Germantown Church of God

About this church

Germantown Church of God worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sunday School for all ages at 10:45. The service is described as mostly traditional but casual, with nursery care available. The building's accessible entrance is on the cemetery side, an important orientation detail for guests arriving at the mountaintop property on Raven Rock Road. Women's Ministry meets on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Family Life Center kitchen for brief business, Bible study, and prayer, and welcomes both women and girls.

Established in 1871, the congregation belongs to the Churches of God, General Conference and has served the Cascade mountaintop for more than 150 years. Its history began with an 1870 Sunday School in a schoolhouse, followed by revival meetings and construction of the first Bethel. Service partnerships include the Hagerstown Rescue Mission and Help Hotline food bank. The church also remembers physician missionary Fidelia Gilbert, who served for decades in Bogra as political borders changed from India to East Pakistan and Bangladesh, developing village clinics, maternity care, and children's services. A first-time guest can attend worship and remain for education. Visitors needing step-free entry should approach from the cemetery side, while anyone attending Women's Ministry should use its monthly rather than weekly schedule.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 26, 2026. Sources: Official about page, worship, Sunday School, nursery, accessibility, affiliation · Official history page, 1870 Sunday School, revival, first Bethel, and regional r · Official missions page, local partnerships and Fidelia Gilbert’s medical work · Official women’s page, third-Monday hour, room, study, prayer, and welcome

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