A Church Community
With Room for You
Boyds Presbyterian Church brings people together to worship God, grow in faith, and care for our neighbors. Rooted in Boyds, Maryland, since 1876, we're looking ahead with an invitation for new people to join the story.
Who we are
More Than a Sunday Gathering
Boyds Presbyterian Church is a faith community that has proclaimed the Good News of the Gospel and served God since 1876. Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here. We honor each person’s tradition and story, and we hope you will feel at home among us as we seek God’s grace freely given in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Our mission is encouraging and nurturing our faith through worshipping God for His purpose in both the church and community.
Rooted in History. Growing Together.
For nearly 150 years, Boyds Presbyterian Church has been a place where generations have gathered to worship, build friendships, and serve their neighbors. From our beginnings in 1876 to the community we are today, our story reflects a lasting commitment to faith, fellowship, and service. We invite you to discover the people and milestones that have shaped our church's history and continue to inspire our future.
What being Presbyterian means here
We are part of the Presbyterian Church (USA). In our congregation, the pastor and elected church members share the work of leadership.
We value learning, prayer, and thoughtful discussion as we seek to follow Jesus Christ together.
If you're new to the Presbyterian tradition, you are welcome to ask questions and get to know us. You do not have to be Presbyterian to visit.
Part of a wider family of faith
Our connection with the Presbyterian Church (USA) links this local congregation with a wider church community. Here in Boyds, we live out that faith through worship, shared leadership, and care for the people around us.
Our Mission
Encouraging and nurturing our faith through worshipping God for His purpose in both the church and community.
What you will find here
Three things have held this congregation together for nearly a century and a half.
They are simple, but they are true.
Rooted in history
Our faith has deep roots in this soil, with a story that stretches back to 1876 and still grows today.
Close-knit community
We know each other's names here,
and we notice when someone is missing from the pew.
Service to others
We believe faith does its real work out in the world, in Boyds and beyond, quietly and steadily.
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Get to know our pastor
Rev. Derek Longbrake
Rev. Derek Longbrake was ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA) in 2006. Before serving here, he ministered in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, and worked in fundraising with the Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless.
Have a question about faith or life at Boyds Presbyterian Church? Contact the church office to connect with Derek or another member of the team.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Church is about more than gathering on Sunday. It's about friendships, shared experiences, and being there for one another. Here are a few glimpses of life together at Boyds Presbyterian Church.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY