Historic Old Otterbein United Methodist Church

09/11/2026

Amen.

On this 25th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11, we share this prayer from Discipleship Ministries:

"On this day of solemn remembrance:
May we honor the lives that were lost in this tragic act.
May we give thanks for those who served and saved, rendered aid and assistance.
May we give comfort to those who live with loss.
May we seek justice and peace where it is within our ability,
and rely on you when the ability escapes us.

"On this day of solemn remembrance:
May we build what has been torn down.
May we mend what has been broken.
May live Your love when hate seems to reign.
May we bear witness to the cause of peace. Amen."

09/06/2026

Join us for worship! Donate online at www.historicoldotterbein.com

08/30/2026

Join us for worship and a Backpack Blessing! Want a tag? Message us. Donate online at www.historicoldotterbein.com

08/29/2026

Join us on Sunday at 10:30am for a Backpack Blessing for all our students (any age or level, even graduate school!), teachers, administrators, additional adults, "lunch ladies," custodians, secretaries, bus drivers, parents, or anyone else involved in education. We want to bless you and give you a gift. You are welcome! Please bring a friend!

08/16/2026

Our grant was announced publicly today! Out of 58 applicants, we were one of 11 chosen. We will be using the funds for cupola restoration. Any funds available after that will be used for the bell tower stabilization work. We are grateful for our ongoing partnership with the Maryland Historical Trust to help preserve this historic space!

MHT is excited to announce the FY2026 grantees for the Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program. Read more about the awardees on our latest blog post: https://rb.gy/pkcmf7

08/07/2026

It's now 255 years ago today! Happy purchase day, Old Otterbein UMC!

Today's the day! 254 years ago the property now known as 112 W. Conway Street was deeded to us! It was sold for 90 pounds. Today, that's about £19,411.48 ($26,086.60). What else can you read here? Tell Pastor Bonnie about it on Sunday for a prize!

08/02/2026

Join us for Psalm 23 and trusting in the Lord today! Donate online at www.historicoldotterbein.com

08/01/2026

Last Sunday, our children, youth, and an intrepid young adult worked on a human knot in worship as we realized that social justice is messy and complicated. This week, we'll be exploring radical hospitality as revealed through Psalm 23. Please join us! All are welcome. Bring a friend.

08/01/2026

This week, we were honored to be one of the host sites for the Commission on Archives and History of The UMC Great American Pilgrimage! We shared our story and hosted closing worship for our pilgrims from Minnesota and Dakotas Annual Conferences. Check out a few photos from Old Otterbein.