Eastern United Methodist Church - Baltimore MD - Methodist Churches on Waymarking.com

From their website in part:

"The History of Eastern United Methodist Church-On November 30, 1875,under the supervision of the Trustees of the Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church of Baltimore, Maryland, Eastern Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church began. It was called Asbury Chapel, with it's location on McElderry Street near Patterson Park Avenue. In what was then called Leechville. In 1884, the church was formally organized with Rev. Alfred Valentine as pastor and the following trustees: Williams Perkins,John Morgan, Samuel Anderson, John Stepney, Lewis Stepney, Davis Wilson, and Charles Dockins. Growing slowly, Eastern became self-sustaining and was renamed Eastern Methodist Episcopal Church, dropping the word, "Chapel" from her name.

In 1945, the conference considered closing Eastern. Under the untiring and relentless effort of Rev. Albert Hammond Sr. and Rev. Dallas I. Fowler, eastern once again pulled through. Eastern moved under the leadership of Rev. Beverly M. Hargrove to the corner of North Eden and East Hoffman Streets. Here Eastern came alive with a bright future ahead. It was a time of growth. The next pastor, Rev. Charles S. Briggs, with his organizational "know-how" helped to put the church on solid ground. His ministry laid the ground work for future development. As Rev. Briggs was leaving the active ministry, in 1956 Rev. Calvin P. Crosson, began his appointment as pastor. Under his highly spiritual and energetic leadership, Eastern moved again to a better equipped edifice at Wolfe and 20th Streets and evidenced financial and spiritual growth.The next two decades ushered in a time of change and growth. Rev.Lovell Parham, with a driving spirit, led the church through a successful "Out-of-Debt" campaign. The uniting of the Evangelical Brethren and the Methodist Church brought out the United Methodist Church. With Revs. Brockington, Luckett and McLellan, Eastern made further financial and spiritual growth with the growing membership.

On the move again, Eastern marched from Wolfe and 20th Streets to North Avenue and Caroline Street in June of 1978. The minister, Rev. Eugene Glover, and his church presented the congregation with new challenges: more community outreach; more spiritual growth with the membership; and effective use of the structure.
Eastern United Methodist Church, under the capable guidance of Rev. Clarence Weaks, began to strategize how it could survive and be of service to the community in the 1980's and still continue to motivate the entire membership toward effective stewardship, outreach, mission, evangelism, togetherness and above all, spiritual growth, emphasizing daily life of caring, sharing, serving and sacrificing. This we owe to our forefathers and to the future so that progress and growth can be continued.

In 1984, Rev.G. Sylvester Gaines was appointed pastor. The congregation formulated a church-wide purpose which was the catalyst for many activities. Rev. Gaines involved more lay participation in the planning and executing of church activities. With Rev. John P. Carter's arrival in 1988, the congregation planned and executed major renovations and cleaning projects to the church. Rev. carter also helped to coordinate the Soup Kitchen and the Neighborhood Health Fair.Three interim pastors, Revs. Coleman,Creek, and Peters Sr., were appointed in 1993. Rev. Paula Payne encouraged the congregation to participate in the Disciple Bible Study and to travel to the Holy Land. In 1995, Rev. Constance C. Smith was appointed pastor. Her spirit-filled sermons inspired the congregation to embark on projects that extended their mission to the community."

Active church?: Yes Year Built: 1875 Service times: No services now because of Covid-19 Website: [Web Link]

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