Nominations for Elder, Deacon, Deaconess
Members of Chapelgate are encouraged to submit nominations for men to serve in the offices of elder and deacon, and women to serve in the unordained office of Deaconess.
Elders serve in the care and nurturing of members' spiritual needs.
Deacons care for the physical needs of the congregation and the surrounding community.
Deaconesses (unordained) assist the Deacons in this deed-based ministry.
Think in terms of what you see now, as opposed to what you think may happen down the road. In other words, is this man demonstrating that he is an Elder or a Deacon now? Is this woman demonstrating that she is a Deaconess now?
Nominees should meet the requirements found in 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5.
Desires the Office
Not pursuing Dishonest Gain - demonstrates observable contentment in Christ
Above Reproach, Blameless
Has a Good Reputation (in & out of church)
Faithful to his Wife (honors her with fidelity and observable kindness & respect)
Self-Controlled
Not a Slave to Addiction - lives accountably and transparently
Hospitable & Sincere
Not Quarrelsome
Able to Teach
Not Violent but Gentle - not a slave to his passions
Loves what is Good
Not a Lover of Money - not greedy but observably generous
Respectfully Leads His Family Well
Holds Firmly to the Faith
Not a Recent Convert
Willingly Serves
Doesn’t Aspire to Power
A Good Example
Nominations will be accepted through April 30th.
Members of Chapelgate are encouraged submit nominations by clicking the link below.
Academy Prayer Service
Join the Chapelgate community for an evening prayer and praise service, focused on Chapelgate Christian Academy. Gather to lift up the students, teachers/staff, and mission of CCA.
The service will take place in the Fellowship Hall, with prayer beginning at 7:00pm. You are also welcome to connect with others, and enjoy refreshments at 8:00pm.
Men's Breakfast
Join us at Chapelgate on Saturday, May 2nd at 8:30am-10:30am for the next Men's Ministry Breakfast.
In addition to fellowship and a brief message from Mike, we will be enjoying the delightful offerings of Cracker Barrel and as always there will be coffee, tea, and water for your enjoyment.
Please bring your sons - they are men after all! We want to hear from all the Men at Chapelgate.
Praise & Play
Let's have a playdate and worship the Lord!
Sunbeams' children and their families (including older siblings too!) are invited to meet in rooms 209/210 (the theater room) on May 2 at 10:00am for our first ever Praise & Play playdate!
Come play with some favorite Sunbeams' toys, decorate a musical instrument, and spend a few minutes praising God with some of our worship volunteers.
Ladies Night Out
Please join us on Thursday, May 7 at 6 pm for our monthly Ladies Night Out.
This time, we will be meeting at E.W. Becks (7565 Main St, Sykesville).
Kids Color Run 2026
Kids Color Run 2026
Saturday, June 13th at 9:45am (rain date: Saturday, June 20th)
Join us on Saturday, June 13th at 9:45am behind the church building at the soccer field for our fourth Kids Color Run for kids ages 3 years old to 5th grade! Please have your child wear a white (or light colored) t-shirt to show off the colored powder! Don't worry - the color washes off easily in the wash.
Registration is completely free, and donations are optional! We will be raising money to support Belair-Edison School, Brehm's Campus in Baltimore and New Song Academy in purchasing school supplies and uniforms for their kids. ALL kids who RSVP will receive sunglasses for eye protection and a poncho to wear in the car on the way home. We will allow walk-ins, but please keep in mind that we have a limited number of the items above, so make sure to sign up!
Victory Jam
Victory Jam is the Middle School Summer Camp of the Chesapeake Presbytery (PCA). Hosting regional 6th-8th grade students, Victory Jam is centered on the Gospel and fellowship with other local churches.
Located at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference in New Jersey, this camp is full of exciting activities, church group times, worship, gospel-centered teaching, team competitions, and of course, plenty of time at the beach! All in an effort to challenge middle school students to know Jesus as King and live for Him in all areas of life.
Register below, or visit the Victory Jam Website for more information and details!
You can also click below to contact Darrin Bossman (our Middle School Youth Director) with any questions.
See you on the beach!
Vacation Bible School 2026
Mark your calendars!
Join us July 20–24 from 9:00am–12:30pm for Illumination Station, where kids will discover how Jesus is the Light of the World through hands-on fun, music, games, crafts, and Bible adventures.
This year, we’re excited to offer a FULL preschool program for children ages 3–5 (potty-trained and not yet in kindergarten)!
To register and find more information, click below!
Dive In
Please join us on Sunday, April 26, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in Chapelgate's Youth Suite for our quarterly Dive In as Ashten Deibert shares part of her story with us, followed by small group discussion.
If your last name begins with L-Z, please bring a dessert to share!
RSVP preferred but not required to mbianco@chapelgate.org below.
Rebuilding Together
Our Rebuilding Together home project is on Saturday, April 25 in Howard County.
Details will be presented on Sunday, April 12 in the Fellowship Hall, immediately following the 10:30AM worship service.
