Gethsemane United Methodist Church

Gethsemane United Methodist Church At Gethsemane United Methodist Church we believe in the power, the path, and the glory of Jesus the Christ. The beautiful contemporary church was built in 1961.

We are believers that through witness and worship, we can become better citizens of humanity acting in the faith of Jesus. 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, Jo

seph 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. With the increased membership, the needed to expand became evident. It was then that the 17 acre tract at 910 Addison Road was purchased for $34,000. Two hundred people could be seated in the meeting room, which is now the Fellowship Hall. Other rooms in the building were designed to be used for classrooms. A multi-level parsonage was built on the site in April, 1962. In 1978, Ridgley and Seat Pleasant became a circuit with Reverend Orwin W. Dooley as pastor. During this period, the merger of the two churches was conceived. In April, 1980, under the leadership of Reverend Louis Shockley, Jr., and in accordance with the United Methodist Discipline under the oversight and guidance of the Baltimore Conference, the two churches agreed to come together and form a single congregation to be known as Gethsemane United Methodist Church. Under Rev Shockley’s leadership, the membership grew as did the church organizations, and our current sanctuary, which seats 500, was built.

05/31/2026

Combined Worship with Journey United Methodist Church

Pentecost Sunday/Youth Sunday
05/24/2026

Pentecost Sunday/Youth Sunday

Categories: ChurchLocation: Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 910 Addison Road South, Capitol Heights, Maryland, 20743

We warmly invite you to join us this Sunday as we celebrate the joyous occasion of Pentecost Sunday — a time of renewal,...
05/21/2026

We warmly invite you to join us this Sunday as we celebrate the joyous occasion of Pentecost Sunday — a time of renewal, power, and the moving of the Holy Spirit within the Church.

To help us honor this special day, we encourage everyone to wear red and white as symbols of the fire of the Holy Spirit and the purity of God’s presence among us.

We are also excited to share that our new Pastor will be in attendance, and we look forward to welcoming and worshiping together as one church family during this meaningful service.

In addition, our youth will be participating in the worship service, and we are grateful for the opportunity to encourage and support them as they use their gifts to glorify God.

Come expecting a powerful time of worship, fellowship, and celebration as we continue moving forward together in faith.

We look forward to seeing you Sunday!

3rd Sunday - May 17, 2026
05/17/2026

3rd Sunday - May 17, 2026

Categories: ChurchLocation: Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 910 Addison Road South, Capitol Heights, Maryland, 20743

Mother's Day - May 10, 2026
05/10/2026

Mother's Day - May 10, 2026

Preacher: Minister Felicia FelderCategories: ChurchLocation: Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 910 Addison Road South, Capitol Heights, Maryland, 20743

1st Sunday - May 3, 3026
05/03/2026

1st Sunday - May 3, 3026

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Women's Day Service - April 26, 2026
04/26/2026

Women's Day Service - April 26, 2026

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Celebration of Life Reverend Ronald E. F. Triplett, Pastor
04/25/2026

Celebration of Life Reverend Ronald E. F. Triplett, Pastor

Celebrating The Life of Reverend Ronald E.F. Triplett

April 19th - 3rd Sunday Service
04/19/2026

April 19th - 3rd Sunday Service

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910 Addison Road S
Capitol Heights, MD
20743

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
6:30pm - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
6:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
6:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
6:30pm - 9pm
Sunday 8:30am - 3pm

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