Messianic Jewish congregations in Maryland

Beth Messiah Congregation MD
Germantown, MDBeth Messiah is a Messianic Jewish synagogue in Germantown, Maryland, that gathers for a Shabbat service at 11 on Saturday mornings. The community describes itself as "an emerging synagogue with a rich heritage within the Messianic Jewish movement." It seeks to be a spiritual home for Jewish believers in Yeshua, for intermarried families and for those raising Messianic Jewish children. Its story began in 1973, when a small group established one of the nation's earliest congregations of Jewish believers in Yeshua. Three years later, Beth Messiah became the first independent Messianic congregation in the United States to own its own building. In 1979 it was a founding member of the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations. It affirms the UMJC Statement of Faith and its statement on Defining Messianic Judaism. The congregation understands Jewish life and identity as "rooted in Torah, expressed in tradition, and renewed in Messiah." Rabbi Ben Weisman is the spiritual leader. He received UMJC s'micha in 2026 and was raised as a Messianic Jew in Southern California. Saturday worship follows the traditional Shabbat siddur, with music and prayers that reflect a central commitment to Messiah Yeshua. Readings come from the Torah, the Haftarah and the Besorah. Hebrew carries much of the liturgy, with transliteration and English translation always available. All men are encouraged to wear a kippa, and Jewish men a tallit.UMJC
El Shaddai
Frederick, MDEl Shaddai Congregation gathers in downtown Frederick, Maryland, for Shabbat service on Saturdays from 10:15 to 12:30. It describes itself as a "Yeshua-Centered, Spirit-Filled, Messianic Jewish-Rooted Community." Jews and Gentiles worship the God of Israel together here and follow Yeshua the Messiah. The community celebrates the biblical feasts and seeks the guidance of the Ruach HaKodesh. Services are also streamed live for those who cannot attend in person. The congregation holds that the Tanakh and Brit Chadashah are the infallible Word of God. It affirms one God in three persons and the deity of Yeshua, along with his atoning death, resurrection and return. The good news, they teach, is for everyone, "for the Jew first and also for the Greek." In their view, Jewish people who recognize Yeshua as Messiah retain their complete Jewish identity. Biblical Jewish life and practice is understood as a covenantal responsibility for Jewish believers. That practice is also seen as relevant to a New Covenant community of Jews and Gentiles. Five pillars shape the community: discipleship, Jewish calling, covenant relationships, the Word of God and power of the Spirit, and prophetic intercession. Worship and intercession are named as the primary goal of its gatherings. Jason Trevett serves as Lead Community Pastor and Elder. Andrew Gudgeon serves as Lead Vision Pastor and Elder. Pastoral care, home groups and a children's ministry are part of congregational life.Tikkun America
Emmanuel Messianic Jewish Congregation
Clarksville, MDEmmanuel Messianic Jewish Congregation gathers in Clarksville, Maryland, for Shabbat services every Saturday from 10 am to noon. Each week's service is also livestreamed. Founded in 1915, the congregation describes itself as the oldest extant Messianic congregation in the world. Its own short self-description is "Traditional, yet modern." Jews and non-Jews worship together here. The congregation holds that both are one in the Messiah. It believes Yeshua is the true Messiah promised to the Jewish people, the one of whom Moses and the prophets spoke. Worship services draw on Jewish tradition and practice, and members respect and revere the Torah. Gentile believers are understood as grafted in to the heritage of Israel. The good news, they teach, is for everyone, "to the Jew especially, but equally to the Gentile." Rabbi Baruch (Barry) Rubin has served as the congregation's rabbi for more than 45 years. Rebbetzin Lisa Rubin teaches Israeli and Messianic dance and supports the development of a Sisterhood. The community holds services for Rosh Hashanah, Passover and Yom Kippur, along with bar and bat mitzvahs and weddings. A Shabbat School teaches children, and interfaith families are welcomed. Emmanuel also teaches Christians about the Jewish origins of their faith.UMJC
Rosh Pina
Owings Mills, MDRosh Pina calls itself a Messianic synagogue, a community of Jews and Gentiles who know their identity in Messiah Yeshua. Gentiles are described as "called alongside." Its vision is to foster a community of Jewish people who know their Messiah. Sabbath worship follows the order of Tabernacle worship, moving from the outer court toward the Holy of Holies. Along the way come the Barchu, the Mourners Kaddish, the Shema, Mi Chamocha and the Amidah. A Torah service with blessings for the Torah, haftarah and b'rit chadasha readings leads into a d'rash. The service closes in the Holy of Holies, a time kept as personal. The congregation affirms one God revealed as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It holds that God's covenant with Israel is everlasting, and that Yeshua died as an atonement for Israel and the whole world. Torah is understood as God's gift to Israel and the constitution of the Messianic Jewish community. For Messianic communities from the nations, Torah does not have the same role, though it offers spiritual nourishment and practical teaching. Jewish tradition is treated as a living link to the biblical past, alongside insight drawn from the Christian theological tradition. Tanakh and Brit Hadasha are held as the final authority in faith and practice. Rosh Pina also teaches the gifts of the Spirit and the fivefold ministry of Ephesians 4.Tikkun AmericaUMJC
Son of David Congregation
Derwood, MDSon of David Congregation is a Messianic congregation in Montgomery County, Maryland, serving the Greater DC area from Derwood. Established in October 1995, it gathers every Shabbat at 10:30 in the morning. Jewish and Gentile followers of the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob make up the community. An elder board leads it. Worship draws on Jewish tradition. Songs and liturgy come in Hebrew and English, transliterated so visitors can join in, including the Sh'ma. During the Torah service a century-old scroll is carried in procession and a portion is read in Hebrew and English. A related passage from the brit chadasha follows. The pairing acknowledges "the Torah as the foundation of our faith and practice." Each Shabbat the children gather under a large tallit to be prayed for. Davidic praise dance is part of worship, with workshops for beginners. The congregation exists to proclaim Messiah Yeshua to the Jewish people and beyond. It holds that Messianic congregations show God's faithfulness in sustaining the Jewish Remnant. Jewish tradition is valued where it agrees with Scripture, and Scripture prevails when the two conflict. Shabbat school serves children ages 3 to 12, and nursery care is provided for younger ones. The community aims to build small groups called havurot, and it has men's and women's ministries and a drama program. An oneg shabbat with bagels follows the service in the fellowship hall.Messianic

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5 congregations are listed in Maryland. 0 have been verified or claimed by their leaders within the past year.

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Beth Messiah Congregation MD

El Shaddai

Emmanuel Messianic Jewish Congregation

Rosh Pina

Son of David Congregation

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