Please join us for a brief presentation and a light lunch.
Our Team Captain this year is Chris Stanley. Skilled and unskilled laborers are needed.
Chapelgate Christian Academy Presents Frozen!
Join us for our spring production: Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical!
Thursday, April 23 @ 7pm
Friday, April 24 @ 7pm
Saturday, April 25 @ 2pm & 7pm
Tickets may be purchased online or at the door.
Chapelgate Christian Academy Presents Frozen!
Join us for our spring production: Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical!
Thursday, April 23 @ 7pm
Friday, April 24 @ 7pm
Saturday, April 25 @ 2pm & 7pm
Tickets may be purchased online or at the door.
Chapelgate Christian Academy Presents Frozen!
Join us for our spring production: Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical!
Thursday, April 23 @ 7pm
Friday, April 24 @ 7pm
Saturday, April 25 @ 2pm & 7pm
Tickets may be purchased online or at the door.
Chapelgate Christian Academy Open House
You're invited to come tour Chapelgate Christian Academy's campus, meet our teachers, and learn more about the ways we help students grow, both spiritually and academically.
As a special blessing for our church community, we offer a $1,000 tuition discount per student per year, along with free applications for church members, now through April 30. (In addition, we provide generous financial aid to families who qualify!) We are so thankful for the close relationship between our school and our church, and we want to make Christian education as accessible as possible for our families.
Our mission is to prepare students to hear God's voice so they may determine His purpose for their lives (1 Samuel 3:1–10).
Our students thrive in small class settings, where they can experience personal attention and meaningful mentorship.
We also provide a cell phone-free and screen-free educational environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and deep engagement with learning.
Most importantly, every teacher, coach, and mentor at Chapelgate shares a love for Jesus and a commitment to helping students grow in their faith.
We warmly invite you to come see firsthand what makes Chapelgate such a special place. Whether your family is just beginning to consider Christian education or already feels called in that direction, we would love to meet you and answer your questions.
If you’d like more information or would like to reserve your space at our Open House, please email Amy Weisgerber, Director of Admissions.
Authentic Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
What does it mean to be human in an age where artificial intelligence calls into question our roles in the workplace, in the classroom, and even in relationships?
Join us for Authentic Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, the 2026 edition of our Gospel in Context series, as we grapple with these questions and what it means to be authentically human in a culture increasingly driven by artificial intelligence.
Cost: $45
Includes breakfast and lunch.
Ladies Night Out
Please join us on Monday, April 13 at 6 pm for our monthly Ladies Night Out.
This time, we will be meeting at Oscar’s Alehouse (10795 Birmingham Way, Woodstock).
Easter Services
We are looking forward to celebrating Easter with you!
Join us in person at 9:00AM or 10:30AM for Easter Worship! You can also watch online at10:30AM at live.chapelgate.org
Childcare is available for ages 5 and under at both services. Elementary-aged children are invited to attend the worship service with their families. Activity books will be available in the lobby.
Good Friday Service
Our Good Friday service is one of reflection and remembrance as we consider Jesus’ last moments before His death on the cross. Held in the Chapel on the 2nd floor on Friday, April 3rd at 2:00 PM. No childcare.
Easter Egg Hunt
Our Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday, March 28th from 10am (egg hunts start promptly at 10:30AM!) for kids toddler age through 5th grade. We’ll gather behind the church building in the parking lot near the soccer field and fire pit, and in the upstairs fellowship hall area.
Make sure to bring your own basket to gather eggs!
Invite your friends, family and neighbors!
This event is free and will include the egg hunts, games, crafts, face painting, and more!
Rain or shine, we hope you will join us!
Ladies Night Out
Please join us on Monday, March 23 at 6 pm for our monthly Ladies Night Out.
This time, we will be meeting at Mission BBQ (3410 Plumtree Drive, Ellicott City).
Spring Sunday School Classes
We will be offering 5 classes this fall; Discovery Class, a women’s study on 1 Corinthians, a co-ed study in 1st and 2nd Samuel “Thy Kingdom Come”, a study on prayer, and our Generations Class.
Canned Food Drive
Please join the Diaconate in supporting the underprivileged in Howard County by donating canned goods and personal supplies to Columbia Community Care.
Starting Sunday, March 8 our church is hosting a canned food drive for the month of March to assist families and individuals in need in the broader community. We are partnering with Columbia Community Care’s food pantry in this endeavor.
You can give through Columbia Community Care's Amazon Wishlist or bring canned/dry goods to church. There are donation boxes outside the front doors next to the Canned Food Drive table.
Most needed items:
Peanut butter
Ramen noodles
Beans that have protein (kidney beans, black beans etc)
Canned protein (tuna, spam etc)
Canned tomatoes
Macaroni & cheese boxes
Ready to eat meals
Young Adults Game Night
The Young Adult group is hosting a Game Night on Sunday, March 1st at 7pm at a local home.
If you are post-college to early 30s, we would love to see you there!
Contact Anna French for more information.
