Washington Grove UMC has a rich history from the early Methodist founding fathers of the "Grove" and camp meeting worship in 1873. We invite you to worship today in our current church, constructed in 1954 at 303 Chestnut Avenue.
Washington Grove is the"Little Church With a Big Heart".
Feeding Ministry has empowered the Church and "Grove" Community
Arlene and Carrie's vision has blossomed into a community wide feeding ministry for Washington Grove Middle School
1500 bags packed and counting!!!
Once a week we pack bags with nutritious food to take home on the weekend.
80 Backpacks Filled for Washington Grove E.S.
Our community stepped up to fill 80 backpacks with school supplies for our local elementary school students.
Church and Grove Friends Make a Difference
We are thankful for our caring community that is making a huge impact in our local schools.
Meet Our Pastor,Margie Matthews
Pastor Margie joined WGUMC in 2022. She is a lifelong member of the Hopkins United Methodist Church in Highland, Maryland. She grew up in Clarksville and attended Howard County Public Schools. She has served in nearly every capacity of the church from Hospitality Ministry to the Pulpit when she first began lay speaking in the late 1980's. Margie is Chairperson of the Restorative Justice Team of the Baltimore Washington Conference.
She has a heart for ALL the people of God and enjoys good food, fellowship, study, listening to music and singing. Margie is the mother of two adult children: Dwayne, who is the father of her two awesome grandchildren, Anthony & Aaliyah. Her daughter, DeWanda, an actor, is married to her wonderful son-in- law, Alano.
Her favorite joke is that she loves to have a well laid out plan, but God always reminds her that it is subject to change at any given moment. Her favorite scripture is and forever will be: Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
We are a reconciling congregation. We believe that each person is a precious creation of God and is of sacred worth. We welcome persons of every gender identity, racial or ethnic background, sexual orientation, and physical or mental ability into full participation into the life of this faith community. We celebrate the gift of love and affirm all loving relationships and marriages.
