For over 140 years, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (formerly Mt. Zion Methodist Episcopal Church) has sustained a rich history of church development and endurance. Its inception in 1880, in the old Saratoga Street Mission, the church started with 17 members, three trustees, three stewards and a singing and praying band. Over many decades of converting many souls to follow the Gospel of Jesus Christ, coupled with a growing membership, Mt. Zion UMC moved to several locations that included buildings on Vincent Street, Stricker Street, Riggs Avenue and finally to its current location on Liberty Heights and Wabash Avenues.
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Baltimore
Over the years Mt. Zion UMC created many ministries that focused on the spiritual, physical and emotional well-being and growth of its members and the community. These essential ministries included the Youth and Young Adult Choir, Good News From Zion Radio Program, Shepherd’s Staff Visitation Ministry, Angel Liturgical Dance Ministry, Fitness Ministry, Celebrate Recovery, and Prison Ministry. The outreach continues with our support of the Acts II Community Theater and Drama Workshop and Anti-Bullying Martial Art Cultural Enrichment Program. Even though the COVID-19 pandemic caused the shutdown of the houses of worship, Mt. Zion UMC continued to proclaim the Word of God on Sunday morning via Zoom and Facebook. Today and in the years to come, Mt. Zion UMC will continue to stand on the promises of God.
