Epworth began in 1893 on York Road in Cockeysville. As more and more people began to call this area home, the church grew, as did their ambitions. Ground was broken at our current location in 1977 and the congregation built a larger church to support their mission of providing a faith home based on Methodist principles to the burgeoning community while equipping people to take God's blessings and good news beyond Cockeysville.

Epworth United Methodist Church is one part of a global church united in common ministry to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We are united in ministry with other United Methodist Churches throughout the area. Our common ministry is overseen by pastors - Epworth's pastor is Rev. Lemuel Dominguez. We are bound in common mission in an Annual Conference, a regional body that encompasses Maryland and portions of West Virginia, overseen by an episcopal leader and their Cabinet. Epworth is part of the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference, overseen by Bishop Latrelle Miller Easterling. Epworth belongs to the Reservoir District, a union of churches located in Baltimore County, Harford County, and portions of Carroll County, overseen by Rev. Eliezer Valentín-Castañón.

We join other Christian denominations in the common beliefs of:

• God, Our Creator
• Jesus Christ
• The Holy Spirit
• Humanity's Need for Grace
• The Church
• The Primacy of Scripture
• The Resurrection of the Dead and the Kingdom of God

Epworth's mission has always been defined by its local context. As demographics have shifted in our area, Epworth has made the decision throughout the years to embrace a mindset of flexibility to remain true to Christ's great commission - bring the good news to all people, baptizing them in the name of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. At a time when meaningful connections are increasingly difficult to find, Epworth offers those it serves a chance to develop a deep spirituality and make friendships that last a lifetime, while offering those who seek the means to make an impact a workshop to hone their skills.

Mission defines us. We extend affordable and high-quality childcare through the Epworth Children's Center (ECC), a faith-friendly provider offering care to children 0-5 years old. The people of Cockeysville have blessed us with their trust in the ECC, which currently serves just over 60 children. The ECC is overseen by director Melissa Feigenbaum along with her team of passionate teachers, offering school-year and summer care.

The Thrifty Penny, our thrift store staffed entirely by generous volunteers, has been serving the community for more than 30 years. You've probably seen our sign coming around the bend on Warren Road! This ministry began when Epworth's congregation noted the rising need in Cockeysville for low-cost, gently-used home furnishings, clothes, toys, and other items needed to provide a home. The Penny is a ministry pipeline, giving area homeowners a place to not only donate items but flex their volunteering muscles for a good cause. All the Penny's proceeds go toward funding Epworth's mission and outreach activities, to ensure that our ability to serve beyond our walls is never affected by administrative costs.

Epworth is ready to help you connect with Christ in the ways that are most impactful to you. We offer traditional and non-traditional services for worship as well as a wide mix of fellowship opportunities to grow closer to other members of the congregation. We have plenty of mission options as well that allow you to impact the lives of others.

Whether it's worship, fellowship, service, or any combination of these, we invite you to give Epworth a try and see if you've found your "new home".