CSA Church

Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease is a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that mainly affects the motor system. CSA has provided space for the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area (PFNCA) to have weekly exercise classes. Click to Learn More.

Happy Anniversary!

Our congregation celebrated 200 years of Concord UMC last Sunday. We worshipped and had fellowship with old and new friends, and look forward to the next 200 years.

Walk off Parkinsons

Join the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area (PFNCA) for the annual Walk off Parkinsons event at Nats Park on September 22. Walk Off Parkinson’s is a free family-friendly walk and fundraising program to support those in the community impacted by Parkinson’s Disease.

Back to School at Bethesda Prep

Bethesda Prep is currently enrolling for children ages two through five for 2019 - 20 school year.

Online Giving is Open

Now you can give your regular tithes and offerings, as well as donations to Karura Ka Nyungu School online.

Helping the Neediest of the Needy

Education is one of the most effective ways to help people break out of poverty. For more than 20 years, CSA members and friends have helped a small school in Kenya propel poor children toward successful futures. Learn how you can help.

Personal Financial Stewardship

Advice on saving, investing, and giving of your first fruits from the Mid-Atlantic Methodist Foundation

We Love Hearing from You!

Want to get in touch with us? The church office is open from 9:00AM - 3:00PM Monday - Friday. You can call the office at (301) 229-3383 or email us any time at csaumc@gmail.com. We are located on the corner of Goldsboro and River Roads in Bethesda, Maryland. Our address is

Know that you -- yes you! -- are welcome to join us for worship on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM and for coffee and refreshments after the service.

Stewardship & Inspiration

Prayers and Concerns

Please contact the church office with any prayer concerns you would like included on the prayer list, which appears weekly in the bulletin. Also, please contact the church office or Pastor Curtis if you know someone in need of a visit in the hospital, another healthcare facility, or a home.

Go and Tell Christ is Risen!

In 1 Corinthians 15, the Resurrection Chapter, the Apostle Paul writes, “What I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins . . . that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures . . .” (1 Corinthians 15:3).

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Resources for Stewardship and Financial Planning

The Mid-Atlantic United Methodist Foundation was founded to "[foster and support] benevolent ministries in the name of Jesus Christ...". From planned giving to stewardship workshops for congregations to retirement planning, the foundation offers helpful guidance, financial management, and education. Click here for more.

News & Events

Walk off Parkinsons on September 22

For many years, Concord-St. Andrew's has provided space for the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area (PFNCA), to provide space for weekly exercise classes. And if you are looking for a fun way to support your community and help raise support for those impacted by Parkinson’s Disease, then we would love for you to join us at Washington Nationals Park on September 22, for PFNCA’s annual Walk Off Parkinson’s event. Walk Off Parkinson’s is a free family-friendly walk and fundraising program to support those in the community impacted by Parkinson’s Disease. Click here for more information about the event and how. We hope to see you there!

Bethesda Prep Fall Enrollment!

Bethesda Preparatory Preschool is currently enrolling children ages two through five for the 2019 - 20 school year!

Bethesda Prep is a preschool designed to provide developmentally appropriate learning for children through quality preschool programming. We believe that children learn best about the world through direct exploration and hands-on discovery.

We provide exceptional early learning services in a safe, nurturing and Christian environment. We are welcoming of children of all abilities and all faiths. We build and maintain strong relationships with our families, staff and communities.

The Bethesda Prep classrooms are filling up quickly, so now is the time to call. For questions, for enrollment, or to schedule a tour give us a call at 301.789.1010.

Online Giving is Open

Hate to write checks? Concord-St. Andrew's UMC is now able to accept online donations. You can support the church's ministries in general and you can give directly to the Karura Ka Nyunga School in Kenya. CSA has supported the Karura School for more than 20 years, and you learn more about it here.

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About Concord-St. Andrews UMC

A Little Bit About Us:

Concord Methodist Church was formed in 1819, making it one of the oldest Methodist churches in Montgomery County, MD. St. Andrew's Methodist Church formed in 1956 to serve a growing suburban population. The two churches merged in 1976 to become Concord-St. Andrew's United Methodist Church and the 35th anniversary was celebrated in October 2011. Learn more about us here.

Whether you are visiting or searching for a church home, you are always welcome to worship with us. Our address is 5910 Goldsboro Rd., Bethesda, MD 20817.

Worship lifts our spirirts and strengthens our relationships with God. It also stirs our imaginations, fills us with wonder, and offers us fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Come as you are! Be our guest! Experience the love of God and Christian community.

Join us for worship at 10:00 am Sundays and fellowship immediately following the service.