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Join Us Live at 11:00 AM Every Sunday!

Currently we offer a hybrid worship experience that includes in-person worship and Zoom options. Please contact the church office if you’d like to receive the link for Sunday’s service using the button below.

Welcome To Asbury UMC!

 

If you love the great hymns of Christian tradition, gospel music sung with great passion, liturgy (sometimes with a twist), biblical preaching, and, most important, warm, friendly, down-to-earth folks, welcome, we’re glad you’ve found us! Whether you’re visiting our fascinating town, new to the area, or just curious about who we are, Welcome!

We are known to many as “Mother Asbury”, the progenitor of several other African-American congregations in the area. However, we are more than our storied history. We are also a vibrant part of 21st century Annapolis. We are an open, affirming group of people who love Jesus and love our neighbors. All are welcome here.

We have a small but committed staff and leadership team who make big things happen to benefit our community. Whether it’s our partnership with local arts organizations, working with agencies that support healing and hope for the disadvantaged, or providing space for meetings, gatherings and events, they support and resource with kindness and efficiency.

Our church’s mission and vision statements say it all. We are geographically and spiritually rooted in the heart of Annapolis. We build, create and share, and provide help and hope -- all to the glory of a loving God.

We are part of The United Methodist Church. Our region is the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference which includes Washington, DC, all of Maryland except the Eastern Shore, and the panhandle of West Virginia.

As part of the United Methodist Church we seek to fulfill the denomination’s mission: “To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”

 

Meet Our Staff

 

The Reverend Doctor Carletta Allen


Pastor

Pastor Allen was born in Tampa, FL but has lived most of her life in Washington, DC and its suburbs. She is a graduate of what was then University of MD University College (now University of MD Global Campus), and Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC (M.Div. and D. Min.). Learn more about Rev. Reverend Doctor Carletta Allen on our About The Pastor page.

Denise Robinson Jenkins


Office Manager

Asbury’s Office Manager joined Asbury in July of 2015. She was born and raised in Davenport, Iowa and moved to Louisville, Kentucky/Southern Indiana in 1977. The family then relocated to Maryland in 2001. In addition to handling most of the administrative functions of the front office, Denise works closely with our Sexton and serves as the central point for church operations, including facilities.

Franklin Johnson


Church Sexton and Operations Coordinator

Franklin, a native Annapolitan, was raised in the Robinwood section of the city. He is related to many of our members as well as to those who benefit from our outreach ministries. His deep knowledge of the city and its residents is invaluable to our community outreach and response to those in need. Working closely with our Office Manager, he oversees facilities management and upkeep.

Our Church History

Asbury United Methodist Church was officially established in 1838. That makes us the oldest African-American congregation in the City of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. To learn more about the history of our church, visit our church history page.

FAQs

  • Our church has many ministries that allow our members to find a way for themselves to serve both our church and our surrounding community. For more information on our ministries, continue reading below or visit our ministries page.

  • We are a traditional congregation in many ways so you might find ladies in their ‘Sunday best’ with magnificent matching hats. Many gents wear suits and ties. However, you’ll also see ladies in pantsuits, younger folks in jeans, fellows in casual attire. It’s all here. We welcome all!

  • On Sundays parking is free until 2:00 PM in the Larkin Street lot directly, catty-corner to our rear lot, as well as the Calvert Street Garage (19 St. Johns Street, Annapolis, MD), a roughly 8-minute walk. See an usher for a ticket for the Calvert Street Garage.

  • You’ll be greeted when you arrive and directed to the main sanctuary which is near the West Street entrance, and not too many steps from the rear (Larkin Street) entrance. Our ushers are available to assist you.

  • You are welcome here. We’re delighted you’ve decided to join us. Please make yourself at home and enjoy our hospitality.

  • At this time there is no nursery or child care provision at Asbury. A number of years ago the congregation decided they wanted children to grow up in worship with their families and extended family members. This served the congregation well for many years but we are now considering having care available for babies and toddlers. If you’d like to voice support for that, please contact us.

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87 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401

 

Contact us

The leadership at Asbury UMC welcomes any messages or questions from both current members and guests. If you need to get in touch with us, please use the contact form here and someone will be in touch shortly.

1asbury@verizon.net
(410) 268-9500

87 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401