Mt Lena United Methodist Church

Our Brief History

Rev. Joshua Harp organized the United Brethren Chapel in 1879, in the village of Mt. Lena, then known as Smoketown.  Mt. Lena was named to honor his wife, Magdalene.  The ground was purchase from Henry and Mary Ann Funk for $1.00.  People interested in building the church gave labor and supplies.

In 1923, a vestibule and bell tower were added.  Later a maple floor and furnace were installed.  The interior underwent major renovations in 1950.  During Easter worship in 1957, groundbreaking for the educational building, including a kitchen and restrooms, took place.  It was dedicated October 25, 1959.

The Evangelical United Brethren and Methodist Churches merged in 1968.  We became Mount Lena United Methodist Church.  In subsequent years the basement was renovated for Sunday School classrooms.  The United Methodist Men constructed our informational signs.

Our prayer garden, picnic pavilion and parking lot were erected on land donated by the Hurley family.  These, plus a lighted steeple and stained glass window were provided through memorial gifts.  During 1995, our small, country church underwent more changes.  Prior to this, we were part of a charge, sharing a pastor with other churches.  We then became "station" with a part-time, student pastor.

The Apple Dumplin' Gang was organized in 1995.  They meet during the fall months to make delicious, homemade apple dumplings and pies.  Through their efforts, thousands of dollars have been donated for church improvements.  We are so blessed to have many friends and church members volunteer to improve and maintain our property.  A Veteran's Memorial for the Beaver Creek - Mt. Lena Community was dedicated in May 2006 to honor our veterans.

Our church is an outreach for local, national, and international missions.

Mt. Lena United Methodist Church is in its 145th year of service and welcomes all who wish to come and worship.

Our Pastor

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the website of Mt. Lena United Methodist Church, Boonsboro, MD.

I am Pastor Tom Brown, and have served as the pastor to this historic church since August 1, 2024.  I am a Certified Lay Minister with the Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.

You will find the folks at Mt. Lena UMC to be a loving and welcoming group, and that they are very involved in a variety of missions and ministries in our community.

We have a number of congregational ministries including a robust children/youth program, ministries serving our home-bound and nursing home residents, a card caring ministry, the Sunshine Sisters (a ladies ministry), choir, and many others.

We would love to have you attend a service with us and have you share in the ministry of Jesus Chrsit as we strive to make disciples in today's world.

Blessings & Shalom

Pastor Tom