Friends of Old Otterbein

12/14/2022

Exciting happenings at Old Otterbein!

10/30/2022

“Roots and Fruits” - Bishop Peggy Johnson (retired), based upon Matthew 7:15-20. For live stream go to Historic Old Otterbein page.

10/29/2022

“Rooted in Faith”
Preparations for tree planting at October 30 celebration of Friends of Old Otterbein and Bishop Joseph Yeakel Society. Retired Bishop Peggy Johnson preaching at 10:30 am worship, followed by a reception before the tree planting at noon. ALL ARE WELCOME! Historic Old Otterbein is a Reconciling United Methodist Church, and since 1771 has continuously worshipped at and served from this site. (Picture: fall garden scene with tree ready for planting, arborist Michael Stephens/Green Holly Tree Services digging, and Jack Burkert, member, Friends Board of Directors.)

08/07/2022

This Sunday Rev. Bonnie McCubbin, the 55th pastor of Historic Old Otterbein, is front page news in the Baltimore Sun, highlighting her recent finds in the Baltimore Washington United Methodist archives, including Bishop Francis Asbury‘s last written words. Bishop Asbury and Bishop Philip William Otterbein were lifelong friends.

12/13/2021

Become a Friend of Old Otterbein today, for as little as $20! Our first members-only event is coming January 23, a zoom program by noted Baltimore historian, Jack Burkert “Building Baltimore: Immigration and Opportunity.”

09/22/2021

02/12/2018

Interesting article.

Jim Houston’s sneakered feet tapped to keep time Sunday as he played the organ. It was the “Song for St. Cecilia’s Day,” John Dryden’s 17th century ode to the transcendent power of music.

11/30/2017