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Spotlight St. Paul’s
Evangelical Lutheran
Church Utica
by Theresa Dardanell
Photo by Theresa Dardanell
St. Paul’s Church will celebrate its Adults have the opportunity for
250 anniversary in 2019. In 1769, friendship and service as members
th
a meeting house was erected near of the Men’s Ministry and the St.
the site of the current church. The Paul’s Lutheran Women’s League.
original congregation was served The Men’s Ministry meets monthly
by circuit-rider preachers from for companionship and to plan
Evangelical Lutheran, as well as activities, especially for holidays.
German Reformed, German Baptist The Women’s League distributes
Brethren, and Methodist ministries. gifts for graduates and confirmation
It was replaced by a brick building students, provides support for the
in 1838, and then completely homebound or the sick of the parish,
rebuilt in 1889. Since the 1960s, and serves luncheons and receptions
it has exclusively been the home for funerals and memorial services.
of the Lutheran Congregation in All of these many church,
Utica. To celebrate this very special community, and worldwide
anniversary, monthly activities and services are accomplished by the
events will be held next year. approximately 150 active members
Community service is an of the church, who all worship
important part of the ministry of the together at one of two services
church. The most popular fundraiser on Sundays. There is an 8:00 a.m.
is the annual Utica picnic, which Reverend Albert K. Lane III with members of the St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Utica. relaxed Communion service and a
will be held this year on August 10:30 a.m. traditional Communion
18 at the church’s Miller Picnic hayride through the Miller Picnic Lutheran Church in America, they service. Fellowship time with
Woods, located at 7515 Lewistown Woods. Proceeds from the event are connected to the Christian family refreshments, in between the services,
Road. It has been a tradition for are donated to the Woodsboro in America and beyond. Worldwide is held every Sunday from 9:00-9:30
approximately 170 years and is and Lewistown Fire Departments support includes financial and a.m. and is followed by Bible Study/
an opportunity not only to raise and the Thurmont and Glade prayerful support of missionaries Sunday School for adults. Music
money, but to promote fellowship. Valley food banks, and are used Wendolyn and Eric Trozzo, who are is an integral part of both services.
Lucille Putman, picnic supper co- to help fund the church’s ministry, living and working in Malaysia. The praise team/ensemble leads the
chairperson, said that the event as well as the Sunday school The youth of the parish are also congregation in song at the early
brings together over 800 people and Utica Cemetery Association. very active, supported by the entire service, and the adult choir sings
from Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Lewistown Elementary School is congregation. Monthly activities at the 10:30 a.m. service. When I
Virginia, and Washington D.C. to also a beneficiary of the church’s for children and youth include visited the church on March 18, the
enjoy food and fun. The popular generosity. Donations from members community service, along with events Frederick Youth Flute Choir played
menu includes country ham, fried provide Thanksgiving dinner and just for fun. Recently, the youth before and during the service.
chicken, salads, vegetables and Christmas gifts to families who collected “Souper Bowl for Caring” The joy of music is promoted
fruit, sandwiches, and cake and ice need assistance. As part of the donations for the food banks, and at the church, with concerts held
cream. Along with the great food Thurmont Ministerium, church they also prepared and served a meal during the year. The Louise S.
are games, music, and a pleasant members contribute financially for at the Frederick Soup Kitchen. They Ediger Memorial concert series
local needs and participate in the regularly visit members and friends continues the 2018 season with the
summer lunch program for children of the church who live in nursing GreenSpring Young Artists concert
in the community. The Aimee homes. Fun activities include ice at 2:00 p.m. on May 5. On June
Belle Harper Scholarship program, skating parties, the annual Easter 14, Argentinean concert organist
managed by The Community Egg hunt, and a visit to the pumpkin Gustavo Andres performs at 7:00
Foundation of Frederick County patch in the fall. p.m. The 11th annual Summer Harp
and overseen by church members, Reverend Lane said, “If we Concert Series will be held in July
provides scholarships for eligible understand worship as being central with performances on July 10, 11,
students. Groups from the church to who we are as a Christian and 13, by the American Youth
worked with Habitat for Humanity community, you need to have youth Harp Ensemble, led by Artistic
and helped to build two homes, one involved in your worship life.” Director Lynnelle Ediger.
in Brunswick and one in Thurmont. Children who attend the Visitors are always welcome
St. Paul’s has also participated in 8:00 a.m. Sunday service hear a at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran
the Western Maryland Walk to End special children’s sermon and then Church of Utica, located at 10621
Alzheimer’s. participate in Sunday School. On Old Frederick Road. Join them for
Community outreach is not Scouting Sunday in March, scouts the very family-friendly worship or
limited to the local area. Pastor were encouraged to wear their attend one of the many activities or
Reverend Albert K. Lane III said uniforms and were recognized events that they hold. You won’t be
that as part of the Evangelical during the service. disappointed.
