The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa is rich in history and recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming.

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa is rich in history and recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa is rich in history and recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming.

Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

Kathy Lyon, a 35 year member of the Union Chapel United Methodist Church talks about some of the historic items on display around the church and sanctuary during a recent tour Wdnesday November 9, 2022.

Kathy Lyon, a 35 year member of the Union Chapel United Methodist Church talks about some of the historic items on display around the church and sanctuary during a recent tour Wdnesday November 9, 2022. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

Katie Smith, front, a member of the church for over 60 years, talks about the strength of the church’s congregation because of the family atmosphere as Union Chapel United Methodist Church Associate Pastor Danny Breidenbaugh, back, listens during an interview Wednesday November 9, 2022.

Katie Smith, front, a member of the church for over 60 years, talks about the strength of the church’s congregation because of the family atmosphere as Union Chapel United Methodist Church Associate Pastor Danny Breidenbaugh, back, listens during an interview Wednesday November 9, 2022. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa is rich in history and recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming.

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa is rich in history and recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa is rich in history and recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. Banners hang throughout the church documenting the various milestones through the years.

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa is rich in history and recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. Banners hang throughout the church documenting the various milestones through the years. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. Like many churches the stained glass windows are a main feature of the sanctuary.

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. Like many churches the stained glass windows are a main feature of the sanctuary. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa is rich in history and has welcomed thousands of guests over the years and recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming.

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa is rich in history and has welcomed thousands of guests over the years and recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

Kathy Lyon, a 35 year member of the Union Chapel United Methodist Churchshares some of the history of the church and talks about some of the historic items on display around the church and sanctuary during a recent tour Wdnesday November 9, 2022.

Kathy Lyon, a 35 year member of the Union Chapel United Methodist Churchshares some of the history of the church and talks about some of the historic items on display around the church and sanctuary during a recent tour Wdnesday November 9, 2022. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

Katie Smith who has been a member of the church for over 60 years, talks about the strength of the church’s congregation because of the family atmosphere during an interview Wednesday November 9, 2022.

Katie Smith who has been a member of the church for over 60 years, talks about the strength of the church’s congregation because of the family atmosphere during an interview Wednesday November 9, 2022. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

Pastor Danny Breidenbaugh lights candles in memory of those from the parish who have died in the last year during a tour of the church Wednesday, November 9, 2022. The Union Chapel United Methodist Church recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming.

Pastor Danny Breidenbaugh lights candles in memory of those from the parish who have died in the last year during a tour of the church Wednesday, November 9, 2022. The Union Chapel United Methodist Church recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa is rich in history and recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming.

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa is rich in history and recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. Like many churches the stained glass windows are a main feature of the sanctuary.

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. Like many churches the stained glass windows are a main feature of the sanctuary. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa is rich in history and recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming.

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa is rich in history and recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

Kathy Lyon, a 35 year member of the Union Chapel United Methodist Church reviews some of the posters documenting various highlights and events through the years on display around the room in the church's gathering area during a recent tour Wdnesday, November 9, 2022.

Kathy Lyon, a 35 year member of the Union Chapel United Methodist Church reviews some of the posters documenting various highlights and events through the years on display around the room in the church's gathering area during a recent tour Wdnesday, November 9, 2022. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

Pastor Danny Breidenbaugh lights candles in memory of those from the parish who have died in the last year during a tour of the church Wednesday, November 9, 2022. The Union Chapel United Methodist Church recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming.

Pastor Danny Breidenbaugh lights candles in memory of those from the parish who have died in the last year during a tour of the church Wednesday, November 9, 2022. The Union Chapel United Methodist Church recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa is rich in history and has welcomed thousands of guests over the years and recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming.

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa is rich in history and has welcomed thousands of guests over the years and recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa is rich in history and recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming.

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa is rich in history and recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

The large cross which hangs in the sanctuary is crafted from kneeling rails from the church. The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming.

The large cross which hangs in the sanctuary is crafted from kneeling rails from the church. The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. One of the historic items on display in the small Joppa church is a pulpit bible dated 1817.

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. One of the historic items on display in the small Joppa church is a pulpit bible dated 1817. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. Like many churches the stained glass windows are a main feature of the sanctuary with many dedicated to those who served in the church.

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. Like many churches the stained glass windows are a main feature of the sanctuary with many dedicated to those who served in the church. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. Like many churches the stained glass windows are a main feature of the sanctuary.

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. Like many churches the stained glass windows are a main feature of the sanctuary. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa is rich in history and recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming.

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa is rich in history and recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa is rich in history and recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. The large cross which hangs in the sanctuary is crafted from kneeling rails from the church and the chandelier, now electric,once held gas lamps.

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa is rich in history and recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. The large cross which hangs in the sanctuary is crafted from kneeling rails from the church and the chandelier, now electric,once held gas lamps. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

In the basemnt gathering area of the Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa several posters document various highlights and events through the years.

In the basemnt gathering area of the Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa several posters document various highlights and events through the years. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

Pastor Danny Danny Breidenbaugh has only been at Union Chapel United Methodist Church for a short time but has been welcomed and says it really feels like home. The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. The Parish is led by four pastors, Karin Walker, Danny Breidenbaugh, Diane Crider and Ryan Wiggins. They are joined by a contingent of retired pastors and lay speakers who assist in leading worship at many of its churches.

Pastor Danny Danny Breidenbaugh has only been at Union Chapel United Methodist Church for a short time but has been welcomed and says it really feels like home. The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. The Parish is led by four pastors, Karin Walker, Danny Breidenbaugh, Diane Crider and Ryan Wiggins. They are joined by a contingent of retired pastors and lay speakers who assist in leading worship at many of its churches. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa is rich in history and recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. Banners hang throughout the church documenting the various milestones through the years.

The Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa is rich in history and recently celebrated its 200 Year Homecoming. Banners hang throughout the church documenting the various milestones through the years. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church 200 Year Homecoming

Kathy Lyon, a 35 year member of the Union Chapel United Methodist Church reviews some of the posters documenting various highlights and events through the years on display around the room in the church's gathering area during a recent tour Wdnesday, November 9, 2022.

Kathy Lyon, a 35 year member of the Union Chapel United Methodist Church reviews some of the posters documenting various highlights and events through the years on display around the room in the church's gathering area during a recent tour Wdnesday, November 9, 2022. (Matt Button / The Aegis/Baltimore Sun Media)

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