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Welcome to Our Church

Loving God & Loving Others

History

Believing in God’s Word and Spirit

Today’s Gethsemane United Methodist Church was brought about by the merging of two historic congregations, Ridgley-Zion Methodist Church and Seat Pleasant Methodist Church. The Ridgley branch of this great union is the older of the two congregations. In 1871, Lewis Ridgley, Joseph Beall, and Richard Cook purchased one-half acre of land at a cost of $20.00. Soon after the purchase, a small church was built on the land at 8900 Central Avenue, Landover, Maryland.

The original Ridgley-Zion Methodist Church building was eventually destroyed by fire, and in 1921 the present historic structure was built at the site. The second branch of this union, Seat Pleasant Methodist Church, was founded in 1909. The land for the church building was donated by Joseph Palmer. In 1912, it completed construction and occupied its first building at 501 Addison Road. Following World War II and the closing of Dodge Park Methodist Church, Seat Pleasant Methodist Church received the members of that church through a merger.

Mission

Transforming Ourselves, Transforming the World

Gethsemane United Methodist Church’s mission is to be transformed and to transform our local and global community into a more just, inclusive, and supportive place. We seek to achieve this through word, worship, and service; building interfaith partnerships; and advocating for policies, systems, and environmental changes that help people to live healthy and whole lives.

Values

Serving God by Serving our Neighbors

We vision to grow into the wisdom and knowledge of God to serve as living testaments to God’s grace. As people of faith, we use our faith to transform our world into a beloved community that replicates God’s love on the earth, positioning Jesus’ command to love our neighbors as ourselves is crucial to our collective health and survival.

Beliefs

Molding believers, influencing the world

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