St. Mark's United Methodist Church
19620 White Ground Rd
Boyds MD 20841
301-916-6028
About Our Church
About Our Church
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church:
The original church was established after the Civil War in 1879. It was placed on a Charge, known as Boyds Charge. The Charge included Francis Asbury Methodist Episcopal in Germantown, MD, John Wesley Methodist Episcopal in Clarksburg, MD, St. Mark’s Methodist Episcopal in Boyds, MD, and Montgomery Chapel in Hyattstown, MD. Later St. Mark’s became the oldest church on the then, Boyds Charge which was abolished in 1992, at which time St. Mark’s became a Station Church. The church was completed under the leadership of Reverend Benjamin Myers. The Rev. Myers solicited funds from the residents of Boyds community. One of the residents was Colonel Boyd, from whom the community was named. The church was completed September 24, 1893.
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church:
The original church was established after the Civil War in 1879. It was placed on a Charge, known as Boyds Charge. The Charge included Francis Asbury Methodist Episcopal in Germantown, MD, John Wesley Methodist Episcopal in Clarksburg, MD, St. Mark’s Methodist Episcopal in Boyds, MD, and Montgomery Chapel in Hyattstown, MD. Later St. Mark’s became the oldest church on the then, Boyds Charge which was abolished in 1992, at which time St. Mark’s became a Station Church. The church was completed under the leadership of Reverend Benjamin Myers. The Rev. Myers solicited funds from the residents of Boyds community. One of the residents was Colonel Boyd, from whom the community was named. The church was completed September 24, 1893.
Our Vision
Our Vision
MISSION STATEMENT:
Our mission is to inspire and empower our congregation and community by sharing God’s love, His word, and teachings, through prayer, Bible Study, training, and evangelizing for the purpose of making disciples for Jesus Christ.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our vision is to become a loving, Biblical community of believers who are committed and unified, who offer opportunities for spiritual growth, discipleship and outreach for all ages for the glory of God.
Ou Community
Ou Community
St. Mark's has been part of a integrated community, where we provide assistance to families in need, we feed the homeless, we clothe the poor and give of ourselves to help others.
Our goal is to follow Jesus' teachings: "Love your neighbor as Christ has loved you."