Gary Memorial United Methodist Church

05/29/2026

04/19/2026

The stage is all set for the Howard County Historical Society Historic Church Concert at Gary Memorial on Monday evening April 20th! Come at 6pm to browse the displays and learn the story of our historic church and the long-gone mill town of Daniels (Alberton). Then beginning at 7pm we will welcome Redd & the Paper Flowers from Knoxville, Tennessee for a live performance of their original Americana | Folk music. It promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience for lovers of local history, good music, and the beautiful Patapsco Valley Heritage Area. Lite refreshments are included in the ticket price.
Get your ticket here:
https://ticketscandy.com/e/historic-church-concert-14735
Tickets will also be available at the door.

04/09/2026

https://youtu.be/N6DmznKJRoI?si=n4FB1W6QLNUze2Se

Here's a sneak peak of the sounds of Redd and the Paper Flowers who will be performing in our historic church on Monday, April 20th at 7pm. The concert is a fundraiser presented by Howard County Historical Society to create an archive to preserve the church's history for future generations. Come early at 6pm for refreshments and to learn about the church's history and that of the bygone town of Daniels, Maryland. Tickets are available here: https://ticketscandy.com/e/historic-church-concert-14735

We are so lucky to even have the opportunity to submit a video to NPR's Tiny Desk Contest ♥️ We're Redd & The Paper Flowers, not to be confused with Redd & T...

03/29/2026

As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her c**t by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”

This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: “Say to Daughter Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a c**t, the foal of a donkey.’ ”

The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. They brought the donkey and the c**t and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!”

When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”

Matthew 21:1-11 NIV

03/26/2026

Our historic church is the last remaining intact building that dates back to the mill town of Daniels (Alberton/Elysville). Many former and a few remaining parishioners lived in the town of Daniels. This video is an informative look at the history of the town over the years and what remains now. If you are interested in this history we welcome you to experience it first hand by joining us on Sunday mornings and on April 20th for a special Historic Church Concert presented by the Howard County Historical Society. Visit our website for details.

Daniels Dam sits along the Patapsco River just west of Baltimore, Maryland—but its days may be numbered.In this video, we explore the history of Daniels, a o...

03/22/2026

We hope you will share this with others who may have a connection to our church or the historic mill town of Daniels. It promises to be a very special evening.

There is ONE month left until the concert! Get your tickets now for a historic church concert at Gary Memorial United Methodist Church on Monday, April 20th! ⛪🎶

Proceeds of this event will be used to preserve the memories and artifacts of Gary Memorial and create a special collection for the Howard County Historical Society so that future generations can understand and learn about the special history of this church in the Patapsco valley.

Registration link here: https://ticketscandy.com/e/historic-church-concert-14735 🎟️

03/12/2026

We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to our historic church for this exciting performance. Come early and learn about the church's history and it's longstanding role in the historic mill town of Elysville/Alberton/Daniels.

03/07/2026

We hope you will join us at our historic church in the beautiful Patapsco Valley during the upcoming Easter season. ALL are welcome!

Our schedule of services is as follows:

Palm Sunday 3/29- service at 11:30 am.
Maundy Thursday 4/2 - service with communion at 7:00 pm.
Good Friday 4/3- no service at Gary
Easter Sunday 4/5- "SON"rise service at 8:00 am. with Breakfast/Brunch to follow 9:00 am.

02/09/2026

FYI...
Howard County has a code enforcement case regarding alleged site development/clearing and grading issues at the industrial property located at 2020 Daniels Rd, which is adjacent to the church. A court hearing related to this property is scheduled. Interested parties are welcome to attend and observe the hearing

Date: Monday, February 24
Time: 1:15 pm
Location: District Court, Courtroom 1
Address: 3451 Court House Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043
(From Court House Drive, turn onto Martha Bush Drive to reach the courthouse.)

More information and context about this issue is available at https://carefordaniels.org/, a private individual's information and advocacy site related to on-going concerns surrounding the nature of the site's use.

Daniels, Maryland was once a thriving mill town nestled along the Patapsco River. Today, it’s a site of both historical importance and growing concern — threatened by unchecked industrial activities and environmental violations. The site sits on a federally-designated floodplain adjacent to mult...