Urban Air with Breakaway and Kairo
Our middle and high school ministries, Kairo and Breakaway, will be traveling to Urban Air in Frederick on Saturday, February 28th. Join us for a fun night of laser tag, bumper cars, trampolines, obstacle courses, go karts, zip lines, a warrior course, and trampoline dodgeball!
All activities as well as transportation and socks are included in the event cost.
Students should bring extra money for food and drink.
Arrive to the church by 4PM.
Cost is $45. Sign up, fill out waiver, and pay below.
Ash Wednesday
Ashes will be available this Wednesday, February 18th, as we mark the beginning of the Lenten season. Pastors will be outside the front of the church throughout the day to pray with you and to put ashes on your forehead (if you want them) — as a meaningful reminder of our mortality and the hope we have in Jesus’ victory over the grave. You will also be able to pick up a copy of the first week of our Lent Prayer Guide.
First Slot: 6:30AM-8:30AM
Second Slot: 11:00AM-1:00PM
Third Slot: 5:00PM-7:00PM
Metro Baltimore Seminary Info Session
Have you ever wanted to go deeper in understanding your faith, spend focused time studying the Bible, and connect with others who can sharpen your beliefs? A seminary degree may be just what you are looking for. Metro Baltimore Seminary has made seminary accessible, accredited, and affordable.
Join us in the Office Gathering Room on Sunday, February 15th right after church to learn more about MBS and how it might be right for you! Lunch is provided, but please sign up using the link below so we know how many to expect.
Crafts & Cocoa - Family Valentine's Event
Join us for a sweet Valentine’s Day celebration with Chapelgate Kids!
On Saturday, February 14 at 10:00 AM, families with children 5th grade and younger are invited to gather in the Fellowship Hall as we celebrate God’s great love for us.
Families will enjoy a special book reading, a cozy hot cocoa bar, crafts and activities, and a Bible Buddy Adoption—a meaningful way for kids to take home a reminder of God’s love.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Congregational Meeting
The Session has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, January 25, 2026 immediately after the worship service for the purpose of electing officers and deaconesses (click below to read their bios), and to present financial reports. Snow date is February 1, 2026.
Ladies Night Out
Ladies Night Out at Basta Pasta in Eldersburg. Please contact mbianco@chapelgate.org to RSVP and get more info!
Tech Sunday
Do you need help with your laptop, tablet, or smartphone?
Are you still trying to figure out what app 'whatsapp' is?
Find yourself struggling with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections?
Still printing directions off MapQuest before road trips?
Keeping up with technology can be intimidating and feel overwhelming, but we're here to help!
On Sunday morning January 4 from 9:00AM-10:15AM we will have a small team available in room 213.
The team is ready to help you troubleshoot basic tech issues and provide assistance and education to help you be more confident (and hopefully more competent) using your device.
Baby Bottle Fundraising Campaign
Thank you for helping the Pregnancy Center serve women, men, and babies throughout Maryland and surrounding areas. The Center provides free pregnancy testing, sonograms, education, recovery classes, baby supplies, and more – all with the love of Christ.
Pick up and return baby bottles to church lobby through 25 January.
Please make checks payable to: Columbia Pregnancy Center.
You can donate online below
Christmas Eve Later Service
We are thrilled to be hosting our Christmas Eve services in-person and online this year!
Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, sing carols, and close our worship service by candlelight. There will be childcare provided at 6pm only.
The 6pm service will be live-streamed at live.chapelgate.org
First Service - 6:00PM - This year for the 6:00pm Christmas Eve service Sunbeams will provide childcare for birth to age 5 in room 121 with age appropriate play, a retelling of the Christmas story, a simple craft, and a battery candle lit singing of Christmas songs. If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering please contact Gina Spriesterbach. (gina@chapelgate.org)
Second Service - 8pm
Christmas Eve Early Service
We are thrilled to be hosting our Christmas Eve services in-person and online this year!
Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, sing carols, and close our worship service by candlelight. There will be childcare provided at 6pm only.
The 6pm service will be live-streamed at live.chapelgate.org
First Service - 6:00PM - This year for the 6:00pm Christmas Eve service Sunbeams will provide childcare for birth to age 5 in room 121 with age appropriate play, a retelling of the Christmas story, a simple craft, and a battery candle lit singing of Christmas songs. If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering please contact Gina Spriesterbach. (gina@chapelgate.org)
Second Service - 8pm
Thrive Christmas Present Wrapping Party
Please join us as we wrap gifts for the children of residents of Helping Up Mission.
We will meet at 9AM in the fellowship hall at chapelgate.
Bring scissors and a small food item to share if possible!
First Night
Join us on the first Sunday of Advent for a special service to start the season.
First Night is an evening of Christmas carols, readings, and fellowship for the whole family. We will welcome in the Advent season together by taking a journey through the story of redemption, told by children and adults alike.
After a short service, there will be homemade cookies, cocoa, and coffee as we end the night enjoying each other’s company.