Locust United Methodist Church

About this church

Locust United Methodist Church is a historically Black congregation in Columbia’s Freetown and Atholton area with roots documented to a land gift for Locust Chapel in 1869. The church describes itself as small, welcoming, and active in the community while preserving a 155-year heritage. Worship, Bible study, youth education, hunger relief, health and wellness, compassionate care, interfaith learning, and a developing multipurpose facility connect that history with current service.

Sunday worship runs from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in person and by livestream, with Zoom published as a backup. Adult Sunday School meets on Zoom from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. Weekly Bible studies are listed Monday and Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., each using a different Zoom meeting. Because the church records rather than only streams the Sunday service, visitors can also review sermons through the YouTube playlist. The special-services page describes pastoral counseling, prayer, visits, and plans for support groups addressing grief, recovery, and family needs, but does not publish stable meeting dates for those programs yet. The history page is unusually detailed and helps visitors understand the congregation’s relationship to Black Methodism, Howard County education, and the surrounding Freetown community.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Official identity, mission, and congregational welcome · Sunday worship, Sunday School, and weekday Bible studies · Pastoral care, education, support, and community ministries · Congregational history from 1869

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