Church Life: Worship & Ministry

A Place for You

Lovely Lane is an active worshiping congregation committed to spreading the Good News of salvation and being a home to all. Whether in worship or in service, come find your place and experience God’s love for you.

Our diverse congregation comes from near and far, all income levels, all ages, all abilities, and a spectrum of backgrounds and opinions.

Lovely Lane is a Reconciling Congregation.

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ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR A AUGUST 9, 2026

†Stand as you are able Organ Prelude Welcome and Announcements Introit                                         “There's A Song” (Hanson)                           TFWS 2141 All I need is You, Jesus, all I need is You. You are the source of all I need. All I need is...

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TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR A AUGUST 2, 2026

† Stand as you are able Organ Prelude Welcome and Announcements Introit                                                                       “There’s A Song”                                  TFWS  2141 (Hanson) There's a song of love in my heart; Love is a gift from...

NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR A JULY 26, 2026

†Stand as you are able Organ Prelude Welcome and Announcements Introit                                            “Come, We That Love the Lord”                       UMH 732 Come, we that love the Lord, And let our joys be known; Join in a song with sweet accord, And...

EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR A JULY 19, 2026

†Stand as you are able Organ Prelude Welcome and Announcements Introit                                                    “Come, We That Love the Lord”                       UMH 732 Come, we that love the Lord, And let our joys be known; Join in a song with sweet...

SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR A JULY 12, 2026

†Stand as you are able Organ Prelude Welcome and Announcements Introit                                                        “Come, We That Love the Lord”                       UMH 732 Come, we that love the Lord, And let our joys be known; Join in a song with sweet...

SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR A JULY 5, 2026

† Stand as you are able Organ Prelude Welcome and Announcements Introit                                         “Come, We That Love the Lord”                       UMH  732 Come, we that love the Lord, And let our joys be known; Join in a song with sweet accord, And...

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR A JUNE 28, 2026

† Stand as you are able Organ Prelude Welcome and Announcements Introit                                                   “This Is The Day The Lord Hath Made”                  UMH 658 This is the day the Lord hath made; He calls the hours His own. Let Heaven rejoice,...

FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR A JUNE 21, 2026

† Stand as you are able Organ Prelude Welcome and Announcements Introit                                                   “This Is The Day The Lord Hath Made”                  UMH 658 This is the day the Lord hath made; He calls the hours His own. Let Heaven rejoice,...

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR A JUNE 14, 2026

† Stand as you are able Organ Prelude Welcome and Announcements Introit                                 "This Is The Day The Lord Hath Made"                     UMH 658 This is the day the Lord hath made; He calls the hours His own. Let Heaven rejoice, let earth be...

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Organ Prelude                                                    Welcome and Announcements                 Introit                                                    “This Is The Day The Lord Hath Made”                 UMH 658 This is the day the Lord hath made; He...

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Reconciling Statement

John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, was excluded from churches of the Church of England because he welcomed people the church ignored or excluded, and preached that God’s grace is for everyone. (Edwin Womack, Another Choice, UM Insight, 10/31/16). We, the members and friends of Lovely Lane UMC: Baltimore City Station, the Mother Church of American Methodism, boldly follow in Wesley’s footsteps by declaring that our doors, table and altar are open wide to welcome all, including the ignored and excluded of our day.

We wish to be known as a reconciling church. We will always seek to work towards unifying rather than dividing our church family and try to encourage others to do the same.

In our unique role as the Mother Church, steeped in history, we proclaim that a mother loves all her children equally.

We believe that each person is of sacred worth. In response to Jesus Christ’s radical (non-traditional) teaching of hospitality towards all, we welcome and affirm all people regardless of age, race, gender identity, ethnic background, sexual orientation, physical appearance, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, educational background, political party or marital status into full participation in the life and ministry of Lovely Lane UMC. We commit ourselves to being inclusive of all who seek to join us in a faith community reflective of God’s love for all.

Book an Event

Lovely Lane’s historic building has many spaces available for sacred and community use. Use our request form to book weddings, funerals and other ceremonies and events.

Mt. Olivet Cemetery

Mt. Olivet Cemetery

Mount Olivet Cemetery is known as “The Resting Place of Methodist Bishops.” The “Bishops’ Lot” was given to the Baltimore Conference for such “traveling preachers and their wives” as they may wish to be buried there. On this lot, the Trustees of Lovely Lane erected the “Bishops’ Monument” which was dedicated June 16, 1854.