Preservation Council Lauds Asbury UMC

If you ever drive through Church Road, you see the lovely white chapel sitting on the hill before the turn to Arnold Elementary School. It’s a beautiful site, and the Arnold Preservation Council recently thanked Asbury United Methodist Church officials for their efforts to preserve that setting for local residents.

Established in 1859, the church has been active in community life on the Broadneck Peninsula for more than 150 years. 

The original church structure that forms the nave of the historic sanctuary was built in 1888. In 2003, the historic sanctuary was completely renovated and major parking expansion and site improvements were made in 2007.

The Arnold Preservation Council, formed to enhance and preserve the area’s rural heritage and healthy environment, presents an annual award to a local business or organization that fosters their goals and mission.

Recently members of the APC presented its award to Asbury officials for the "improvement that has been made to its property using environmentally sensitive techniques, beautification with trees, shrubs and plants and for setting high standards that may inspire others."

APC award recipients in previous years have been Anne Arundel Community College, Chesapeake Academy, Arnold Safeway, and TD Bank in Arnold.