BELIEFS AND VALUES
Love God and Love Others! Faith, Family & Fun!
We believe Jesus calls all of us to love God and love others, and to put that love into action through mission and community service that meets real needs. Just as Jesus met people where they are, we strive to do the same.
Creekside Church exists to bring God’s love, goodness, grace, and hope throughout Upper Montgomery County Maryland including the neighborhoods of Cabin Branch, Creekside, Clarksburg, and Boyds. We do this by example, by acts of kindness and service, by advocating for those in poverty and on the margins, and by gathering in large and small groups to worship God.
Mission: Our mission work emphasizes God’s love and loving others through supporting nearby and worldwide organizations such as:
We also firmly believe that learning and worship can be a joyful, creative, and fun experience, one that builds faith for both lifelong churchgoers and those just beginning to seek God.
We are a place for Faith, Family & Fun!
Creekside Church has flourished in Clarksburg, MD, with our mission to share God's love and grace. Our purpose is simple and follows the commandment that Jesus gave us: “Love God and Love Others.” With this in mind, we believe that church should be a place for “Faith, Family and Fun!”
At the start and with no building to gather in, we turned Clarkmont Park into a vibrant community hub, where families could play, connect, and witness God's love in action through our summer events and fun activities. Following Jesus’ example of meeting people where they are, we embraced the opportunity to bond with our diverse neighbors in the park in a truly blessed experience!
As the area developed, so did we. With the opening of Cabin Branch Elementary School, we began hosting worship gatherings in its multipurpose-cafeteria room, creating intergenerational, family, and youth connections. When the summer sun shines, you’ll still find us in the park, sharing smiles and faith.
Creekside Church continues to deepen faith, build meaningful connections, serve our community, and celebrate God’s love, all while having fun along the way. We are a young, creative, intergenerational congregation committed to forming disciples who lead with courage, curiosity, and compassion.
PASTOR CARRIE
Rev. Carrie Yearick ("Pastor Carrie") has dedicated over 35 years to ministry, excelling in leadership strengths like building and vision casting. She thrives on fostering vibrant connections with God and others, creating impactful programs, and cultivating authentic community through worship.
With extensive experience working with youth, young adults, and seniors, Carrie’s compassion has touched many lives and families. She holds advanced degrees in Divinity and Theology from Duke Divinity School, and an undergraduate degree in Human Services and Psychology from Wingate University.
With a creative spirit, Carrie enjoys baking, volleyball, scrapbooking, and nurturing her big family of seven siblings. She finds purpose in God’s presence, viewing the church as a community of faith that worships joyfully, promotes people's talents, serves others, and supports one another through life’s highs and lows.