YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOMED HERE
In the middle of the 18th century German Reformed and Lutheran residents in MIddletown began to meet for worship west of the present town. Since that point our church has been a thriving, integral part of the Valley's spiritual and social life. We are now a congregation of nearly 500 members, some with roots back to the earliest settlers and others who have moved here in the last year.
OUR LOCATION:
In the heart of Middletown, MD, we are located directly across from the Middletown Fire Hall on South Church Street, where Routes 17 and Alternate 40 intersect. Click here to get detailed driving instructions from your address.
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WHAT DO WE BELIEVE?
We believe that each person is unique and valuable. It is the will of God that every person belong to a family of faith where they have a strong sense of being valued and loved. We believe God is still speaking and our task and our joy is to listen and then respond. For more information about the United Church of Christ, visit www.ucc.org
I hope you find these pages a helpful snapshot of life around our congregation. I also encourage you to visit with us some Sunday morning. As our Statement of Welcome says, we welcome you no matter where you are on life's journey.
REV. MARK WAKEFIELD - ON BEHALF OF OUR MEMBERS
AND FRIENDS...WELCOME!
Rev. Mark Wakefield is a native of Virginia and has served parishes in North Carolina, New Jersey and, since 1988, as the pastor of Christ Reformed UCC in Middletown. He is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and received his Master of Divinity at Andover Newton Theological School in Massachusetts.
Michelle Beadle was raised in Massachusetts before relocating to Maryland in 1996. She received her Master of Divinity degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in the District of Columbia in 2004. Before joining the ministry team at Christ Reformed UCC in 2009, Michelle served as program director for a number of community ministries, providing direct services and advocacy for some of the most vulnerable members of the community. Michelle received a Master of Public Administration degree from The American University (D.C) in 1994 and did her undergraduate work at Westfield State College (MA). She lives in Middletown with her husband Andrew and their children Max and Veronica.
Check out these sound files of sermons from Rev. Mark Wakefield and Rev. Michelle Beadle.
"No Time Like The Present" -
Rev. Michelle Beadle - 1/1/12
"So, What Ya Get?" -
Rev. Mark Wakefield - 12/18/11
"Operation Gratitude" -
Rev. Mark Wakefield - 12/18/11
"Coming Home" -
Rev. Mark Wakefield - 12/11/11
"The World Is Ending" -
Rev. Mark Wakefield - 11/27/11
"Our True Measure"
Rev. Mark Wakefield - 11/20/11
"Real Talent" -
Rev. Mark Wakefield - 11/13/11
"The 3 secrets: -#3
Keep the Lamp Burning"- 11/6/11
"The 3 secrets: -#2
The Right Audience" - 10/30/11
"The 3 secrets: -#1
A Great Story" - 10/23/11
"Becoming Small Enough"
R10/16/11
"It's Just Not Fair" - 9/18/11
"Between Memory and Hope" - 9/11/11
DISABILITY MINISTRIES
At Christ Reformed we celebrate the fullness of the Body of Christ, the Church, as realized through the participation of all members of our human family. Our hope is to grow into being such a family of faith, reflecting the greatest virtues of unity and utilizing the unique gifts of all of God’s children, regardless of cognitive, developmental, intellectual, emotional, physical, or communicative abilities. Our newest ministry, Spirit Stars is designed to serve youth 5 years and up with special needs and to provide families impacted by disabilities with additional support and fellowship.
The Good News of Jesus Christ, the love of the Father, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit are intended for all and it is our desire to be able to share these blessings with all
ASSOCIATE PASTOR MICHELLE BEADLE
who would join with us in worship, education, mission, and fellowship. We are not a perfect community, but we have faith that through God’s love, earnest prayer, and leaps of faith, we can work together to ensure that our congregation is an enriching and hospitable faith home that meets individual ability needs.
Would you be part of our vision? If you or someone you care for has a disability or special need and would like to be part of our community of faith, help us to make that happen. Journey with us as we strive to fashion Christ Reformed Church into an ever more authentic image of God’s Kingdom.
Contact: Michelle Beadle, Associate Pastor 301-371-6610 or michelle.beadle@comcast.net
