Our church was organized in 1866 and was named "Harmony Methodist Episcopal Church, south".  The first pastor was Francis Mercer.  Harmony was a strong church and became the mother church of the South Methodists in Talbot County and established churches in Trappe and Hillsboro.  In 1940, the major branches of Methodism merged to form the United Methodist Church and of the three Methodist churches in Royal Oak, the Harmony building was chosen as the place of worship.

 

The church continued to serve the community over the decades and in the early 1990's major renovations and the addition of our fellowship hall was completed.  The new parsonage was completed and a dedication service was held in the spring of 2004.  [Read more on the history of Royal Oak, MD here]

 

While it is important to acknowledge our history and honor those whose sacrifices provide us with our beautiful house of worship, we also recognize that the church is the people - not the steeple.  The true church is, in the words of Christ, "where two or more are gathered together in my name." (Matthew 18:20)  As we look ahead, our congregation strives to be relevant and welcoming - inviting all into communion with God.

 

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