In 1871, Sharp Street Methodist Church purchased a parcel of land which lies between Annapolis Road on the east, Hollins Ferry Road on the west, Waterview Avenue to the north and the Curtis Bay Line of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad on the south. In 1872 this piece of land became what the early residents called "A City of the Dead for Colored People" and is now known as Mount Auburn Cemetery"

Prior to this, in the year of 1869 or 1870, a little village was established on the west side of Hollins Ferry Road known as Hullsville. Very soon, about thirteen families had bought lots and built homes. It was notable that most of these people had come from the membership of Sharp Street Church.

Sharp Street saw a need to minister to this area.

Soon after the dedication of the cemetery in 1872 Sharp Street built a chapel on the north west corner of the land and named it "Sharp Street Mission". The cornerstone was laid in 1876. This building became the first church in the community of Hullsville. All of the villagers worshipped here.

Sharp Street Mission grew and fast became the religious and community center of the village. Political rallies and the school commencements were among the many occasions for which her doors were opened.

In the beginning, her pulpit was filled by theological students from the Centenary Biblical Institute , an institution founded in 1867 by the Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Which would in 1890 become Morgan Teachers College. Later, we became a part of a circuit with Holly Run (now St. John United Methodist Church, Patapsco Park) and later linked with Putty Hill Church near Belair Road.

Several members left our church to organize other churches in our community. Notable among these were the late Rev. Rueben Johnson who organized Bethany Baptist Church, and the Hill family who withdrew to organize Star of Bethlehem African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Soon, the Washington Conference saw that we could manage as a separate and self-reliant congregation, and we became Sharp Street Methodist Church, dropping the name "Mission". At this point, we improved our edifice by adding a basement, choir loft and vestibule.

Among those responsible for the construction of the basement were: William Hutchinson, Augustus Gaither, Charles Parker Sr., Charles Parker Jr., Chairman of Trustees, and Ira Blocker, Secretary. These men advanced the money and contributed manual labor to provide this much needed facility. This was accomplished under the pastorate of the late Rev. Charles G. Coleman. The vestibule was donated by Charles Parker Sr.

It is hard to put into words the valor and courage of our early pioneers, some of whom were the late Daniel Mahoney, Richard Harris, John F. Parker, Dennis Simms, Andrew Jackson, John Kyler, Joseph Kyler, Charles T Parker Sr., Jackson Blocker, John Dowell Sr., et al.

A number of the older residents of the now Mt. Winans community (formally Hullsville) recall the camp meetings which were held each year to help the church in its spiritual and financial efforts.

We have seen the women's groups grow from the Kings Daughters, the Ladies Aid, the Home and Foreign Missionary Societies, the Woman's Society of Christian Services, and the Wesleyan Service Guild.

The present organization, the United Methodist Women, is a vital part of the church's ongoing programs and mission.

Some of the early women of our church were: Julia Anne Parker, Mamie Mahoney, Maggie Anne Parker, Elizabeth Kyler, Alice Smith, Elizabeth Jackson, Rebecca Oliver, Mary Ware, Sallie Riley, Carrie M. Parker, Sara O. Collins, Gertrude Kyler, Mary Kyler. Carrie Blocker, Anne Beads, Ida Hutchinson, et al.

The United Methodist Men are also actively involved in all facets of the mission and programs of our church.

The church has developed through the years. It has been pastored by some of the great leaders of the Washington and Baltimore Conferences. Five of its pastors became District Superintendents, including W.S. Jackson, a beloved son of the church. Others have risen to higher positions in the general church hierarchy.

Each succeeding pastor has left an indelible mark upon our church. Under each administration, there have been major improvements to the physical plant, and advances in spiritual and organizational affairs.

Under the pastorate of the late Rev. Joseph Mack, our church experienced a substantial increase in membership. This growth continued under the pastorate of the most capable Rev. Lloyd Elijah Marcus. Rev Marcus also proved to be an able administrator. Through his diligence a significant milestone was achieved in the life of our church. Through negotiation and cooperation with our mother church, Sharp Street Memorial United Methodist Church, the edifice in which we had worshipped for one hundred and ten years (1876 - 1986) now belonged to us, the Mt. Winans United Methodist Church. Truly, this was a cause for rejoicing. A beautiful service of deed transfer took place at Sharp Street Memorial on the afternoon of Sunday, June 8^th, 1986, with participation by the pastors and members of both congregations.

Our church became a part of the Patapsco Charge with St. John United Methodist Church, and shared the pastoring of Rev. Lloyd E. Marcus. This provided many opportunities for fellowship and sharing of Christian witness with our sister church.

Nearly two decades have passed now since that glorious day in the summer of 1986. Rev. Lloyd E. Marcus pastored our church until 1991, when the charge ended and the pulpit was handed over to the capable hands of Rev. Leon White. Rev. White though on interim status served our church for two years, until June of 1993. In July of 1993 the Most Reverend  Patricia Johnson became the pastor of Mt. Winans United Methodist Church, and the mountain continued to rise. In July 2007, the Reverend Stacey Cole Wilson became our Pastor and God continues to lead us!

Present members of this congregation contribute much in the way of finance, labor and various efforts to undergird the mission of our church. They are dedicated, loyal and tireless in their service.

All of the organized groups - the Ushers, the Choirs, the Committees, the Work Areas, contribute their time, their talents, and their gifts to help our church be a vital part of the community. Our church maintains close contact with the other churches in the community, and all are mutually supportive of each other.

We have entered our second century of worship, witness and service. God has blessed us in the past, and we pray that our future may evidence continued growth in all areas of our ministry.

Grace and Peace

Pastor, Officer and Members

Mount Winans United Methodist Church

1876 - Today, Tomorrow and beyond

Vision Statement

Because we follow Jesus Christ, the congregation here at Mt. Winans will at all times exhibit the accepting and nurturing atomoshphere  for all people in an accepting and holistic manner.

Our goal is to ensure that ALL will understand the empowering word of 2nd Corinthians 5:17, "If anyone be in Christ, they are a new creature" thereby enabling them to be empowered to stand in spite of their circumstances."