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By Audrey Johnson, 301-922-5384

CLINTON UMC HISTORY

Clinton United Methodist Church is a multicultural and intergenerational congregation in Clinton, Maryland, that has served the community since October 31, 1965. History & Atmosphere: Founding: Established on October 31, 1965, serving as a spiritual beacon in the local community. Features a diverse, multi-cultural, and multi-ethnic congregation with many active-duty military members and veterans from nearby Andrews Air Force Base. Leadership: Led by Pastor Rev. Melaina Trice, a Full Elder in the Baltimore-Washington Conference. Visitor Reviews: Highly rated at 4.8 out of 5 stars, with visitors and members praising the welcoming environment and prayerful community.

Services & Specialties: Worship Services: Held in person and online every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. (also available via live stream or phone-in at 978-990-5000, access code 180552#). Communion: Practices open Communion where all are welcome to the Lord’s table without membership or age requirements. On-Site Amenities: Features a peaceful Prayer Garden for reflection and wheelchair-accessible facilities. Study & Engagement: Offers regular Bible study sessions and community events such as their annual Vacation Bible School and upcoming Fall Festival. If you’d like, information can be provided on upcoming community events, details on how to join online worship, or ministerial contact options. Please contact the church office, (301) 868-1281, or email cumcmd@verizon.net for general questions about our church services. Share. https://cumcmd.org. Clinton United Methodist Church 10700 Brandywine Road Clinton, Maryland, 20735-3860.

MEN WHO COOK

Join Prince George’s County Executive Aisha N. Braveboy and the Office of Community Relations for Men Who Cook for Breast Cancer 2026, a community event supporting breast cancer patients, survivors, and supporters. Event Details: Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 12–3: p.m. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. at Oxon Hill High School, 6701 Leyte Drive, Oxon Hill, Maryland. Enjoy dancing, food tastings and samples from amateur and celebrity chefs, prizes, workshops, breast cancer resources, and more! Tickets: $10 per person. Proceeds benefit Fight Through Flights, Inc., a non-profit organization supporting breast cancer patients and survivors in Prince George’s County. Purchase Tickets: Men Who Cook for Breast Cancer 2026 Tickets https://www.pgcedc.com/men-who-can-cook-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery 
ADA Accommodation: If you need an ADA accommodation, please call 301-952-4729. Help us elevate the fight against breast cancer while celebrating community, food, and fellowship.

BSU ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Kobe Brown (’26) never planned to go to college. When Kobe Brown walked across the graduation stage in May 2026, he was already employed as a contract specialist for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Four years earlier, he said, “I never wanted to go to college.” That candor is part of what makes Brown’s story so compelling. After a semester in community college that left him unconvinced college was for him, he found his way to Bowie State University through open enrollment, transferring in for what he now calls the best decision he ever made.

Brown graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a concentration in management. He credits much of his success to his Strada HBCU Initiative scholarship which offered Brown far more than tuition help. The program centers on career connections and professional development, giving students the interpersonal skills that transfer directly into job offers. “The Strada scholarship is more than just money going towards your tuition. I was able to network with other people and take professional development courses throughout the year. I learned how to communicate and especially have an elevator speech ready because you never know who you might rub elbows with one day.”

The scholarship also connected Brown to an annual national summit where students from historically Black colleges and universities across the country gather to network. A leadership contract through Strada led to Brown’s first internship, as a human resources intern at a data center. One internship led to another and by graduation, Brown had completed a total of six. “I probably got up to 200 no’s. All you need is one yes. So, I just say, keep yourself out there.”

That persistence eventually led him to a contract specialist trainee internship with the DHS during his senior year, a position that became a full-time role upon graduation. Brown says balancing a demanding federal internship with a full course load meant learning to manage his time. He studied and completed coursework on his off days, allowing him to focus fully on his work during internship hours. “This schedule definitely prepared me for the real world. Things aren’t always going to be straightforward. Different, unexpected things are always coming at you”.

Brown lived on campus for two years before commuting an hour each way from Southern Maryland for the rest of his time at Bowie State. While the balancing act wasn’t always easy, he says it mirrors the discipline his career would eventually demand. Looking ahead, Brown plans to build his federal career and eventually pursue a director-level role to put his management degree to work. His advice for incoming students is simple seek out internships early and treat professional relationship-building as a skill, not an afterthought.

“Networking is essential. You never know who you might run into one day, or when somebody might need you”. For Brown, that philosophy is also what it means to be Bowie Bold. “Being Bowie Bold is being ambitious. We’re an entrepreneurial school with a drive to always excel.” Brown’s path from a reluctant college freshman to a federal contract special shows how unexpected opportunities can reshape a career trajectory. “It’s never too late. Your plans can always change. I never saw myself doing what I’m doing now, but I’m glad I was open to changing them.” Tagged as management and business, scholarships.

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