf-stable goods. CLICK HERE FOR THE AMAZON WISH LIST Direct Monetary Donations: Financial contributions allow the pantry to purchase high-priority items in bulk. You can give via the Givelify App or by placing your gift in the Givings Box at the church. Recurring Monthly Support: To ensure a steady supply of food, please consider setting up a monthly donation either monetary or items from the Amazon Wish List. https://www.sharpstreetumc.org/dance-ministry daily 0.75 2021-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7d5495b56fd5047d73f78d/1591717839480-0WJXGW7OVOH8UOVA2T9U/Screen+Shot+2020-06-09+at+11.47.12+AM.png DANCE MINISTRY https://www.sharpstreetumc.org/higher-education-ministry daily 0.75 2026-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7d5495b56fd5047d73f78d/453d03dc-9e3e-4430-b8d1-a009f32fa283/Screenshot+2026-02-18+at+8.52.03%E2%80%AFPM.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7d5495b56fd5047d73f78d/1618600656977-I2X7FL7M6M3PZV914C49/Screen+Shot+2021-04-13+at+7.04.07+PM.png HIGHER EDUCATION MINISTRY https://www.sharpstreetumc.org/prayer-requests daily 0.75 2023-01-17 https://www.sharpstreetumc.org/service-information daily 0.75 2023-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7d5495b56fd5047d73f78d/d356c503-3f8f-4682-b7c0-79957ebaaf5a/Screenshot+2023-01-10+at+9.13.06+PM.png https://www.sharpstreetumc.org/new-page daily 0.75 2023-04-04